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 Sep 1, 2016 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
Before you send your kids on their way to school, it’s important to help them fuel up for the day. In the chaos of getting ready for the school day, it can sometimes be difficult to fit in a healthy breakfast. But doing so is vitally important. As the first meal of...
Published on Aug 29, 2016 | Child & Family Health
These days technology is everywhere. And while it can be great and educational for kids, there are also hidden dangers. Cyberbullying, inappropriate content, online predators and a lack of privacy are all pitfalls of the Internet. So how can you strike a careful...
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 Aug 10, 2016 | Child & Family Health, Stay Well
Very few kids love going to the doctor. But some react with anxiety or in downright terror. Fortunately, there are ways to help calm their fears. Kids fear a trip to the doctor’s office for many reasons, from simply thinking about experiencing the pain of a shot to...
Published on Aug 8, 2016 | Child & Family Health, Immunization, Stay Well
You’re probably starting to shop for backpacks, notepads and pencils. Maybe you’ve taken a trip to the mall to pick out clothes and shoes for the new school year. But is your child prepared with the immunizations required for his or her grade level? Kids often receive...
