Published on Dec 7, 2016 | Child & Family Health, Fitness & Wellness, Fitness & Wellness, Fitness & Wellness, Men's Health, Stay Well, Women's Health
No matter what holiday you’re celebrating this December, nobody has time to be sick. Fortunately, you can take steps to help keep common winter illnesses away. First, let’s take a look at what makes colds and the flu more common during the winter than at other times...
Published on Nov 6, 2016 | Child & Family Health, Fitness & Wellness, Stay Well
You want your kids to learn as much as possible during each school day. How can you help them do that? Make sure they eat a healthy lunch. Students learn better when they’re well nourished. In fact, studies have shown that kids who eat a balanced diet have improved...
Published on Sep 22, 2016 | Fitness & Wellness, Men's Health, Orthopaedics, Stay Well, Women's Health
This weekend, IRONMAN Chattanooga will play host to hundreds of athletes competing for 40 qualifying slots in the 2017 IRONMAN World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. The race will begin with a 2.4-mile swim in the Tennessee River, followed by a 116-mile bike...
Published on Aug 19, 2016 | Child & Family Health, Fitness & Wellness, Stay Well
Your daughter loves soccer so much that she wants to play it year-round. While the physical activity is great for her, the stress on her body from doing the same thing over and over might not be. Years ago, most young athletes played several sports, skipping from one...
Published on Jul 5, 2016 | Child & Family Health, Fitness & Wellness, Stay Well
Dr. Seuss says it best, “The more you read, the more things you know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” Whether they’re old enough to read to themselves or you’re reading to them, reading opens up a world of learning for children. And the benefits...
Published on Jun 18, 2016 | Child & Family Health, Fitness & Wellness, Stay Well
With school out for the summer, your kids are gearing up for days filled with playtime. Steer them away from the video games and into the Great Outdoors — but first, make sure they’re fueled up and ready to go! The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends kids get at...
