If you think a fitness tracker will make the perfect gift, you may want to think twice. While they are a popular gadget, they can carry a negative stigma that may have you wishing you got Aunt Shelia a scarf instead. Avoid the awkwardness around the tree by following these dos and don’ts when considering…
Just like the song says, “It’s a long way down the holiday road.” When you have diabetes, holiday travel takes some extra planning and preparation. Follow these steps so you can make it home (or to the Bahamas) for the holidays. Preparing for a road trip Pack plenty of diabetes supplies, twice as much as…
As if living with food allergies isn’t challenging enough, holiday get-togethers can feel like a nightmare before Christmas. Family gatherings, friends’ parties and social engagements usually have food as the main attraction. Because there is no cure for food allergies, the only way to prevent a reaction is strict avoidance of the trigger foods —…
Chestnuts are roasting on an open fire, the family is snuggled on the couch sipping hot cocoa and sharing stories of old. Kids are playing a board game and — wait for it — getting along! Who doesn’t dream of joyfully perfect holiday gatherings? The reality is family relationships are complicated and holiday gatherings rarely…
Question of the day: Would you eat off a toilet seat? I’m willing to bet the majority of us would reply with a resounding, “No!” and maybe add an expletive or two. Well, I hate to break it to you, but if you’re one of the 47 percent of people who eat lunch at their…
Curious about trying a Neti pot, but a little afraid? Some people swear by these nasal-rinsing devices to manage their clogged-up sinuses. Some people are completely freaked out about them. Nasal rinsing, or irrigation, with a saline solution can moisten irritable, dry nasal passageways and relieve symptoms of sinus infections, colds, infections and flu. Using…
On a day most of us set aside to be thankful for our many blessings, Dixie Howard was counting hers as she recovered from nearly losing her life to a stroke. She also was celebrating her 100th birthday. Two days before the holiday and major milestone, Howard became unresponsive and fell unconscious during an afternoon…
A healthy twist on your traditional holiday side dish, this sweet and savory side dish is sure to be a family favorite year after year! With 150 percent of your daily vitamin A needs and 30 percent of your daily fiber, you can take pride in nourishing your guests as you celebrate this holiday season….
My beard is many things for many people. For my wife, the lingering food crumbs are a cause for embarrassment. For my daughter, it gives her something to practice braiding. For my son, it helps him pick me out in a crowd. So, as thousands of men dedicate the winter months to eschewing razor blades…
Rudy Jones is a man on the go. If the Louisville native is not playing tennis with a friend, he may be skiing or riding go-karts with his grandson. If you can catch Jones in one place long enough to ask him where someone should go for the best cancer care and research possible, he…
The thought of missing work troubled Bettie Hart. To the reading recovery teacher at Overdale Elementary in Hillview, Kentucky, Hart’s students mean the world to her. “I really love my job, these kids,” Hart, age 64, said. “They struggle with reading, and I want to help them in every way I can.” So when doctors…
Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to stop and reflect on the past year. This year has been full of highs and lows, but we all can find something we are thankful for. Gratitude isn’t just for hipsters, mom bloggers and yogis. We can take the moment this Thanksgiving and look outside of ourselves — beyond…
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