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Chill and grill this weekend

Celebrate the last blast of summer with an easy and healthy grilling recipe. Chill out and let your grill do the work. Grilled Chicken Breasts With Lemon Broccoli 4 skinless,…

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‘I can, and I will’

Summer Blizzard has always been an active person but decided she was ready for a new challenge. A couple of years ago, she learned about the Bike to Beat Cancer…

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9 simple uses for chia seeds

The chia seed’s name instantly brings to mind a catchy refrain from a TV commercial. Cha-cha-cha-chia! But this chia is no pet. It’s a tiny seed packed with a wallop…

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Summer & fall collide: Apple Pie Smoothie

Though it still feels like the endless summer, apple season is here! And who doesn’t love apple pie? Now you can enjoy everything you love about apple pie in a…

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Doctor describes horrors of sex abuse

***This article includes graphic details*** As a medical resident, I saw a 4-year-old girl with a large tear in her vagina that required surgery to put it back together. I…

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A call to duty

When Iraq invaded Kuwait in 1990, leading to the first Gulf War, Oldham County native Kenneth J. Payne, M.D., was bound by honor, duty and commitment to serve his country….

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What if I can’t breastfeed?

Breastfeeding can seem like a daunting task — it did for me. What questions should I ask? How do I prepare? What if the baby can’t or won’t latch or…

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Watermelon & berry drink recipe

Summer is the perfect time to enjoy sweet and juicy watermelon. Melons are high in essential vitamins and minerals, making them an excellent choice for a snack or side dish….

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When you’re an eyewitness to a tantrum

I’m the mother of a fabulous 2-year-old boy. Casey is funny, loving and rambunctious. He’s also one package of M&Ms away from a temper tantrum in the middle of a…

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Under a snack attack?

It strikes us all — sometimes when we least expect it; sometimes like clockwork every day. We are in our cars, at our desks or working the front lines when…

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The internet stole my life

I decided to give up the internet. No more surfing websites, chatting on social media, playing video games or watching Netflix. When I turned my smartphone and two tablets over…

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Ask; don’t stare

Fifteen-month-old Kinsley Pruitt was born prematurely with major health issues. For the most part, she appears to be like most other toddlers — learning to walk and explore the world…

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