Health + Wellness

Beyond the Scale

Dr. Shraddha Mehta Clarifies Today’s Weight-Loss Myths Article by Carroll Walton What shifts are you seeing in weight-loss trends since medications like Ozempic became more mainstream? Weight loss medications, particularly GLP-1s, have helped change the narrative about obesity. It’s considered a chronic medical condition, not a lack of motivation or willpower. However, there is increasing concern about the number of people taking GLP-1s without tracking body composition changes.   ...

Food + Beverage

Hatching Henrietta's

An Unlikely Dinner Host Brings a lot to the Table Article by Allie Papajohn | Photography by Blake Pope "What would Henrietta do?" That's what Henrietta's co-founders Barrett Worthington and Meg Charity are always asking when it comes to their newly opened restaurant in the Lower South End neighborhood. Worthington and Charity, also co-owners of Rally Pickleball, having been dreaming up this concept since Rally's doors opened two years ago. "At the end of the day, what mattered most to us...

Fitness

The Power of Low Impact

Pvolve Brings a New Kind of Strength to Charlotte Article by Carroll Walton | Photography by Olly Yung So many women are programmed to push themselves to high-impact exercise. It doesn’t feel like a workout unless you’re drenched in sweat, running miles at a time, or cross-training in competitive programs.  But what happens when physical challenges or changes make that difficult?  There’s a new fitness brand coming to Charlotte this month that honors the idea of personal evolution. That’s...

Home + Design

Craftsman Reimagined

Designer Hadley Quisenberry Blends Bright Colors with Family-Friendly Functionality for a Modern, Inviting Dilworth Home Article by Carroll Walton | Photography by Heather Ison When designer Hadley Quisenberry of Perch Collective met with homeowners in Dilworth about renovating their nearly 20-year-old Craftsman-style home, it needed a refresh. The couple wanted a brighter color palette, a more energetic feel and better function for their family of five. They wanted to stay within the...