By now, you’ve probably heard of the popular “green smoothie”. Throughout the Tri-State, on-the-go parents and busy professionals alike can be seen sipping these vibrant, creamy drinks. Albeit trendy, my morning green smoothie is here to stay. It’s a convenient, nutritious meal that starts each of my busy days healthily, even when I’m running late. […]
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Wellness Wednesday: Taste the Rainbow
Earlier this month, Mars, Inc. pledged to remove artificial colors from more than 50 brands over the next five years. Even though the FDA states that artificial colors are safe for human consumption, Mars, Kraft, General Mills and other food companies are removing them to meet consumer demand. Skittles, m&m’s and other Mars products will […]
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Hepatitis C Cases in Northern Kentucky Continue to Rise; Needle Exchange Sees Starts, Stops
Northern Kentucky now has one of the highest rates of hepatitis C infection in the nation. That’s according to the Northern Kentucky Health Department which counted 1,100 cases diagnosed in 2015. The increase in hep C cases is directly related to the region’s ongoing battle with heroin use and the associated sharing of tainted needles. […]
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Wellness Wednesday: Sugar Crash Course
I’ve always lived by the mantra, “everything in moderation”. Or so I thought. In the United States, 80% of the 600,000 items sold in grocery stores has added sugar. At that rate, I know I consume more sugar than I realize, even with mindful food choices. But not all sugar is created equal. While both […]
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NKY Home Healthcare Company Has New Name, Owner
LHC Group has completed acquisition of The Visiting Nurses Association of Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky’s home health operations in Kentucky. Under its new ownership, the provider will operate under the new name of Lifeline Home Health of Northern Kentucky. In its commitment to provide quality home health care to the people of Kenton, Campbell […]
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Wellness Wednesday: What Drives Your Health?
Your health is up to you. Not your doctor. Not your pharmacist. Not your trainer. You. With all that power, it’s important to understand what kind of driver you are before you hit the road. Most of us fall prey to distractions like tempting treats or lazy Netflix binges, similar to texting and driving or […]
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Wellness Wednesday: 6 Reasons Why Traveling is Good for the Mind, Body, and Soul
Being “well” is not just about picking heavy things up and putting them down. Wellness as a whole does not entail just seeing how fast you can run a mile or a 5K; and wellness is not just about eating well, or even sleeping well. Though wellness takes on many definitions, it is essentially a […]
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Region’s First Trails Challenge to be Held in April
The Cincinnati Reds won’t be the only ones celebrating Opening Day this spring. Green Umbrella’s Tri-State Trails announced last week the region’s first Opening Day on the Trails Challenge will take place on April 16. The event is part of a national kickoff to the spring outdoors season organized by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy. The Trails Challenge […]
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Local Fitness & Nutrition Experts On How to Commit to New Year Resolutions
It’s January and that means New Year’s resolutions are in full swing, or already broken. For many, the top goal is to be healthier and in better physical shape. These resolutions are typically a good decision and when followed, they can make us feel better about ourselves. The problem is when these efforts fizzle over […]
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Wellness Wednesday: Achieve Your New Year’s Resolution with S.M.A.R.T. Goals
Can you believe that we are already six days into the New Year? Time to check-in and see how those New Year’s resolutions are coming. For some, you are kicking butt and highly motivated. You are in the gym training with use of resistance and cardiovascular machines a few days a week or more. You […]