Tag: exercise
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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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Column: Bladder leaks aren’t normal — here’s how to fix them
By Dr. Johnnie Wright Jr. University of Kentucky Think bladder leaks are just part of aging? Laughing, sneezing or lifting shouldn’t come with a leak. Although it’s easy to dismiss...
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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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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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Diabetes prevention: What you need to know
By Tami Ross University of Kentucky About one in three Kentuckians have prediabetes and often go undiagnosed due to a lack of noticeable symptoms. Prediabetes occurs when blood sugar levels...
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Study finds even small amounts of exercise decrease risks of dementia
By Liberty Gilbert Kentucky Health News A new study has found that people can lower their risk for dementia through exercise and, the more exercise, the lower the risk. “Our...
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Have your New Year’s resolutions already failed? Here are tips to get back on track
Kentucky Health News Many people ring in the new year with good intentions, striving to make it better than the previous year — until they give up on their goals....
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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...