by Madee Melton | Mar 9, 2026 | Healthy Living
Spring in Chattanooga means sunshine along the Tennessee River, blooming trees across Northshore, and a visible layer of pollen settling on cars and sidewalks. As outdoor plans pick back up, many people also notice congestion, sinus pressure, and that frustrating...
by Madee Melton | Feb 25, 2026 | Healthy Living
The flu rarely arrives at a convenient time. One day you’re heading to work, running errands around the Northshore, or enjoying time along the Tennessee River, and the next you’re dealing with fever, chills, body aches, and overwhelming fatigue. Along with feeling...
by Madee Melton | Feb 9, 2026 | Healthy Living
Hearing that you’ve been exposed to COVID-19 can immediately raise questions. Do you need to isolate right away? Should you test today or wait a few days? What if you feel completely normal? Whether the exposure happened at work, at school, or while out around...
by Madee Melton | Jan 26, 2026 | Healthy Living
Upper respiratory infections (URIs) are common, especially during colder months and seasonal illness surges in Chattanooga. Symptoms like congestion, sore throat, coughing, and fatigue are expected but feeling short of breath can be unsettling. When breathing starts...
by Madee Melton | Jan 6, 2026 | Healthy Living
It often starts quietly. Maybe your throat feels dry during your morning walk along the Riverwalk, or you notice a scratchy sensation while at Orange Theory. By the end of the day, swallowing feels uncomfortable, your voice sounds hoarse, and sleep doesn’t come as...
by Madee Melton | Dec 22, 2025 | Healthy Living
Getting the flu usually comes with an unspoken timeline. The first couple of days are rough, then little by little, you expect to turn a corner. That’s why it can be alarming when, instead of improving, you start feeling worse. Your fever returns, breathing feels...
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