health
Vasectomies are on the rise in Charlotte post-Roe v. Wade
Zach Hall and his wife knew they only wanted one child. When Roe v. Wade was overturned in June 2022, they considered what the ruling meant for their family....
Start your day spinning to the sunrise at this rooftop cycling studio in Dilworth
SkyCycle is an open-air cycling studio in Dilworth, and it’s now under new ownership. Classes are held seven days a week on the rooftop of Inizio Pizza...
This Charlotte “unbakery” makes plant-based versions of your favorite desserts
Raw Bites by Risa is a Charlotte baking company that makes treats like cakes and ice cream sandwiches, but the treats are all vegan, gluten and dairy-free....
Charlotte needs more sleep
The current Charlotte city council closed its time together with another lengthy meeting Monday night, but credit is due: It wasn’t nearly as long...
The pandemic turned Charlotteans into teeth grinders
Many of us picked up new hobbies throughout the pandemic — making banana bread, baseball cards, Netflix-binging. Unfortunately, some of us have also added...
Charlotte hospitals aren’t complying with the price transparency rule, study finds
Charlotte’s biggest healthcare providers, Atrium Health and Novant Health, aren’t being as transparent with their pricing and charges as they...
You don’t need to be productive during a pandemic
When coronavirus arrived in Charlotte seven weeks ago, our ever-growing, always-busy city came to halt. Chairs went legs up on tables at our favorite breweries...
Charlotte therapists share their No. 1 piece of advice for coping during COVID-19
In a survey, we asked Agenda subscribers if they’ve struggled with feelings of loneliness, anxiety, or depression since the coronavirus pandemic. More than...
Dentists furlough hygienists, put student loans on hold, and donate PPE in response to COVID-19
Faced with the growing threat of COVID-19, dental offices were among the first businesses to halt operations, many limiting service to emergency care weeks...
46-year-old gives kidney to complete stranger — here’s how it worked
For most people, surgery is something to avoid unless it’s absolutely and completely necessary. For Julie (who prefers to withhold her last name), who is...
Go Inside: New float spa allows guests to float naked inside a pitch black dark pod for 60 minutes
Athletes like Steph Curry and Tom Brady use sensory-deprivation tanks, and now you can experience it in Charlotte. True REST, a float spa first originating in...
If you’ve been thinking about going to therapy, here’s why you should
I’d always been open to the idea of therapy. I’d interviewed therapists and thought they were smart. I love books written by therapists. If friends...
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