Wellness is a choice you make every day. “If you don’t make wellness a priority, you will not be well,” says Terry Gehrke, health and wellness coach at Balanced Wellness. Small choices in all areas of wellness such as nutrition, sleep, social relationships and physical activity can have an amazing cumulative effect leading to a […]
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Small Steps For Vibrant Wellness
Wellness is a choice you make every day. “If you don’t make wellness a priority, you will not be well,” says Terry Gehrke, health and wellness coach at Balanced Wellness. Small choices in all areas of wellness such as nutrition, sleep, social relationships and physical activity can have an amazing cumulative effect leading to a […]

Check Out These Three Accessible Places To Visit This Summer (Part 1 of 3)
When you or a loved one needs to navigate life in a wheelchair or scooter, accessibility becomes everything. Being able to get around public spaces, which can help combat isolation; having places where people with disabilities can exercise; and overall changing how we include the disabled community in the design of the built environment can […]
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Try This Unique Way Of Seeing Portions Of The Bluegrass State
Ride the rails: There are lots of ways to explore Kentucky, but none are as unique as doing a rail tour using pedal-powered vehicles that run on railroad tracks. Rail Explorers USA offers several tours, including the Kentucky River Twilight Run that takes pedalers from Lawrenceburg to Versailles. These vehicles are good for all ages, […]

Kindness And Creativity In Oldham County
Only 20 minutes from downtown Louisville, Oldham County is a perfect destination for a summer day trip. We reached out to the experts — Oldham County residents — for recommendations and were overwhelmed by the many enthusiastic responses. Here are some favorite stops to add to your itinerary. LA GRANGE La Grange became known as […]
Health & Fitness

Chill Out: Tips For Managing Summer Stress
Ahhh, summertime. The flowers are in bloom, the sky is a clear, vibrant blue, and all is well. Or maybe not. Even though summertime is associated with relaxing, it can be a time of considerable stress. The routines that give our lives structure take a hiatus. We may travel and deal with traffic and airline […]

Three Food Groups That Can Change Your Life
The best choices at the store. The foods you consume make a difference, both in how you feel today, and your long-term health. “Our bodies have to be nourished to function properly,” says Susan Borders, registered dietitian. What foods should you incorporate into your diet? As a general rule, choose a variety of plant-based foods. […]
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Chill Out: Tips For Managing Summer Stress
Ahhh, summertime. The flowers are in bloom, the sky is a clear, vibrant blue, and all is well. Or maybe not. Even though summertime is associated with relaxing, it can be a time of considerable stress. The routines that give our lives structure take a hiatus. We may travel and deal with traffic and airline […]

Try This Unique Way Of Seeing Portions Of The Bluegrass State
Ride the rails: There are lots of ways to explore Kentucky, but none are as unique as doing a rail tour using pedal-powered vehicles that run on railroad tracks. Rail Explorers USA offers several tours, including the Kentucky River Twilight Run that takes pedalers from Lawrenceburg to Versailles. These vehicles are good for all ages, […]

Kindness And Creativity In Oldham County
Only 20 minutes from downtown Louisville, Oldham County is a perfect destination for a summer day trip. We reached out to the experts — Oldham County residents — for recommendations and were overwhelmed by the many enthusiastic responses. Here are some favorite stops to add to your itinerary. LA GRANGE La Grange became known as […]

Check Out These Three Accessible Places To Visit This Summer (Part 1 of 3)
When you or a loved one needs to navigate life in a wheelchair or scooter, accessibility becomes everything. Being able to get around public spaces, which can help combat isolation; having places where people with disabilities can exercise; and overall changing how we include the disabled community in the design of the built environment can […]

Carrying Around Kindness
Small, everyday acts of kindness don’t feel small when they are truly needed. Kim Holsclaw of Blessings in a Backpack knows this firsthand: “Being kind has life-changing effects on other people,” she says. Born in Pikeville, Kentucky, Kim is the proud daughter of a coal operator. As an only child and a “daddy’s girl,” Kim […]