Did you know that kids who are obese may NEVER reach a healthy body weight as an adult? Yep. More than 70% of kids who are overweight will become overweight adults. There are plenty of ways to get your child active this summer. Swimming is a great full body workout and it keeps you cool, which is great for those…
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One of the best things about summer is that you can spend all day in the water. Whether its at the lake, the pool, or water park, there are a few things you should know before getting your feet wet. SWIM LESSONS Everyone should know some basic lifesaving swim strokes. Even if it is only enough to get…
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Eating healthy can be hard and it can be expensive. With a McDonald’s on every corner it makes it hard to justify spending the extra money and extra time eating healthy. But, eating healthy foods is the biggest factor in our health, even over exercise. When considering weight loss, it is about 75% what you eat and 25% how you…
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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…
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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…
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Spring is the perfect time to start getting back outside, getting your heart rate up and get healthy! With longer days, and all that glorious sunshine there is no better time to start getting regular exercise. Did you know exercising for 30 minutes 2-3 days a week can help lower your risk for a number of diseases? Your…
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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…
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Summer is right around the corner, the warm sun on your face, the cool waters of Kentucky Kingdom calling your name, annnnnd the risk of skin cancer. The sun is no joke, it can be very harmful for unprotected skin. Keeping covered, staying in the shade, and wearing sun screen can all protect your skin from the damage that the…