Wellness Spotlight

Everyday foods with extraordinary benefits When it comes to healthy eating, there are endless amounts of fad diets, detoxes, and buzzwords to go around. Some seem to work, while others have their moment in the spotlight, only to fade away…
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What’s New for the New You By Hannah Middleton The concept of what it means to be healthy is constantly evolving. Every physical body is unique, with its own specific needs, there is almost a never one-size-fits-all treatment for any…
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Establishing Healthy Habits for Nutrition and Fitness By: Hannah Overton-Middleton Each New Year, countless resolutions are made with a healthier lifestyle in mind. While most of these revolve around personal goals, sizes and…
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Lyme disease has completely changed the way my wife and I live. May 2018 marked two years since she contracted it in Oakdale, TN. It was the first time she’d ever been camping, and it’s likely to have been her last. “We had sprayed our tent…
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As the weather warms up, it's hard to make excuses  for not getting up off the couch and getting outdoors. Personally, I’ve explored the Smoky Mountains and other Tennessee State Parks, but I often neglect the local trails just a few…
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Hospitals in the United States receive the trust of its citizens because these institutions are often our only hope in a medical emergency or crisis. What about Knoxville area hospitals in particular, though? Are we in good hands when it…
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Tis the season for resolutions. The most prevalent is a self-promise to get in shape. Both Dr. Mark McColl, a physician with Trinity Medical Associates, and Katie Ellis, wellness nurse at VitalSigns, a gym and wellness center associated…
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In 2017, the beauty industry is bigger and brighter than ever before. In a world of picture perfect models on Instagram, successful beauty vloggers on YouTube, and nearly countless amounts of images and links to scroll through on Pinterest,…
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The last decade has seen a significant rise in the use of electronic cigarettes, also known as e-cigarettes or “vapes,” but there are still many questions relating to what they are and what the difference in practical effect is between them…
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While conventional medicine is often a life-saver, certain alternative medicines may be able to help prevent major health issues requiring medication or surgery, and thus improve your overall quality of life. However, with so many options…
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