Tag: Healthy Happenings

Healthy Happenings: You have the power to quit

BY DOROTHY DILLON Smoking and tobacco use increase the risk of heart disease, stroke and high blood pressure. But here’s the good news—you have the power to change that. Quitting tobacco improves heart health and lowers your risk of serious health conditions. Quit Now Kentucky provides: This American Heart Month, make a commitment to a…
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February 12, 2025
Healthy Happenings: Secondhand smoke poses serious health risks

BY DOROTHY DILLON Secondhand smoke isn’t just a nuisance—it’s a serious health risk. Breathing in secondhand smoke exposes you to over 7,000 chemicals, including at least 70 that can cause cancer. It can harm everyone, especially children, the elderly and those with respiratory conditions. Protect your loved ones by creating smoke-free spaces at home and…
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January 8, 2025