Healthy Living

Cat owners should not feed their cat certain varieties of Rachael Ray Nutrish wet cat food because elevated levels of vitamin D found in the product have caused serious illness, prompting the manufacturer to issue a cat food recall. Ainsworth Pet Nutrition of Meadville, Penn. is recalling five varieties of Rachael Ray™ Nutrish® wet cat food due to potentially elevated ...

Local beekeepers say a swarm of bees is no sign for alarm. When left alone, the swarm usually poses no threat. However, experts say the bees themselves may be in need of some help. “If you see a swarm of bees clustered on a branch or shrub, please let someone know who can help in their capture,” says Charles Foutch, ...

Memorial Day holiday weekend is regarded as the unofficial start to the summer boating season and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency wants to emphasize the use of life jackets while boating in a safe and responsible manner. Annually, the Memorial Day weekend is one of the year’s busiest boating weekends. Last year over the holiday weekend, there was one boating-related ...

A free diabetes program will teach the latest in diabetes management techniques for people with with the disease and their caregivers. Diabetes is a complicated disease that can strike fear, confusion, and helplessness in diagnosed people and caregivers. People with diabetes must deal not only with their disease, but also with the impact this has on their lives and emotions. ...

In 399 B.C.E, Athenian philosopher Socrates was famously condemned to die by drinking a cup of liquid distilled from the poison hemlock plant. Many people know the story of Socrates’ death. But what you may not realize is that plant that caused his death is commonly found growing as a weed in pastures throughout the state of Tennessee and it ...

The City of Sevierville, TN government was recently recognized as a Healthier Tennessee Workplace through the Healthier Tennessee initiative. The Healthier Tennessee effort is led by Governor Bill Haslam and made possible by The Governor’s Foundation for Health and Wellness, a non-profit corporation dedicated to enabling and encouraging Tennesseans to lead healthier lives. According to Sevierville Parks and Recreation Superintendent ...

The City of Sevierville Trees/Trails and Beautification Board will celebrate its 31st year as a TREE CITY USA at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 1, 2015 with an Arbor Day Celebration at the Forks of the River Cemetery Park, corner of East Main Street and Emert Avenue in downtown Sevierville. Parking will be available across the street at Family Dollar ...

LeConte Sports Medicine is gearing up for our annual pre-participation athletic screenings! All student athletes in Sevier and Cocke Counties are required by the Tennessee Secondary Schools Athletic Association (TSSAA) to have a pre-participation screening in order to be eligible for tryouts or practices for the 2015-16 school year. The TSSAA requires that these pre-participation screenings take place between April ...

Consumers should check their freezer for recalled Blue Bell ice cream and other products. Blue Bell Creameries, of Brenhan, Texas, announced Monday that the company is recalling all ice cream, frozen yogurt, sherbet and frozen snacks sold in 23 states The company initially recalled a limited number of products in March 2015 after routine sampling by the South Carolina Department ...

It’s that time of year to begin spring cleaning! Keep Sevier Beautiful (KSB) is coordinating an event to encourage residents to clean out their homes and garages and to dispose of their waste properly at the Extreme Household Cleanup Event. On Saturday, April 25, 2015 from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Sevierville Municipal Complex, KSB will be collecting ...