Today’s the day — the Great American Smokeout — aimed at those who still smoke but would like to quit
If you’re one of the approximately 1 million Kentucky adults who smoke, and are in the majority who say they’d…
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Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky reports on new process for insurance sign-up on Healthcare.gov
Special to NKyTribune If Kentuckians looking for 2017 health plans on the federal marketplace are anything like those who obtained…
SmartHealthToday: Nearly 5.4 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s, exacts a devastating toll
By Shelly Reese SmartHealthToday In 1983, President Ronald Reagan designated November as National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. At the time…
It’s World Diabetes Day; more than 611k KY adults may have the disease, and some don’t know
More than 611,000 Kentucky adults, or about 13 percent of the state’s total population is now estimated to have diabetes….
SmartHealthToday: The seven most common reasons men end up in a urologist’s office
SmartHealthToday Team It’s rare for men to go directly to urologists. It usually happens through a referral from a primary…
Growing opioid epidemic results in more grandparents raising their children’s children
An increasing number of grandparents are raising their grandchildren, largely because many of the children’s parents are addicted to heroin…
Get ready to Get Healthy to Win Big — St. Elizabeth Healthcare, HealthyWage team up for contest
St. Elizabeth Healthcare and HealthyWage are offering a new region wide contest to encourage residents to lose weight. The contest…
Kentucky is fourth ‘fattest’ state in America; not good news for National Diabetes Awareness Month
With November being National Diabetes Awareness Month and Americans collectively spending up to $315.8 billion annually on obesity-related medical treatment,…
SmartHealthToday: When it really matters, you have to control your stress — here are tips
By Dianne Gebhardt-French SmartHealthToday The nurse was blunt. Forceful. “Calm down. Settle down. Or we’ll have two patients to care for.”…
Newport Independent Schools receive grant funds to provide students with fruit and vegetable snacks
The Newport Independent School District has been awarded nearly $47,000 in federal grants to provide students with daily snacks of…
Paul Long: What better way to start Thanksgiving Day than 9th annual Turkeyfoot Trot — bring the kids
Look, if you’re going to set up a Thanksgiving Day-themed 5K race, what better place to have it than on…
Confused? NKY Action Commission ready to assist with application for healthcare coverage
Open enrollment to purchase federally regulated health insurance begins November 1st. Anyone currently covered by a Quality Health Plan in…
KY Office of Drug Control Policy website provides map of pharmacies in the state that have Narcan
Kentuckians who are struggling with an opioid addiction have a new website to help them buy naloxone, a life-saving medication…
SmartHealthToday: Your kids are off to trick-or-treat; here are some tips for managing all that candy
By Shelly Reese SmartHealthToday Parents often have a love-hate relationship with Halloween. Yes, the costumed kids are adorable and the…
SmartHealthToday: You may want to — but you shouldn’t — ignore the red flags of youth suicide
SmartHealthToday Team Each year, 4,600 young people in the United States between the ages of 10 and 24 lose their…
Health commissioner Polk objects to Governor’s policy, says Kentucky needs a smoking ban
State health officials didn’t shy away from saying that smoking was one of Kentucky’s top health issues at a recent…
Kentucky’s children face pressing oral health needs, says new report, ‘Making Smiles Happen’
By Terry Brooks Kentucky Youth Advocates Kentucky Youth Advocates co-released a new study in partnership with Delta Dental of Kentucky….
One week ’til Kyians use healthcare.gov instead of Kynect to purchase health plan
Beginning next week Kentuckians will use healthcare.gov, instead of kynect, to purchase a Qualified Health Plan (QHP) during the 2017…
St. Elizabeth Edgewood earns top 5 percent ranking in nation for heart care from Healthgrades
St. Elizabeth Healthcare has become one of Healthgrades America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Cardiac Care in 2017. This recognition is…
SmartHealthToday: Take these steps to avoid painful exercise-associated muscle cramps
By Rory Glynn SmartHealthToday They can stop athletes cold, everywhere from the Rio Olympics to NFL stadiums to your neighborhood…
SmartHealthToday: Pet therapy works — and sometimes animal-assisted therapy works miracles
From SmartHealthToday Any child who has ever fallen and skinned a knee can describe the healing balm of an animal’s…