Health+Wellness

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 […]

Largest Socially Distant 5K The SWEATNET gang is hosting a truly virtual experience with The 6FT5K race from now through April 30th. This is a real race, with no dedicated location, no crowds, but with a REAL audio experience. Walk or run 3.1 miles and you’ll be able to pretend like you are together with other racers […]

If you’re like us, you’ve worn the treads off your shoes walking or running mile after mile around your neighborhood, to stay healthy, sane, and fit during this stay-at-home time. Dodging bikers, skateboarders, strollers, couples and more as you try to log in at least a few miles every day while maintaining social distance. One […]

Take a look at Charlotte’s neighborhood streets and sidewalks and you’ll see that wellness is on top of all our minds. We see new faces out our windows running, biking and walking as we all try to stay healthy, both mentally and physically. Staying well and out of the emergency room not only reduces your […]

We are all in need of a dose of good news these days. A photo of a visit from a loved one outside of a nursing home, news of nightly cheers for healthcare workers leaving their 7pm shifts; anything that shows us that we are truly all in this together and we will come out […]