by Madee Melton | May 26, 2026 | Healthy Living
Gastonia’s parks and green spaces make it easy to enjoy the outdoors, whether you’re walking the trails at Rankin Lake Park, exploring the wooded edges of Crowders Mountain State Park, or spending an afternoon along the Avon/Catawba Creek Greenway. But with beautiful...
by Madee Melton | May 12, 2026 | Healthy Living
If you’re dealing with congestion, a runny nose, or nonstop sneezing in Gastonia, it’s easy to assume seasonal allergies are to blame, especially when pollen counts are high. And in many cases, they are. But because seasonal allergies and viral infections...
by Madee Melton | May 11, 2026 | Healthy Living
Spending time outdoors in Gastonia, whether you’re hiking local trails, gardening, or relaxing in your backyard, is one of the best parts of the season. But warmer weather also brings increased tick activity. If you find a tick attached, knowing what to do next can...
by Madee Melton | May 11, 2026 | Healthy Living
Coughing fits, nasal congestion, sore throat, and that drained, “can’t shake it” feeling are all incredibly common in Gastonia, especially during cold and allergy seasons. Most of the time, these symptoms come from mild viral infections and improve with rest, fluids,...
by Madee Melton | Apr 27, 2026 | Healthy Living
Spending time outdoors in Gastonia, whether you’re working in the yard, walking around Rankin Lake Park, or relaxing on your porch often comes with one small downside: mosquito bites. Most are harmless and fade on their own, but sometimes a red, irritated spot can...
by Madee Melton | Apr 9, 2026 | Healthy Living
As warmer weather settles into Gastonia, it’s the perfect time to get outside: refresh your yard, plant flowers, and take on those outdoor projects you’ve been putting off. But after a slower winter, jumping straight into lifting, digging, and repetitive motion can...
by Madee Melton | Mar 25, 2026 | Healthy Living
From neighborhood playgrounds to backyard adventures, kids rarely stay still for long. And with all that energy comes the occasional tumble, scrape, or cut. While many of these injuries are minor, some need a closer look. Knowing when to handle it at home and when to...
by Madee Melton | Mar 9, 2026 | Healthy Living
As soon as the weather warms up, many people trade winter coats for tissues. Blooming trees and longer days are a welcome change, but for your sinuses? Not always. If you’re dealing with congestion, facial pressure, and constant throat clearing, it can be tough to...
by Madee Melton | Feb 25, 2026 | Healthy Living
When the flu hits, it tends to hit hard. One day you’re going about your routine, and the next you’re dealing with fever, chills, body aches, and exhaustion. Naturally, one of the biggest questions becomes: How long am I contagious? Whether you’re planning to...
by Madee Melton | Feb 9, 2026 | Healthy Living
Finding out you’ve been around someone who tested positive for COVID-19 can quickly bring up questions. When will symptoms start? Should I test right away? What if I feel fine? Whether the exposure happened at work, at school, or while out running errands around...
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