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Food allergies and kids

Many kids with food allergies will outgrow them eventually, but until then, it is important to read food labels to make sure that there are no potential ingredients with the allergen in the product.

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Dr. Zach Sumpter, his wife Elizabeth and their two daughters love exploring the outdoors
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Sunday Stories

Dr. Zachary Sumpter: Continuity, prevention go hand-in-hand

Dr. Zach Sumpter, who is now accepting patients at Mountain Region Family Medicine, says his interest in family medicine grew out of his passion for continuity of care for patients.

Aug 19, 2019 at 11:19 AM
After getting the correct hearing aids, thanks to Waiting to Hear, Anna’s life was instantly changed, and she began to flourish.
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Sunday Stories

Local mother says Waiting to Hear changed daughter's life

Anna’s journey to hear inspired the Blake family to help raise awareness for Waiting to Hear, a Kingsport-based nonprofit, hosting its popular Hear Me Roar fundraiser this weekend at Creation Kingdom Zoo.

Aug 9, 2019 at 10:30 AM
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Old habits die hard, especially in Tennessee

Tennessee is in many ways one of the best places in America to live and work, but for the past 20 years our state has consistently ranked among the 10 least healthy states in the nation. Why does Tennessee remain in a position that negatively impacts both quality and length of life as well as economic viability?

Aug 8, 2019 at 11:37 AM
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Lead in school water fountains

Getting the lead out: Kingsport schools removing 10 water fountains, shut off three more

Thirteen water fountains in Kingsport City Schools buildings, including a high school and four elementary schools, are being removed or have been disconnected because of results from Tennessee-mandated lead tests.

Aug 7, 2019 at 9:01 AM
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Fuel up with healthy foods when you travel

Summer vacations are a time to relax, revitalize and enjoy the sights, sounds and tastes of new places. When it comes to maintaining a healthful eating plan on vacation, you can still enjoy the new, fun and exciting foods that come with traveling without overdoing it too much.

Jul 10, 2019 at 4:30 PM
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Make grilling season delicious and safe

It’s summertime, which means it’s prime grilling season! We often focus on the delicious dishes we are going to create on the grill, but we often forget about cleaning the grill and food safety.

Jun 26, 2019 at 4:30 PM
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Swimming

Construction to begin on Kingsport Aquatic Center expansion

This $2 million project will be the first major expansion of the facility since it opened six years ago. It will include an outdoor pool and an office suite at the front of the aquatic center and a shaded pavilion with restrooms adjacent to the existing outdoor entrance.

Jun 24, 2019 at 7:30 PM
On average, most people need two to three servings of dairy each day to meet vitamin D and calcium recommendations.
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Tastes

Celebrate National Dairy Month

Dairy foods can be found in abundance in the grocery store, so it’s easy to find lots of delicious ways to enjoy them. On average, most people need two to three servings of dairy each day to meet vitamin D and calcium recommendations.

Jun 19, 2019 at 4:30 PM
June is Men's Health Month
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Tastes

June is Men’s Health Month

Food is more than just fuel, and eating the right amount of servings of each food group can prevent men from developing long-term diseases and keep them living longer.

Jun 12, 2019 at 4:30 PM
In this file photo, Jason Byrd of Mt. Carmel took time out of his day to try out the new baskets that were installed at Borden Park back in 2017.
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Wellness

Family fun and fitness at Borden Park

In addition to the free games and activities taking place at Borden Park this Saturday, the parks and recreation department is also having a photo contest as part of Family Health and Fitness Day. If you share a photo of you and your family being active at the park, you’ll have a chance to win.

Jun 7, 2019 at 3:45 PM
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Wellness

Good juice or bad: What’s in your glass?

Be on alert for the terms juice cocktail, juice-flavored beverage and juice drink, notes WebMD. Most of the products have only small amounts of real juice. Their main ingredients are usually water, small amounts of juice and some type of sweetener, such as high-fructose corn syrup

Jun 6, 2019 at 6:00 PM
Avocados are one of three produce items to consider adding to your summer shopping list.
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Tastes

Produce picks for your summer shopping list

Lifestyle habits that include nutritious food choices and physical activity play a strong role in overall health.

Jun 5, 2019 at 4:30 PM
Here's all that's left of the playground at the Lynn View Community Center. With help from this $450,000 state grant, the facility will eventually have a full-fledged playground for kids to enjoy most days of the year.
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Lynn View Community Center

Improvements on horizon for Lynn View Community Center

Kingsport purchased the old Lynn View High School a decade ago and has since made a number of improvements to the facility. Now more are on the way.

Jun 2, 2019 at 11:30 AM
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Tuesday Trivia

Tuesday Trivia: Avoid water illnesses this swimming season

"The best way to prevent illnesses associated with swimming is to keep germs out of our swimming areas,” said TDH Medical Epidemiologist Mary-Margaret Fill, MD.

May 28, 2019 at 7:30 AM
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