by Madee Melton | Jun 9, 2026 | Healthy Living
Summer in Knoxville brings bright days, busy parks, and plenty of time outdoors but it also brings intense heat and humidity. Whether you’re enjoying the river views at Sequoyah Hills, walking the trails at Ijams, or spending time outside with family, staying aware of...
by Madee Melton | May 26, 2026 | Healthy Living
Whether you’re exploring the trails around Fort Dickerson, letting the kids burn off energy at Lakeshore Park, or enjoying a quiet walk by the river, Knoxville’s outdoor spaces make it easy to spend time outside. But thick brush and overgrown areas can also hide...
by Madee Melton | May 12, 2026 | Healthy Living
If you’re dealing with congestion, a runny nose, or nonstop sneezing in Knoxville, it’s easy to assume seasonal allergies are to blame, especially when pollen levels rise and everything seems coated in yellow dust. And often, that’s exactly what it is. But seasonal...
by Madee Melton | May 11, 2026 | Healthy Living
Spending time outdoors in Knoxville, whether you’re hiking at Ijams Nature Center, gardening, or relaxing in your backyard, is one of the best parts of the season. But warmer weather also brings increased tick activity. If you find a tick attached, knowing what to do...
by Madee Melton | May 11, 2026 | Healthy Living
Coughing fits, a stuffy or runny nose, sore throat, and that lingering “run-down” feeling are all incredibly common in Knoxville, especially during cold and allergy seasons when viruses circulate through schools, offices, and households. Most of the time, these...
by Madee Melton | Apr 27, 2026 | Healthy Living
In Knoxville, spending time outside is part of everyday life, whether you’re tending to your yard, exploring local trails, or unwinding on the porch after a long day. But with all that fresh air comes one familiar annoyance: mosquito bites. Most are harmless and fade...
by Madee Melton | Apr 9, 2026 | Healthy Living
As warmer weather returns to Knoxville, it’s the perfect time to get outside: freshen up the yard, plant flowers, and finally check off those outdoor projects you’ve been putting off. But after a slower winter season, jumping straight into lifting, digging, and...
by Madee Melton | Mar 25, 2026 | Healthy Living
From afternoons at Lakeshore Park to backyard games and playground adventures, kids are always on the move. And with all that energy comes the occasional fall, scrape, or unexpected cut. While many injuries are minor, some need a closer look. Knowing what you can...
by Madee Melton | Mar 9, 2026 | Healthy Living
When spring settles into Knoxville, the Dogwoods bloom, patios fill up, and pollen seems to coat everything in sight. Along with the warmer weather often comes congestion, sinus pressure, and that frustrating “foggy” feeling that makes it hard to concentrate....
by Madee Melton | Feb 25, 2026 | Healthy Living
The flu doesn’t usually give much notice. One day you’re going about your normal routine, heading to work, running errands in West Knoxville, or managing a busy family schedule, and the next you’re sidelined with fever, chills, body aches, and deep fatigue. Along with...
