So the kids are thrilled, it’s the last day of school and they’ve got the whole summer ahead. No school, no homework, and all the time at home. But many parents are trying to figure out what to do with their kids this summer without breaking the bank. We’ve put together a short list of some free things to…
This summer is shaping up to be a hot one, and as Louisville summers usually go, a humid one too. High humidity isn’t just annoying, it can be dangerous as well. Humidity measures the amount of water in the air. Normal humidity levels are between 30%-60%, when humidity levels rise above that, you start to feel uncomfortable. Humidity affects…
The days are getting longer, and who doesn’t love all that extra sunshine? Well, we’re not the only ones. Mosquitoes also love the longer days of spring and summer. While most active during dawn and dusk, mosquitoes are a menace to anyone who enjoys spending time outside. The buzzing, the itching and the possibility of disease are exactly why we’ve…
With Louisville’s biggest weekend of the year just a few days away, the Hepatitis A outbreak sweeping through Jefferson County and the surrounding areas has many concerned. While Hep A is usually seen in a handful of people every year, the numbers this year are far higher than normal. Hep A is different than Hepatitis B and C in…
It’s Springtime Louisville! And for what feels like the millionth year in a row, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) has named Louisville the #2 worst city for allergies in 2018. According to the AAFA nearly 40% of children and 30% of adults are allergy sufferers, for these people, allergy season can seem like a lifetime of never…