2024

“To keep the body in good health is a duty...otherwise we shall not be able to keep the mind strong and clear.” – Buddha Not every medical professional wears a white coat. There are benefits to the white coat, certainly, but they are…
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Matt Gordon served his nation and now serves up healing for fellow veterans A raging storm brought Matt Gordon to East Tennessee. In September 2017, Hurricane Irma unleashed her fury on the Gulf Coast of Florida near Matt’s home in…
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Don't it always seem to goThat you don't know what you've got'Til it's goneThey paved paradiseAnd put up a parking lot. Big Yellow Taxi, Joni Mitchell I always thought I was a compassionate progressive. Turns out, I’m a traditionalist.…
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Health care and health insurance in the U.S. have had their share of challenges, and Tennessee is no exception. Although most agree that health care should be accessible and affordable, the reality is different: health insurance cost is…
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East Tennesseans are making waves through medical missions both here and abroad East Tennessee is full of volunteers and heroes. Some work 20 minutes away at a hyper-local nonprofit where people come to them for services. Others board…
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The ever-increasing popularity of peptides calls for a review of their efficacy As a scientist, I realize that one subject does not make a study. It’s not even a drop in the bucket. However, if that one subject is you, then your…
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Losing a Legend I first met John Pirkle when he was trying to refinance his Hit-Kicker radio station. Learning about how he had built a 100,000 watt FM station when most cars still had AM radios piqued my interest. Clearly a forward…
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With options for all kinds of couples, you’re bound to fall in love with these unique date night ideas. From choosing the perfect floral bouquet to trying to find a restaurant that isn’t completely booked up, February 14th–while focused…
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Tennessee Stage Company begins its 35th year by presenting new plays by local East Tennessee playwrights Every night from February 2 to February 11, a cast of 10 actors from the University of Tennessee and the wider Knoxville community…
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Karns High School senior Mia Warren helped open the doors to the Museum of East Tennessee History a little wider recently. A project she undertook for her Girl Scout Gold Award makes the museum’s exhibits more accessible to people with…
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