Mecklenburg County’s Village HeartBEAT program aims to reduce the health factors related to heart disease and diabetes.
Health
Mecklenburg health program wins national competition with $500,000 prize
February 12, 2019
Message in the music: How the city of Charlotte is hoping a rap song can teach residents about waste management
June 27, 2018
The song, “Go Green Go Clean,” encourages Charlotte-Mecklenburg residents to think twice about the amount of waste they generate.
Everyone’s a winner at the Sorority Greek Health Olympics
March 24, 2018
Last week I sprinted to the finish line of a wellness project I had been working on since January – […]
How I got training to help others going through mental health crisis
November 16, 2017
I recently went back to school. I squeezed into a small, crowded room with 27 people and sat through an […]
Why women should weight train
November 2, 2017
As a fitness professional, I enjoy seeing others reach their fitness goals — weight loss, gaining strength, revving up their […]
Why stretching is so important before exercising
September 27, 2017
Question: I just started exercising and have been hearing a lot about flexibility. Why is flexibility important? Flexibility is the […]
Midlife cardiovascular risk factors may increase chances of dementia
August 14, 2017
NIH funded study supports link between mental and vascular health.
Expert tips for finding the right foundation to match your skin tone
August 14, 2017
Professional makeup artist Johnatha Camp knows a thing or two about beauty.
Single women: How far would you go to have a baby with no partner?
August 1, 2017
In our latest podcast, a fertility specialist gives the low-down on who is going to the sperm bank, how to design your baby and what will it cost you.
Talking healthy hair with LaMonica Cuthbertson, Different by Design Hair Salon
July 28, 2017
We take great care to ensure that our hair looks good, but are we also taking the proper steps to ensure that it remains healthy?
News & Buzz
Man killed in north Charlotte. Was it a crime or self-defense?
February 16, 2019
Mecklenburg County prosecutors will review a Friday evening homicide to determine whether a crime was committed. Shortly after 8 p.m.,...
Entertainment
Carolina natives J. Cole and Anthony Hamilton lead star-studded lineup for 2019 NBA All-Star Game
January 30, 2019
Fayetteville's J. Cole to perform during halftime; Hamilton to sing national anthem. Rapper Meek Mill and singer/songwriter Carly Rae Jepsen...
Voices
How Michelle Williams triggered my memories of depression
July 25, 2018
Recent news about former Destiny’s Child member Michelle Williams checking into a medical facility for depression triggered a memory about...
Faith
Mecklenburg health program wins national competition with $500,000 prize
February 12, 2019
Mecklenburg County's Village HeartBEAT program aims to reduce the health factors related to heart disease and diabetes.
People
Self-Care for the Busy Professional: Massages are no longer just a luxury service
February 13, 2019
A Valentine's Day gift sparked an idea for Brandi Fox that led to the creation of Pamper Us Mobile Massage....