For fifth straight year, poll shows Kentucky adults overwhelmingly favor a state smoke-free law
For the fifth year in a row, the 2015 Kentucky Health Issues Poll (KHIP) has found that Kentucky adults continue…
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SmartHealthToday: Are you ready to start relaxing by meditating — here’s how to get started
SmartHealthToday Team You likely have a friend who has tried meditation. Whether you’re wondering exactly what that friend did –…
SmartHealthToday: Annual survey of top trends in fitness to expect in 2016 (are you wearing one?)
By Dave Malaska SmartHealthToday With sales expected to approach $6 billion by the end of 2016, the wearable fitness technology…
Community members invited to improve heart health during 10-week course at St. Elizabeth Healthcare
Get a head start on a healthier heart in 2016. The St. Elizabeth Heart & Vascular Institute offers a comprehensive…
SmartHealthToday: St. E Sports Medicine’s Dr. Miller discusses five takeaways from ‘Concussion’
By Rory Glynn For SmartHealthToday The new film “Concussion,” which opened in theaters Christmas Day, chronicles the discovery by Dr….
SmartHealthToday: Walk like a penguin — to keep safe on snow and ice (yes, there will be some)
By Dave Malaska SmartHealthToday Winter is bound to happen eventually — and that usually means ice and snow. The Centers…
About your eyes: Color perception changes with seasons, new research shows; our vision adapts
By Dr. Dawn Stratton Special to NKyTribune With winter officially underway, I thought you would be interested in new research…
SmartHealthToday: Winter provides unique challenges for runners — here are some tips
By Dave Malaska SmartHealthToday Runners are a hardy bunch. Hardy and committed. No matter how committed, though, running during the…
National campaign challenges older drivers to formulate a plan before giving up the keys
The Eldercare Locator, a program established and funded by the Administration for Community Living (ACL) and administered by the National…
Whooping cough cases on the rise in NKY, 31 so far; health department urges vaccination, vigilance
Northern Kentucky is experiencing an increase in reports of whooping cough, also known as pertussis. A majority of the recent…
Here are some tips for keeping the holidays full of good cheer — by keeping your food safe
With the holiday season gearing up he next few weeks are full of good cheer and plenty of food. To…
SmartHealthToday: Depression is a serious disorder; if you are ‘blue” for more than a few days, seek help
By Peggy O’Farrell SmartHealthToday Depression is a serious mood disorder likely rooted in a combination of factors: Genetics, chemical imbalances…
SmartHealthToday: Easy, healthy gifts for anyone on your list — and we’re drawing a picture for you . . .
SmartHealthToday Team If you’re like most everyone else, one of the biggest anxieties you experience this time of year is…
Paul Long: Contemplating the new year, goal-setting runners set personal targets, some very impressive
Some of us are goal setters, people who like to map out our days, our weeks, our months, and our…
Foot Health: Fashionable, high-heeled boots can leave you treading on thin ice during winter
Dr. Matthew Ellsworth Special to NKyTribune Although fashionable, high-heeled boots put you at increased risk for slips, falls, and injuries…
KET: Help for families with out-of-control children; Campbell Judge Thomas leads on ‘holistic’ solutions
By Patrick Reed Kentucky Educational Television Network Families who have children with behavioral problems often are faced with major challenges…
SmartHealthToday: Keep the holidays joyful — follow these tips for a safe, healthy season all winter long
From SmartHealth Today: The holidays are a joyful time of year, but unfortunately, the cold winter months also pose many…
Foot Health: When Jack Frost nips at your toes, follow these steps to keep them warm – and healthy
By Dr. Matthew Ellsworth Special to NKyTribune Is Jack Frost nipping at your toes yet? When winter rolls around, most…
First outpatient joint replacement surgery in Northern Kentucky performed at St. Elizabeth Edgewood
Special to NKyTribune Patients in Northern Kentucky who meet specific medical criteria may now be eligible to have knee replacement…
St. Elizabeth to break ground on $1.5 million Grief and Loss Center in Edgewood
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor St. Elizabeth Hospice will hold a groundbreaking today for its Grief and Loss Center,…
Paul Long: Running is fun and simple, but requires lots of stuff; here’s a gift list for your runner
Take up running, they said. It’s fun. OK, I’ll accept that. It’s easy, they said. Left, right, and don’t forget…
Myths about the common cold abound; truth is, chicken soup can help, hand-washing is still best
Cold and flu season is here, and the lack of a cure for the common cold has helped sustain much…