We bet you crossed paths with someone who was coughing, sneezing, sniffling or doing all of the above over the holidays. And, guess what, we’re just getting started with flu season! Work places, schools and public areas are breeding grounds for viruses — colds, flu and respiratory illnesses. We get it — no one wants…
The mercury is dropping and flu season is picking up. It can be a confusing and deadly combination. Carbon monoxide is an colorless, odorless gas that can be emitted by a number of appliances, including improperly ventilated stoves, gas ranges, heating systems, gasoline engines and grills, as well as burning wood. The fumes can build…
Twins share a lot during their lifetime, but one thing newborns Adaline Rose and Emma Paige Decker won’t share is a birthday. The girls, delivered just four minutes apart, were born on different days — and different years. Parents Adonna and Trey Decker welcomed their daughters into the world at 11:56 p.m. on Dec. 31,…
You can try to avoid it, but it inevitably happens — holiday indigestion. Why, why, why do we do this to ourselves? “Indigestion caused by overeating can be downright uncomfortable,” said Shelley Wooldridge, APRN, with NortonGastroenterology Consultants of Louisville. “The stomach always createsacid — that’s normal; however, overeating causes the stomach to expand. Thisexpansion creates…
Many of us have never eaten sugar plums or figgy pudding, but we’re certainly no strangers to sugar cookies, candy canes, homemade fudge, eggnog and the like at this time of year. Add in loads of carb-laden favorites, such as mashed potatoes, candied yams, dressing and rolls, and it’s easy to see why many traditional…
Even the most active individuals can lose motivation in the winter. Short days marked by inclement weather blur into long nights that only feel colder. It’s easy to fall into a frozen funk. However, exercising releases “feel-good” brain chemicals, called endorphins, that lift your mood and reduce anxiety. Exercise also keeps your cardiovascular system strong, strengthens…
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…
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…
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…