Heart disease is the nation’s number one killer. If you or someone you love were having a heart attack, would you recognize the signs and symptoms? St. Elizabeth is hosting a free community education program on Wednesday, August 26 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the METS Center in Erlanger. Learn from the medical experts at Mayo […]
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Wellness Tour Offers Free Health Tests for Local Adults
The Walgreens Wellness Tour with the National Urban League will be in Covington on August 21 providing three free health tests at the Walgreens on Madison Avenue. The free tests measure 10 key health indicators that include total cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure, body mass index, body composition, skeletal muscle, resting metabolism, visceral fat, real body […]
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NKY Health District Names Officers
The Northern Kentucky District Board of Health has selected Julie Metzger Aubuchon, OD, Jack Lenihan, DMD, and Chris Reinersman as officers for its fiscal year 2016, which runs from July 1, 2015, through June 30, 2016. Metzger Aubuchon, representing Boone County, will serve as Chair. She is an optometrist with Metzger Eye Care with offices in […]
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Covington Bike-Centennial Tour Rescheduled for August 8
Come join in the fun as the Covington Bike-Centennial Tour rolls through the streets of Covington to showcase the history and diversity of Covington’s neighborhoods. The Bike-Centennial Tour ride will take place on Saturday, August 8. Depending on the route selected – a 10-mile, a 5-mile and a 2-mile route – the ride will depart from […]
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Wellness Wednesday: Sugar is Everywhere
A long time ago, high sugar or “energy foods” would have been a reward or used to refuel our bodies after a long journey or a hard day of work. Now, we start our day with 50 grams or nearly ten teaspoons or more of sugar in a tall caramel drink from the local coffee […]
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Organic, Hybrid, Traditional: What the Heck’s the Difference?
“Organic” this, “Hybrid” that. What does it mean to our plants, our health and our environment? With so many labels, how do we know what’s best for our landscapes, fruits, veggies – and ourselves? Here’s what three general terms mean as they relate to the lawn and landscape industry, plus the pros and cons of […]
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Newport Walk to Help Raise Money for Diabetes Research
JDRF Southwest Ohio will host its annual JDRF One Walk Newport on Saturday, September 12 at Newport Festival Park, where more than 2,500 participants are expected. The event is one of more than 200 community walks nationwide that bring together thousands of people each year who share JDRF’s mission to create a world without Type I Diabetes. Walk check-in begins […]
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Wash Your Hands to Prevent Spread of Intestinal Illnesses
Cases of common gastrointestinal illnesses have risen in recent weeks in Northern Kentucky, with reports of E. coli, Campylobacteriosis and Salmonella in local residents. All three illnesses can spread through contact with livestock, so the Northern Kentucky Health Department is reminding those who come into contact with animals to use extra caution this summer. The […]
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Wellness Wednesday: Building a Stronger Backside
Here is a list of five great butt builders: One cheese coney A slice of Cheesecake A stuffed crust meat lovers pizza Five plates of Indian food from the buffet A pint of Ben and Jerry’s ice cream. Oh, I’m sorry. You wanted muscle, not fat? My mistake. Strong glutes are so important for us […]
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Wellness Wednesday: Pain in the…Foot
I think by far some of the most abused muscles in the body are the muscles of the feet. We walk on them carrying entirely too much of a load sometimes. We play sports and twist and turn on them. Some of us wear high heels. And some of us are just plain clumsy. Whatever […]