by Sara Cook | Aug 24, 2026 | Healthy Living
The “dog days of summer” are traditionally considered the hottest and most humid stretch of the season, running from July through August. The phrase has ancient roots, tied to Sirius, the “Dog Star,” which appears in the constellation Canis Major. While...
by Sara Cook | Aug 13, 2026 | Healthy Living
After spending a beautiful day outdoors, the last thing anyone expects is to wake up the next morning feeling worse than they did the night before. Yet that’s often how sun poisoning begins. What started as a little redness after an afternoon outside can quickly...
by Sara Cook | Jul 24, 2026 | Healthy Living
As families across Oak Ridge settle into the new school year, it’s common to discover there’s still one important item left on the checklist, a required school or sports physical. Between getting everyone adjusted to new routines, attending school events,...
by Sara Cook | Jul 9, 2026 | Healthy Living
Warm weather has a way of pulling people outside in East Tennessee. One weekend might mean tackling landscaping projects; the next could involve spending time on the water, exploring local attractions, or enjoying seasonal events with family and friends. But with more...
by Sara Cook | Jun 26, 2026 | Healthy Living
Summer in Oak Ridge has a rhythm to it. Longer evenings, outdoor events, neighborhood gatherings, shopping trips, and weekends spent exploring local attractions tend to keep families outside well into the evening hours. And while warm weather is one of the best parts...
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