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…
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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…
A Link to Hope: Talia Weinberg recounts husband’s cancer, support she received during darkest days
By Talia Weinberg Special to KyForward In the beginning of 2014, life was good. I married a wonderful man. We…
SmartHealthToday: How to stay motivated to stay active
By Peggy O’Farrell SmartHealthToday Starting an exercise routine can be easy, with the right motivation. For people with diabetes, exercise…
Give yourself the gift of health this season; get vaccinated against the flu
State public health officials are encouraging Kentuckians to get a flu vaccination during National Influenza Vaccination Week, Dec. 6-12, to…
Northern Kentucky’s Commonwealth Orthopaedic Centers opens first Ohio office
Commonwealth Orthopaedic Centers has opened its first Cincinnati office location. Located in Suite 231 of the Christ Hospital Medical Office…
SmartHealthToday: No cure for Alzheimer’s but early detection still makes a difference — here are signs
By Peggy O’Farrell SmartHealthToday There is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease. But as researchers continue to search for better options…
American Medical Assn. calls for ban on advertising of prescription drugs, citing escalation of costs
The American Medical Association is calling for a ban on advertising of prescription drugs to patients, saying “a growing proliferation…
Paul Long: Time for a Holiday Streak — take a run for at least a mile a day (and it’s OK to wear clothes)
The season’s upon us. It’s that time of year. Time for a Holiday Streak! And no, I’m not talking about…
War on heroin now taking place in white and rural America — it’s cheap and easy to get but also deadly
The war on heroin, once an urban plight that mostly afflicted African Americans, is now being fought in rural white…
SmartHealthToday: You will not believe how many calories are involved in that traditional meal. Yikes.
We all know Thanksgiving is not and never will be a holiday in which we celebrate eating healthy food. But,…
USDA offer safe food-handling, cooking advice for your Thanksgiving meal; good help at your fingertips
Thanksgiving is the largest meal many cooks prepare every year. Its centerpiece — the turkey — is the largest dish…