Cured of a Rare Disease

Kelly Tabor has had a challenging journey since being diagnosed with a rare disease of the lymph system when she was 21 years old.By Mary Ellen Bianco In March 2011, Kelly Tabor was a student at the University of Louisville and was working part time. She had been feeling like she was getting a sore throat, and during a well-woman checkup at Advocates for Women’s Health, Dr. Leigh S. Walsh noticed a lump in the lymph nodes on the left side of Kelly’s neck.Dr. Walsh immediately ordered blood work and a sonogram. “When the nurse [...]

By |2016-09-28T08:30:00-04:00September 28, 2016|Health Battle|

After You Jump the Broom, 5 Survival Tips for Staying Married

By Marie BradbyMy friends and I attended several weddings across the country this summer. It was the stuff of dreams: misty-eyed fathers proudly ushering brides in confectionery gowns down the aisle; grooms playfully wearing Star Wars cufflinks; and sharply dressed guests tossing lavender buds and plumeria petals on the amorous couples as they head to their reception and honeymoon.But instead of a toaster, I wanted my gift to be a guide for how to stay married after the fairy tale wears off. Because...well, because the honeymoon will wear off. And conflicts will ensue. It’s normal. [...]

By |2016-09-27T08:30:00-04:00September 27, 2016|Survival Skills|

Want to Join a Singing Group?

Happiness comes in music and friends.By Carrie VittitoeMarty Woelfel didn’t sing in a chorus in high school or college, although she did sing a bit with a church choir during her younger years. She would often become frustrated because bass parts were not written for women, and she would have to modulate her voice to sing a man’s part.Still, she loved music, so in 1983, Marty became a member of the Pride of Kentucky Chorus of Sweet Adelines International, where she continues to be involved today as a retiree. Singing with the group can be [...]

By |2016-09-26T08:30:00-04:00September 26, 2016|Mental Health|

A Great Tool for Caregivers & A Soup You Will Love

Have you read our new issue of Today’s Transitions? This season, we have a good plan you can follow for enhancing every part of your life. Here are a few ways you can begin the process and make your fall season memorable. Here are five fresh ideas for fall...• Form new friendships by joining a social group. • We found the perfect outfit for a fall festival.• We didn’t know a doorbell could be a great tool for caregivers. • A bowl of butternut squash soup will keep you full and happy. Oh, and don’t [...]

By |2016-09-25T08:30:00-04:00September 25, 2016|Today's Transitions Now|

3 Things to Do When Life Is Not Going Your Way

By Torie Temple When You Feel DiscouragedFeeling discouraged doesn’t have to be a bad thing, says Katie Gangler, licensed clinical social worker of Better Self Counseling. “I think feeling discouraged can be a healthy reality to failing if kept in check,” she says. “I don’t think it can be avoided if you don’t meet your goals.Discouragement can help motivate us [into thinking,] ‘I don’t want to feel that way again, so I will try something else.’” When You Have a Loss — Such as a DivorceMaking a tangible change and exploring new interests is something [...]

By |2016-09-24T08:30:00-04:00September 24, 2016|Featured|

How Meagan Shaver Brings Positivity into Her Life

Staying motivated “My athletic group motivates me! Seeing a variety of people working out no matter the age, gender, or weight keeps me going. If they can do it, I can do it! I try to go hard at every workout so that I can make a positive impact on those around me.”Best exercise“High Intensity Training. It allows you to get an hour workout in while targeting all body parts. It targets weight training, cardio, and toning. I swear by this exercise, because afterward, you feel like you’ve accomplished a lot, and the results really [...]

By |2016-09-23T19:00:00-04:00September 23, 2016|Best Bodies|
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