SmartHealthToday: For your good heart health, don’t overdo the salt; here are foods to avoid
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Medicaid covered more than 650,000 adult Kentuckians in third quarter of 2016
Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky More than three-quarters of the adult Kentuckians covered by Medicaid in the third quarter of…
SmartHealthToday: Young father, Matt Richard of Fort Thomas, lives with world’s smallest pacemaker
SmartHealthToday Team Life threw a dramatic curve ball to Matt and Krissy Richard of Fort Thomas. The drama started on…
The Rural Blog: Majority of children consume one sugary drink a day; links to obesity, poor health
Nearly two-thirds of children ages 2-19 consume at least one sugary drink per day, says a study by the Centers…
KentuckyRxCard provides HIPAA compliant prescription discount coupon — it’s free, online
Representatives of the KentuckyRxCard spoke at the Supporting Latino Families Northern Kentucky meeting Thursday at the Center for Great Neighborhoods….
Kentucky failing in efforts to reduce tobacco use, American Lung Association national report says
The American Lung Association’s “State of Tobacco Control” report has found that in 2016 Kentucky failed to do enough to…
KY Health Issues Poll: Kentuckians split on ACA (also known as Obamacare); 90 percent are insured
The 2016 Kentucky Health Issues Poll (KHIP), conducted by Interact for Health and the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky, has…
New NKY Wellness Challenge kicks off as 25 local businesses show their healthy initiatives
The NKY Wellness Challenge kicked-off with a celebration at the Erlanger Branch of the Kenton County Public Library. Over 25…
SmartHealthToday: Volunteering really is good for your health — take a look at the positive factors
By Shelly Reese SmartHealthToday Looking for a New Year’s resolution that benefits everyone? Consider volunteering. A growing body of evidence…
Emerald Trace on Turkeyfoot to celebrate official opening of $14m senior living community
A new chapter in senior care in Northern Kentucky will begin next week as Elsmere Mayor Marty Lenhof and more…
St. Elizabeth Healthcare says ‘take steps toward healthier heart’ with “Time for your Heart’ sessions
Take steps toward a healthier heart in 2017 The St. Elizabeth Heart & Vascular Institute is offering a comprehensive…
SmartHealthToday: Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is real; sometimes light therapy is called for
By Matt Koesters SmartHealthToday Shorter days and grayer skies could leave you feeling blue. If you’re caught up in a…
Dr. Brooke Edwards named chief medical officer of Urology Group, sees patients in Northern Kentucky
Brooke Edwards, M.D., has been named chief medical officer of Norwood-based The Urology Group. In her new role, Dr. Edwards…
About snow shoveling: Some expert tips on doing it without back pain (start with curved handle)
The winter weather the region has experienced has brought with it the need to shovel snow out of driveways and…
SmartHealthToday: Protect yourself against the flu, other illnesses with these three simple tips
By Shelly Reese SmartHealthToday It’s that time of the year. The cold weather has driven everyone indoors and that close…
Staying safe from carbon monoxide poisoning as temperatures drop, and you use alternative heat
By Barbara J. Fox Ky.gov As temperatures drop and the risk for carbon monoxide poisoning increases, Kentuckians are urged to…
SmartHealthToday: ‘Most wonderful time of year’ can put stress on you, your pocketbook; keep focus
By Matt Koesters SmartHealthToday They call it “the most wonderful time of the year,” but the holiday season can be…
Older Americans’ marijuana use increases; researchers say more information needed on risks
As the number of older adults using marijuana increases, researchers say more information is needed to determine the effects of…
Stay healthy warning: Avoid Salmonella by following these tips for handling your backyard chickens
Over the past few years, outbreaks of Salmonella infections associated with live poultry in backyard flocks have become more common…
SmartHealthToday: Some tips for runners to stay warm, dry and out of harm’s way . . .
By Dianne Gebhardt-French SmartHealthToday She’s a runner, too, so she understands the temptation of the open road. But as our…
SmartHealthToday: Your heart really can be broken . . . but it can be fixed too; know why and how
By Dianne Gebhardt-French SmartHealthToday It’s more than a line in a poem. More than a lyric in a song. Your…
Your ‘Salt Tooth’: Much loved, much used spice a major culprit in cardiovascular disease
By Jennifer Smith Special to NKyTribune A sprinkle over a baked potato or a teaspoon to flavor a pot of…