Last year, for the first time in Kentucky’s 226-year history, a statewide elected official had a baby while holding office. And then it happened for a second time.
Health
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Did you know pets are more likely than people to be overweight? A recent study found 60% of cats and 56% of dogs are obese – compared to a third of people.
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When we’re stressed, even deciding how to relax can be a struggle. Some believe that spending planned time among the trees can give us all the calm we need to cope with our hectic schedules.
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About 50% of patients with chronic conditions sometimes fail to take their medication as prescribed. This can lead to higher rates of hospital admissions, poorer health outcomes and increased healthcare costs.
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Breaking news: The average American worker is tired. Two-thirds of employees don’t believe they have proper work-life balance, while half of all full-time workers reported working over 40 hours per week.
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Many of us associate pinwheels with lazy spring days or summer festivals from childhood. For hundreds of Kentucky agencies, this whimsical object represents a topic that’s far from idyllic – child abuse.
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Kentucky might be known for horses and basketball, but lately it has been receiving attention in another area – organ donation. A Kentucky patient and University of Louisville Hospital were featured in an episode of HBO’s “Vice News Tonight,” helping dispel some myths about donation.
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Think your teen sleeps too much? For many, they might not be getting enough.
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Pediatric abusive head trauma – usually caused by the violent shaking of a baby – is a leading cause of child abuse deaths in children under 5. With education and awareness, these cases are preventable.