Runners are always on the prowl for the next race on the calendar, but 2020 has sidelined many road racer’s motivation for running. With most in-person races cancelled or postponed, it can be hard to keep testing your abilities through training. But training for a virtual race can (and should) be the same as training […]
Governor Cooper has extended Phase 2 of his reopening plan for another 5 weeks. Although our numbers are beginning to show signs of stabilization thanks to current precautions, the Governor will continue to monitor cases to see a decline before moving forward with additional re-openings. This is not happy news, we know. With the number […]
Pregnant women, unfortunately, have to deal with a myriad of aches and pains, but perhaps none more common than lower back pain. According to the National Institute of Health, about half of all pregnant women (although some studies estimate up to 90 percent!) will suffer from lower back pain at some point. About one-third of […]
The constant barrage of coronavirus news can be anxiety-inducing. Information fills our televisions, radios and social media feeds. Taking it all in can become overwhelming. But in the Union County home of Dr. Rupal Badalyan, she and her four children pull up the World Health Organization’s website to take a look at the daily numbers […]
This series on Women’s Health is brought to you by Tryon Medical Partners, an independent practice of nearly 90 physicians who joined forces because they share the core belief that the patient-doctor connection is the foundation for better health. We’re in the midst of a pandemic. COVID-19 has upended our lives and is the health concern on […]
Who knows what day it is anymore… Quarantine brain is real so why not do everything you can to keep your mental and physical fitness tip-top with streaming, live, and outdoor in-person classes from Scoop’s CLT fitness picks. Stay safe and stay home with streaming options galore. If you venture out for a class, please […]
Charlotte is filled with incredible high school female athletes. While the class of 2020 lost months of traditional senior year experiences due to the COVID-19 pandemic, their accomplishments have not gone unnoticed. Meet 10 Charlotte area high school female athletes taking their game to the next level. “You get to watch them grow and mature. […]
By April Boswell, MD Board Certified American Board of Dermatology Honors & Certifications American Board of Dermatology Our skin is the largest organ in the body, but many of us don’t give it the attention it deserves. In early adulthood, our skin starts to show age and sun-related changes, such as brown spots, enlarged pores, […]
One thing that has helped ease the stress of our new lifestyle has been the weather. Being able to go for walks on the regular and eat outside has been sanity saving. We are all familiar with Charlotte’s larger and popular parks; Freedom, Romare Bearden, Latta, but we are trying to keep some extra space […]
If you’re like millions of Americans stuck at home, you’ve been forced to get creative with your fitness routine. And although you miss your standing appointment with your favorite treadmill at the gym (the one with the working television AND the great view of the pool!), you’ve started hitting the pavement to enjoy the nice […]
At this point, it may have been a while since you last stepped on a plane, but it’s likely you still remember the instructions about oxygen masks. During their safety spiel, flight attendants always tell you to put on your own mask before helping others. For many women, this metaphor should be applied to everyday […]
Sometimes life feels like it’s come to a grinding halt thanks to COVID-19. But unfortunately, orthopedic issues don’t stop just because you’re in quarantine. In fact, new habits may make you prone to new injuries, aches and pains. And you probably aren’t itching to head to a doctor’s office at the moment. Enter OrthoCarolina’s Telemedicine […]
