Inspired: Charlye White & Synamon Townsend

Charlye White, Inspired by Synamon Townsend

Women Celebrating Women The word inspire is defined as the act of filling someone with the urge or ability to do something, and here in Chattanooga, we have no shortage of incredible women who motivate those around them day in and day out.Whether they intentionally set out to be a role model or random acts […]

In Mint Condition: Income Disparity in Relationships

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Compatibility is an important part of any relationship. We’re drawn to people that we can relate to in some way, and we form connections based on shared experiences, common interests, similar goals, and other common ground.

Real Men Wear Pink

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The ‘Why’ Behind It In 2023, it is expected that 1,958,310 new cancer cases and 609,820 cancer deaths will occur in the United States. Among those patients, 240,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer, and 42,000 women will die from the disease. CONTENT PROVIDED BY THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY However, due to the work […]

Balanced: Heather DeGaetano

Heather DeGaetano in Balanced

Counter the Impact of Life’s Many Demands With Intentional, Restorative Practices A life of balance looks different for everyone. For some, completing a hard workout and eating a nourishing meal may be soothing and restorative. For others, updating a personal budget and meeting up with friends for a night of enriching conversation might be just […]

Balanced: Rosetta Greer

Rosetta Greer

Counter the Impact of Life’s Many Demands With Intentional, Restorative Practices A life of balance looks different for everyone. For some, completing a hard workout and eating a nourishing meal may be soothing and restorative. For others, updating a personal budget and meeting up with friends for a night of enriching conversation might be just […]

Meet Our Models – Pam Prichard, Esther Helton-Haynes, & Cleo Gravitt

If you were to ask Pam Prichard, Esther Helton-Haynes, and Cleo Gravitt what makes their friendship so special, they’ll likely tell you that it’s the fact that they offer each other a safe space to celebrate life’s triumphs and contemplate life’s challenges. Each commending one another for being a good listener, these three ladies were […]

Ask the Doctor: Late Summer 2022

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Q. I’m dealing with acne scarring and unevenness in my skin tone. Are there any treatments that can help? I’d love to be able to go without makeup without feeling self-conscious. A. The scarring and unevenness in skin tone resulting from acne can be just as frustrating and debilitating as acne itself. As a former […]

Health in a Minute: Anxiety Relief & Community Pool Etiquette

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Anxiety Relief Exercises Those moments when anxiety and stress become a little too much can happen anywhere, anytime. Here are quick coping strategies that you can do in your car or at your desk whenever you’re feeling overwhelmed. Box Breathing Calm your mind and body in moments of stress by allowing more oxygen into your […]

Health in a Minute: Audiobooks & How Often to Clean

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Have You Heard? You may have been told that listening to audiobooks is somehow cheating when it comes to reading, or that physical books are better for your brain. However, science tells us that the same cognitive and emotional parts of your brain are stimulated whether you use your ears or your eyes. If that’s […]

Balanced: Rhonda Black Smith

Counter the Impact of Life’s Many Demands With Intentional, Restorative Practices A life of balance looks different for everyone. For some, completing a hard workout and eating a nourishing meal may be soothing and restorative. For others, updating a personal budget and meeting up with friends for a night of enriching conversation might be just […]

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