Tag: diet
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September’s Our Healthy Kentucky Home campaign focuses on obesity, which impacts 38% of Kentuckians
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The focus of September’s “Our Healthy Kentucky Home” initiative is obesity, which is a major concern in Kentucky. “Obesity is a complex and costly...
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The New York Times asks experts to dispel 10 nutrition myths
In an effort to dispel many of the nutrition myths that persist, Sophie Egan, with The New York Times, asked 10 of the top nutrition experts in the United States...
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7 things doctors wish families knew this back-to-school season
StatePoint Media As you prepare children to return to the classroom this fall, the American Medical Association has seven tips to help your family have a healthy school year. “As...
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State health initiative focuses on addiction and harm reduction in July
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The focus of July’s “Our Healthy Kentucky Home” initiative is substance use disorder, otherwise known as addiction, and harm reduction. “More than 80,000 people...
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State initiative focuses on women’s health during May, Women’s Health Month
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The focus of May’s “Our Healthy Kentucky Home” initiative is women’s health, which is Women’s Health Month. “Women face unique challenges covering our physical,...
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UK’s colon and lung cancer research described as ‘groundbreaking’ and ‘surprising’
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Researchers at the University of Kentucky looked at the differences in the colon cancer tumors from Appalachian and non-Appalachian patients as a way to...
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State health initiative focuses on mental health, a condition that impacts nearly 1 in 4 adults
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News The focus of April’s “Our Healthy Kentucky Home” initiative is mental health. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly one in...
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December’s Our Healthy Kentucky Home campaign focuses on heart-healthy tips
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky introduced a year-long initiative to improve Kentuckians’ health last month, dubbed “Our Healthy Kentucky Home,” and this month the campaign focuses on heart...
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State leaders want Kentuckians to participate in a new initiative to improve health
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Kentucky has launched a year-long initiative to improve Kentuckians’ health and wellness through small, sustainable steps. Gov. Andy Beshear said at an Oct. 31...
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Study finds a genetic marker determines a love for salty foods; says they should be considered a treat, like dessert
Heart-disease death rate for Kentuckians over 35 in 2012-14 (CDC map) A person’s desire for salty foods may be determined by their genes, and that could spell trouble for their...