As we approach daylight savings, American Heart Association warns time change affects on heart health
Losing an extra hour of sleep may not be the worst thing that could happen when you “spring forward” at…
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American Heart Assocation offers cold weather heart health tips — how to stay safe
The American Heart Association offers some important information for staying heart healthy in cold temperatures. While grocery store shelves may…
Healthy Headlines: Pregnancy can be the ultimate cardiac stress test, what expecting moms should know
Experiencing a pregnancy is an exciting time in a woman’s life. In addition to all the steps to prepare for…
Greater Cincinnati Kroger pharmacies offering free blood pressure screenings during Heart Month
In recognition of Heart Month in February, The Cincinnati/Dayton division of Kroger is teaming up with the Cincinnati chapter of…
American Heart Association says statins do not pose undue risk of neurological complications
By Dr. Larry Goldstein University of Kentucky Statins, drugs often used in the treatment of patients with or at higher…
St. E. Healthy Headlines: Heart attacks can happen unexpectedly, act fast if you suspect symptoms
Heart attacks often don’t send warning signs. So, when people suddenly and unexpectedly feel symptoms, they think, “This can’t be…
Promoting a healthy heart and the right amount of exercise during Heart Month this February
By Dr. Marc Paranzino University of Kentucky February is Heart Month, a time to focus on our cardiovascular well-being and…
Hebron’s Goodridge Elementary receives Kids Heart Challenge Grant from American Heart Association
To help Kentucky students perform better in the classroom and drive long-term health benefits, the American Heart Association awarded Goodridge…
American Heart Association names two NKY women head of annual Go Red for Women campaign
The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization devoted to a world of healthier lives for all, announces Laura…
St. E. Healthy Headlines: How one woman’s quick response helped save her husband’s life
By Corinne Holmes St. Elizabeth Healthcare When people are trained in CPR, they learn the importance of calling 9-1-1 right…
February is American Heart Month: Time to ‘Wear Red,’ focus on cardiac heath, learn ‘hands-only’ CPR
Gov. Andy Beshear signed a proclamation last week in honor of “Wear Red Day” and the American Heart Association of…
American Heart Association and KAHP expand infant CPR kit initiative, now serving 21 counties
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The American Heart Association and the Kentucky Association of Health Plans (KAHP) announced an expansion…
VonLehman’s Keith Carlson to lead local CycleNation movement benefiting American Stroke Association
Keith Carlson, Managing Director of Mergers and Aquisitions and shareholder at VonLehman and CEO and a managing partner at Roebling…
American Heart Association adds sleep to Life Essentials checklist; adults need 7-9 hours a night
Staff Report The American Heart Association has added healthy sleep to its checklist measuring cardiovascular health, making its Life Essentials…
Five Seasons Sports Club to donate a percentage of February fees to American Heart Association
Five Seasons Sports Club is sharing the love throughout the month of February by donating a portion of the club’s…
Heathy Headlines: Musician Ken Foltz making sweet music after his minimally-invasive heart surgery
St. Elizabeth Healthcare As a professional musician and saxophone player, Ken Foltz loves spending a few hours jamming with a…
Kenneth Horsey, UK football player, came back from his heart condition to advocate for heart health
By Julie Lay American Heart Association The game of football is as much a mental game as it is physical….
Stuck at home? Here are some effective exercise options for you; move more, sit less
By Maridith Yahl NKyTribune reporter Now that the cold weather is here, there is no need to stop fitness routines….
Erlanger Fire/EMS recognized by AHA with Gold Plus Award for treatment of heart-attack patients
The Erlanger Fire/EMS Department has received the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold Plus Award for implementing quality improvement…
Healthy Headlines: American Heart Association offers seven tips to better heart health
St. Elizabeth Healthcare The American Heart Association focuses on seven risk factors you can improve through lifestyle changes to improve…
New nutrition labels use larger portion sizes and list added sugar; know what your eating
Kentucky Health News Nutrition fact labels are the primary source of information about what’s in the food we eat, and…
Libraries as part of your fitness routine? Why not. BCPL has several options available
By Kelsey Shackelford Boone County Public Library When is the last time you took a walk? A true, brisk walk,…