Gallup poll shows older Americans happier in Hawaii, Arizona; Kentucky near bottom of list
The Rural Blog Older Americans are happiest in Hawaii and least happy in West Virginia and Kentucky, says the annual…
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ZIKA travel advisory: State Dept. of Public Health reminds pregnant women to avoid risky destinations
As mosquito season comes to an end and the holiday and winter travel season begins, the Kentucky Department for Public…
Kentucky’s Yarmuth named top democrat on House Budget Committee, will influence Obamacare debate
Rep. John Yarmuth of Louisville has been named ranking minority member on the House Budget Committee, a panel that will…
SmartHealthToday: 10 tips for thriving with diabetes during the holidays — takes a little discipline
By Matt Koesters SmartHealthToday Between now and the New Year, there are plenty of holiday events that will pose a…
SmartHealthToday: Selena Gomez sharing her own struggles sheds bright light on mental health issues
A version of this story discussing Selena Gomez’s lupus originally ran on Oct. 12, 2015. We’re updating it today because…
LiveWell NKY names inaugural recipients of ‘Worksite Awards’ for places that create a healthier workforce
LiveWell NKY, as part of its efforts to improve health in local businesses, is proud to announce the inaugural recipients…
SmartHealthToday: Are holiday coffees worse for you than your regular year-round choices?
By Rory Glynn SmartHealthToday With the temperatures dropping and the holidays approaching, many of us may be tempted to get…
Community health workers play important role in reducing health disparities in Eastern Kentucky
Community health workers play an important role in reducing health disparities in eastern Kentucky, say Cleveland Fed analysts. For some…
SmartHealthToday: About those leftovers, here are some fun ways to step up the game
From SmartHealthToday If you fall into the camp of Thanksgiving eaters who enjoy a turkey sandwich the next day just…
SmartHealthToday: Thanksgiving isn’t time we think ‘healthy’ food, but you might want to re-think that
We all know Thanksgiving is not and never will be a holiday in which we celebrate eating healthy food. But,…
Over 1 million signed up for insurance on federal exchange during early days of enrollment
More than a million people have enrolled in plans on HealthCare.gov since Nov. 1 and more than 300,000 did after…
Get Smart About Antibiotics Week — learn more about use of antibiotics and when not to use
Antibiotics, common medications like penicillin, can be successfully used to treat a variety of illnesses caused by microorganisms that infect…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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….
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…