by Madee Melton | Jun 9, 2026 | Healthy Living
As summer heat settles into Gastonia, whether you’re walking the South Fork River Greenway, exploring Rankin Lake Park, or spending the afternoon outdoors with family, it’s important to understand the difference between heat exhaustion and the more serious,...
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,...
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