Health Articles

By Frank G. Vice, DVM, BS Pharm A brief review of skin anatomy will help the reader focus on areas of dermatological concern. The skin, hair, pads, toenails and surrounding tissues are developing while the pup is still an embryo.  These tissues are formed in the ectodermal embryonic layer and are …

The phrase, “The fear of the Lord,” was one I never liked. By Alex Anderson, Senior Associate Pastor at Bayside Community Church Before I was a Christ-follower I thought, “Who would want to be a Christian and serve a god you would have to be afraid of?” By that time …

Does the cost of healthcare stress you out? You’re not alone. A 2014 study conducted by the American Psychological Association found that at least 72 percent of Americans were stressed over financial concerns at least some of the time. Twenty-two percent said they experienced extreme stress about finances. Further, 9 …

In a few short weeks, thousands of college students across Central Kentucky will be graduating, changing the world and everything in it. The University of Kentucky Federal Credit Union would like to congratulate 2017 college grads (and their parents) on all they’ve achieved already … and all they will achieve in …

By Dr. Nicole Freels, FACFAOM Lexington Podiatry When we think about poor circulation in the legs and feet, we often confine the conversation to poor blood flow to them. But that’s only half the story. The circulatory system includes arteries, which carry oxygen-rich blood to the tissues and veins, which return …

Summer is just around the corner and with it kids’ break from the routine – mornings spent sleeping in, afternoons spent watching summer is just around the corner and with it kids’ break from the routine – mornings spent sleeping in, afternoons spent watching TV or playing video games in the …

Lexington Clinic Center for Breast Care now offers the latest in breast cancer detection technology with the introduction of tomosynthesis and contrast-enhanced digital mammography. Tomosynthesis, also known as 3-D mammography, provides a better look at the breast than traditional testing. The exam process is similar to an ordinary mammogram, except …

-Written by Peter Taylor, LCSW, Jail Program Team Leader at Bluegrass.org. The Treatment Advocacy Center reports over the past decade county jails and prisons have emerged as America’s new asylums housing 10 times more mentally ill persons than hospitals. As many communities struggle to manage this mental health crisis, Bluegrass.org marks …

Dr. Pearce, D.C. Many foods are promoted as “healthy”, but in reality they are wreaking havoc on your health.  In this article I will highlight the top five foods and ingredients you should avoid. 1.    Soy and Soy Protein Isolates. Soy has been touted as a health food for a long …

By Frank G. Vice, DVM, BS Pharm An introduction to the history and incidence of Diabetes Mellitus was briefly discussed in a part l article printed in the February issue of this publication. Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is one of the most common chronic diseases in the United States that affects an …