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A new survey by WalletHub compared the 50 states (and the District of Columbia) across 33 key indicators of cost, quality, and access to children’s health care. Tennessee’s overall ranking is 41st. Breaking down the numbers further, Tennessee is ranked the worst state for children’s nutrition, physical activity and obesity, 22nd in oral healthcare, and […]

The term “Detox” has taken over the health and wellness world. We know we are polluted, but do you know how polluted and how to get these toxins out of the areas of the body where they do the most damage? From juice cleanses to detox challenges, liver flushes to colon cleanse, different supplements to […]

Each day, the world learns something new about Coronavirus. We have curated a list of snippets of knowledge from across the web to shed some more light on COVID-19. Vanity Fair has recently reported a number of surprising facts about COVID-19: Singing looks like a big danger. Enclosed spaces in which people raise their voices […]

Food trucks are a fun, mobile option for dining out and trying some need cuisines. Over the past few years, Nashville’s food truck scene has grown in popularity. Here are the top-rated ones (based on Google and Yelp reviews) in in Music City! The Grilled Cheeserie If you like cheese, with some very original additions, […]

Looking for new places in Nashville to see or visit that you may not have come across before? Don’t miss this list, courtesy of Atlas Obscura.com Timothy Demonbreun’s Cave Not much more than a wide crack in the rock on the Cumberland River, Timothy Demonbreun’s Cave actually served as a makeshift home for the locally […]

If you’re looking for some quick, healthy food to stock your fridge with or stay for dinner, we have selected five of our favorite places in Nashville to try. Clean Eats Their claim to fame is “to give you the tools needed by preparing properly portioned sized meals with a balance of protein, carbs, and […]

There is a pandemic of plastic. Every piece of plastic ever made still exists,  which is a pretty overwhelming concept. But what is just as frustrating is how hard it is to find convenient eco-friendly replacements for the plastic we use. It was out of this frustration that our family decided to start a new […]

Browse the best health and fitness deals in Nashville this week! Serenity Salt Cave Pure Himalayan salt cleanses skin and the respiratory system while soothing music fills the air. One 45-minute salt cave visit for $19.50 Nashville Skin Company An experienced aesthetician uses Nufree antibacterial non-wax to swiftly remove all unwanted hair below the belt […]

For some, a cellphone is just a convenient way to keep in touch. But for many, it’s become an ‘essential’ and at times over-dependent lifestyle accessory, one that can have a damaging effect on your health and relationships. Time to take control of your phone and not let the phone control you? Are you tired […]

All of us have had (and will continue to have) setbacks personally and professionally— clients refusing to renew, a project didn’t go as planned, a promised promotion didn’t materialize, being terminated after a phenomenal performance review. The path to personal and professional success is littered with setbacks even for those who appear to be the […]

Don’t miss these deals and discounts around Nashville! Fit Fam Kickboxing Conducted by experienced trainers, these classes are designed to boost participants’ coordination, concentration, and flexibility. Five kickboxing classes for $15. Country Hills Golf Course, Hendersonville Enjoy 18-holes of golf for two with cart rental and two buckets of range balls, for $50 Studio Novo […]

The health benefits of nuts and their place in the snack world are well known, but a new company based in Nashville is introducing a twist on the classic: Sprouted nuts. First discovered in Ancient China, sprouted nuts include alfalfa greens, broccoli, and wheat sprouts. Due to the enzymes found in them, they aid in […]