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Bike to Beat Cancer: Dr. Joseph Flynn pedals for a cure

My favorite time of year is fast approaching — no, not my birthday — Bike to Beat Cancer! For those who have spent time with me, you know I am…

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Heart, News

Sports writer Tim Sullivan survives often fatal heart ailment

Louisville sportswriter Tim Sullivan returned home after covering a late baseball game. His wife, Lisa, was asleep, and he was on his computer winding down when he felt a sudden,…

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News, Prevention and Wellness

How to handle an overdose situation

The nation’s opioid epidemic is spawning potent mixes of already deadly street drugs. These new, highly potent drugs are causing more overdoses as well as harm to first responders who…

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News, Sports Health

Barre class is suitable for every person. Here’s why

If you’re accustomed to exercise classes that push everyone to do the exact same thing, barre can offer an adaptive teaching method. There’s no forcing your body to do things…

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Cancer, News

Mammogram results now will tell Kentucky women more

Starting this month in Kentucky, the letter you receive with your mammogram results will tell you whether you have dense breast tissue. Why does it matter? Dense breast tissue can…

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News, Obstetrics

Moms and moms-to-be look for answers on Zika

As summer and mosquito season hit full steam, many women who are pregnant, or couples who are considering becoming pregnant, may have concerns about the mosquito-borne Zika virus. As new…

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News, Prevention and Wellness

How many steps a day should you be walking?

Walking is the simplest way to get fit — you can do it anywhere, anytime. The average American takes 5,117 steps a day, which is equivalent to walking just over…

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Prevention and Wellness

Why it’s important to come out to your doctor

If you are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT), being open about your sexual identity has driven many decisions and conversations in your life. One place it’s important to be…

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News, Sports Health

Mia Hamm inspires athletes to be resilient and empowered

I was 14 when the 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup, which included Mia Hamm, put the world on notice that female athletes could be an important part of the athletic…

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News, Prevention and Wellness

What that handbag is doing to your body

Heavy purses, totes and messenger bags put a lot of stress on your bones, joints and muscles without you even realizing it. Over time, they can cause permanent damage and…

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News, Prevention and Wellness

4 tips for surviving the early blast of hot and humid weather

Despite the date on the calendar being June, the meteorologists are warning of a heat wave. Are you prepared for these hot and humid days? “As temperatures are expected to…

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Neurosciences, News

3 benefits of stroke survivor support groups

There’s more to stroke recovery than building back your body. There are mental and social components that sometimes aren’t talked about much. But with the support of fellow stroke survivors,…

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