Watch Your Back: Lifting Techniques and Proper Planning Can Help Prevent Injury: Part I

If you’re a caregiver for a spouse or other family member at home, you already know how emotionally and physically challenging it can be. When you need to lift, turn or transfer a loved one to or from a wheelchair or bed, it can put added strain on your bones and joints.

When you need to lift or move a person, take your time and be aware of your posture and movement as you follow these guidelines:

What Would You Do for a . . .

Klondike Bar! Remember that old commercial?
What would you give to look younger? Some might consider facial creams, diets, or Botox® injections.
On my way to work yesterday, the morning show hosts were talking about a procedure being done in South Korea that involves injecting skin from cadavers into living people’s faces to make them look younger. It was touted as the mythical Fountain of Youth. One of the hosts asked, “Is that from dead people?”
Duh! The last time I checked, there are no living cadavers.

7/18/2026 Farmers' Market

It was the 3rd Saturday of the month! That means that both Nourish Kids Union County, a free educational nutrition program for kids 2-12, AND Jessica Raley’s Free Books were at the Market! UT Agriculture Extension Assistant Beth Bergeron had fresh Hansard Orchard peaches for people to sample. She was chatting and interacting with kiddos about eating tasty food. Free Activity Books were available for coloring at a worktable there and to take home. Nourish Kids partnered with the Union County Humane Society for this Market.

Butterflies and Moths

One of the joys of summer is watching bright colored butterflies flutter from flower to flower feeding on nectar. Some moths are also beautiful to see, but most tend to be dull in color and only seen at night. Because of this you probably notice more butterflies than moths, even though there are four times as many moth species.

In No Time

Have you ever noticed how time seems to pass as different speeds? For instance, if I’m having fun, it seems to fly by rather quickly. But, if I’m stuck somewhere that I don’t want to be, time seems to stop. I have also heard this from people who were in a bad accident of some kind. They often say it felt as if time had slowed down. Isn’t it amazing how our perception of it can be so different?

How Chiropractic Enhances Physical Activity

Chiropractic care supports increased physical activity by enhancing joint mobility, reducing pain, and improving nervous system function, which boosts overall athletic performance and aids recovery. Regular adjustments, coupled with exercise, help increase flexibility, range of motion, and coordination, allowing for safer and more effective workouts.

• Improved mobility and flexibility: Chiropractic adjustments increase joint mobility and range of motion, making it easier to move freely and exercise with less stiffness.

Prove It!

Some find it shocking, and even school officials will argue the point. Did you know that birth certificates are not necessarily required for school enrollment? Especially in the case of certain student subgroups (such as homeless), federal law requires that students be enrolled in public schools that receive federal funds even if no documentation is available!

Knox County Farm Bureau Women's Group to Host 250th Celebration

CORRYTON, Tenn. — The Knox County Farm Bureau Women’s Group will host its annual July Barn Event on Saturday, July 25, at 6 p.m. at the Red Barn, located at 5300 McGinnis Road in Corryton. Community members are invited to attend an evening celebrating agriculture, patriotism, and rural communities.
This year’s event will commemorate the nation’s upcoming 250th birthday with fellowship, community engagement, and presentations from guest speakers. Organizers hope the gathering will bring together individuals who support agriculture and the values that strengthen rural Tennessee.