How many times have you been told to “listen to your gut,” that feeling inside that helps guide your decisions? While that sixth sense guidance can be helpful, listening to your actual gut could be one of the best health decisions you make. The gut microbiome, made up of the microorganisms that live in our […]
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Preventative Health Screenings: Identify Problems Before They Start
What’s In There? A closer look inside the body helps find small problems before they become big. Work with your primary care physician to coordinate your overall prevention strategy. Lung Cancer Screening According to the CDC website, an annual lung cancer screening is recommended for individuals who meet three criteria, “have a 20-pack/year or more […]
Hydration And Health…What You Need To Know
Depending on where you were this past summer and how high the temperatures climbed, you may have had dehydration on your mind. It’s easy to remember the need to drink enough water when the sun is shining and the head index is 90 degrees or more, but getting enough fluid is always important, regardless of […]
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Traveling With High-End Touches
People have different ideas as to what constitutes luxury. For some, luxury may be sleeping in a king-size bed, while for others luxury may be Michelin-star meals. It could mean a hotel within walking distance of Piazza San Marco in Venice, Italy, versus having to take a vaporetto from your hotel into Venice proper. Or, […]
When In Old Louisville…
Go to Buck’s Restaurant and Bar (buckslou.com), located in the heart of Old Louisville in the historic Mayflower Building at 425 W. Ormsby. With an attractive Art Deco vibe and beautiful bar with huge vases full of white flowers, Buck’s offers a dessert menu that is sure to delight, as well as serving lunch from […]
Health & Fitness
It’s Time To Think About Your Gut
How many times have you been told to “listen to your gut,” that feeling inside that helps guide your decisions? While that sixth sense guidance can be helpful, listening to your actual gut could be one of the best health decisions you make. The gut microbiome, made up of the microorganisms that live in our […]
Get Fit – Exercise Reverses Aging
Roderick Williams, 57, goes to the YMCA with his wife Sharon several times a week. “We work out together and try to hold each other accountable in staying fit. The more a couple does anything together, the better their relationship will be. Having a workout a partner makes a difference, even if it is another […]
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Is Love A Luxury?
Of the many foundations a home can have, love is the most vital. A home built on love, even without other foundations, has a strong chance of enduring. However, a home with all other foundations but lacking love is destined for destruction. A man once sought a psychiatrist’s advice on how best to raise his […]
Traveling With High-End Touches
People have different ideas as to what constitutes luxury. For some, luxury may be sleeping in a king-size bed, while for others luxury may be Michelin-star meals. It could mean a hotel within walking distance of Piazza San Marco in Venice, Italy, versus having to take a vaporetto from your hotel into Venice proper. Or, […]
Preventative Health Screenings: Identify Problems Before They Start
What’s In There? A closer look inside the body helps find small problems before they become big. Work with your primary care physician to coordinate your overall prevention strategy. Lung Cancer Screening According to the CDC website, an annual lung cancer screening is recommended for individuals who meet three criteria, “have a 20-pack/year or more […]
Rachel Platt: ‘Why Hold Back?’
An inductee into the Kentucky Journalism Hall of Fame, Rachel Platt is recognized from her years at Good Morning Kentuckiana and remembered for her truthful and compassionate reporting style on topics that matter. When Rachel was offered a weekend co-anchor position with WHAS11 in 1989, she knew she was saying yes to a career she […]
Get Your Zs For Good Health
As we age, getting a good night’s sleep can be more elusive. Common sleep problems such as sleep apnea and insomnia occur with greater frequency as we age. This can make it difficult to get the recommended 7-8 hours of sleep each night. Because sleep is necessary for heart health, blood sugar regulation, stress management, […]