Advice and wisdom from health professionals
Does this scenario sound familiar? Your bright child is underachieving at school. Homework is a struggle and he doesn’t seem to try. He doesn’t remember what he has read. His handwriting is sloppy, and he’s a poor speller. Worse, he just seems to hate school. For years, Dr. Rick Graebe, a behavioral optometrist in Versailles, […]
Even after running a successful practice for more than 30 years, Dr. Rick Graebe, a behavioral optometrist in Versailles, continues to seek new, cutting-edge methods to help his patients. The BrainTap technology that Dr. Graebe just added to his practice is a case in point. Using visual pathways, BrainTap helps people calm their brain and […]
If you find yourself in the weeks after the holidays living with toy overload, you are not alone. You didn’t intend for this to happen, but here you are: knee deep and tripping over toys. What can you do to create more order, less mess and less chaos? Step one is to talk with your […]
If you’re trying to eat more veggies and you’re encouraging your kids to do the same, you may struggle with making meals tasty enough to tempt even the pickiest eaters in your family. The struggle is real! But don’t worry, there are plenty of options that are plant-based, healthy and delicious. Start exploring a few […]
It’s the time of year when parents vow to eat better, get in shape and spend more quality time with their kids. But those goals can feel out of reach for a busy family. We asked two Healthy Living experts from the YMCA of Central Kentucky how parents can set attainable goals for better health […]
How badly did Holly Jacobs want to help her son fix his reading problem? For more than a year, the family drove to Dr. Rick Graebe’s office in Versailles from their home near the Tennessee border. That’s four hours roundtrip. Was it worth it? “Everything worked out perfectly for us,” said Jacobs, a high school […]
There may be parents somewhere who never yell. I would love to meet them. If you are one of those parents, please scroll to the end of this article and contact me if you are willing to share your secrets. If you are a parent who yells, please read on. Most adults who yell are […]
By Kathryn Dickens, RDN Whether or not you’re a resolution maker at the start of a new year, almost everyone hopes for good health and aims to take better care of themselves and their families in some way. I am all about setting easy and achievable goals for myself, ones that allow me to add […]
It’s getting colder outside and you may be ready to build a fire to keep your family cozy and warm. Before you do, consider these safety tips courtesy of Member’s Heritage Credit Union. Keep it clear. Clear out any debris from the fireplace and keep all flammable items like furniture, blankets and papers a safe distance […]
By Darek Hendrych With the cold weather upon us, finding the motivation to stay active may be a bit more difficult. Health professionals say adults should do at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity throughout the week. While fitness can be treated as a science, for most of us, it doesn’t have to […]
