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
At first glance, a sunburn may not seem like a big deal. Your skin is a little pink, maybe a little tender, and you assume a day or two of aloe vera and moisturizer will take care of it. But later that evening, something feels different. The redness has become...
by Sara Cook | Jul 24, 2026 | Healthy Living
As summer gives way to the school year, many families around the Monroe Road area are settling into new routines. Between school drop-offs, afternoon practices, and packed family calendars, it’s not unusual to realize a required school or sports physical is...
by Sara Cook | Jul 9, 2026 | Healthy Living
Warmer weather has a way of filling the calendar quickly. One weekend might mean gardening and outdoor projects; the next could involve seasonal markets, backyard gatherings, fishing, or exploring local attractions. More time outside is one of the best parts of...
by Sara Cook | Jun 26, 2026 | Healthy Living
Warm weather has a way of getting people outside. Summer around the Monroe Road area often means outdoor dinners, community events, evenings on the patio, youth sports, and finding reasons to stay out a little later while the weather cooperates. Unfortunately for us,...
by Sara Cook | Jun 9, 2026 | Healthy Living
Summer in Charlotte brings no shortage of outdoor activities. Whether you’re attending events at Bojangles Coliseum, shopping and dining throughout Plaza Midwood, exploring local farmers’ markets, or enjoying community festivals across the Queen...
by Sara Cook | May 28, 2026 | Healthy Living
Summer in Charlotte brings backyard cookouts, baseball games, pool parties, and patriotic celebrations across neighborhoods from Uptown to Plaza Midwood and Matthews. Whether families are gathering near Freedom Park or watching fireworks after a Charlotte Knights...
by Sara Cook | May 11, 2026 | Healthy Living
Spring in Charlotte means longer days outdoors, afternoons at Freedom Park, walks along the Little Sugar Creek Greenway, and weekend trips to nearby trails and nature preserves. As families throughout the Monroe Road area spend more time outside enjoying the warmer...
by Sara Cook | Apr 27, 2026 | Healthy Living
From busy daily commutes along the roads in Charlotte, to spending weekends outdoors at McAlpine Creek Park, life in this part of Charlotte moves quickly. With that pace comes the potential for unexpected injuries whether it’s a fall while exercising, a kitchen mishap...
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