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Donna Wilcock is Working to Stop Alzheimer’s

By Marie Bradby Every day, Dr. Donna Wilcock and her team of researchers at the University of Kentucky (UK) move by milliliters toward the fundamental understanding of and treatment for one of the world’s most debilitating conditions — Alzheimer’s Disease (AD). It’s a progressive condition that destroys brain cells and eventually will wipe out the cognitive function of millions of people, leaving them unable to even dress or feed themselves.Donna is not daunted by trials and studies that have not worked. She is on a mission. She hopes her work and that of others will [...]

By April Allman|2016-10-14T08:30:00-04:00October 14, 2016|Survival Skills|

Win An Exciting Family Train Trip!

Win this giveaway from the Kentucky Railway Museum and hop on a wild ride as your train gets robbed by a gang of train robbers! Kids can dress in costume and enjoy fun activities and trick or treating. See Official Rules for details.Our winner is Victoria King!

By April Allman|2016-10-13T08:00:00-04:00October 13, 2016|Today's Family Now|

Best Bodies: Jess Marquardt

Jess Marquardt is executive director of CirqueLouis, and an instructor at Turners Circus. What Are These Places?“I love (CirqueLouis) because we are building on it every day. The center principle of CirqueLouis is compassion, and it’s so exciting to consider what it means to be a circus who cares, then act on it.” Besides planning programming and reaching out to the public, Jess performs and teaches fire workshops with this nonprofit — just a year-and-a-half old.“Turners Circus is where I started my circus adventure, so it holds a special place in my heart. It’s a [...]

By April Allman|2016-10-12T08:30:00-04:00October 12, 2016|Best Bodies|

“Real style is never right or wrong — it’s a matter of being yourself on purpose.” says Maggie Kapp about her work wardrobe.

By Keri FoyMaggie Kapp sets herself apart with fashion.Maggie Kapp’s work environment used to be tiny desks, white boards, and crayons. Even as a former first grade teacher, Maggie’s style often drew attention. Now, as a pharmaceutical rep selling prenatal vitamins, Maggie still uses her flair for fashion to make interactions with doctors memorable.“As a pharmaceutical sales rep, there are lots of us out there. I think it’s important that my doctors remember who I am,” says Maggie. “You have to have confidence in what you’re wearing.”Magenta is a mustMaggie is a fan of color. [...]

By April Allman|2016-10-11T08:30:00-04:00October 11, 2016|Work Wardrobe|

“I’m not a perfectionist.” And, Why That Helps Jane Termini Be Successful

By Lucy M. PritchettWhen Jane Termini and her husband Paul were living in Düsseldorf, Germany, in 2002, for his job with GE, she went on a weekend getaway to visit several pottery factories with other members of the American Women's Club. That ladies-only shopping trip became her Turning Point. “There is a section of Poland called Bolesławiec, and I was told the pottery factories there were something I just had to see. The first time I went it was a jaw-dropping experience. I was attracted to all the color and shapes of the pottery. The [...]

By April Allman|2024-11-24T17:18:17-05:00October 10, 2016|Old Weekend Posts|

Coping With Depression

By Carrie Vittitoe For some women, depression is profound sadness that pours into a waterfall of tears. For others, depression is rage that spews forth as a result of minor irritations. Depression may be the dull pressure of emptiness that makes being among friends and loved ones unbearable, or it can be bone-crushing fatigue that makes sitting up in bed a Herculean feat.Sarah Hayden, 43, has struggled with depression most of her life. She was diagnosed in high school, but it took years for her to receive treatment. She didn’t know she needed medication, but [...]

By April Allman|2016-10-09T08:30:00-04:00October 9, 2016|Health Battle|

Donna Wilcock is Working to Stop Alzheimer’s

Win An Exciting Family Train Trip!

Best Bodies: Jess Marquardt

“Real style is never right or wrong — it’s a matter of being yourself on purpose.” says Maggie Kapp about her work wardrobe.

“I’m not a perfectionist.” And, Why That Helps Jane Termini Be Successful

Coping With Depression

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