by Sara Cook | Sep 9, 2026 | Healthy Living
There’s something about the transition into fall that makes the pace of everyday life feel a little different. School is back in full swing, Friday nights bring football, weekends fill up with activities, and the cooler days make it easier to spend time outside. In...
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
As North Carolina begins its transition from hot, muggy summer days to cooler mornings, crisp evenings, and more frequent overcast skies, it’s easy to assume the risk of sunburn has passed. After all, when the weather feels more comfortable, many people...
by Sara Cook | Jul 24, 2026 | Healthy Living
By the time late summer rolls around in Statesville, most families have shifted from vacation mode to busy school schedules. Between open houses, after-school practices, and weekend tournaments, it’s easy to realize a required school or sports physical is still...
by Sara Cook | Jul 9, 2026 | Healthy Living
Long summer evenings and mild weather make it easy to spend more time outside across central and western North Carolina. One weekend might involve gardening, attending a local event, fishing, berry picking, or finally getting around to outdoor projects that have...
by Sara Cook | Jun 26, 2026 | Healthy Living
Summer in North Carolina tends to fill calendars quickly. Longer evenings, outdoor events, neighborhood gatherings, local shopping, and spontaneous plans after work all make it easier to spend more time outside. Around Statesville, warmer temperatures and seasonal...
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