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Is Sitting as Bad as Smoking?

How sitting affects health You may have heard the phrase “sitting is the new smoking.” But what exactly does that mean? For...

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How to Start a Walking Regimen

Walking boasts many benefits; here’s how to reap them Walking is a gentle, low-impact exercise that can ease you into a higher...

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Benefits of Walking

Walking can help you lose weight and clear your mind — learn more about its common benefits Do you always feel better...

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Mercy Health - Lourdes Hospital got to be a part of something important for student athletes - the donation of Guardian Caps to Paducah City Schools. The district is now the region’s first with this protective gear! Guardian Caps, pictured above, are padded, soft-shell covers that fit over the helmet. They are currently utilized by more than 100 colleges and 1,000 high schools to reduce impact during collisions in football. 🏈FOOTBALL FACT: Studies have demonstrated the soft-shell technology added to the outside of a hard-shell football helmet can reduce impact forces by up to 33 percent. Mercy Health's donation will provide nearly 300 of the protective caps for the school system’s student athletes to protect against the effects of repetitive impact on the playing field.

Looking for some no gym required ways to stay healthy this summer? Exercising with friends is one of the best ways to keep yourself active while having fun at the same time. Try joining a local running group or an intramural sports team. #FunFitness #HealthyLifestyle

Stay active with the whole family by enjoying some of your favorite outdoor activities. Here’s how you can burn up to 100 calories in just a few fun-filled minutes. 🛶 Kayak for 12 minutes. 🚗 Wash the car for 30 minutes. 🎾 Play tennis with a partner for 16 minutes. 🎶 Dance it out for 20 minutes.
What’s your favorite way to break a sweat? #FitnessFun

Think it’s impossible to eat healthy while eating out? Think again! Simply bring these practical tips along to the restaurant for a meal you can enjoy while still being healthy. 🍽️ Read the menu before you go to avoid letting hunger distract you from the right choice. 🍽️ Order water instead of sugary drinks to lower your calorie intake. 🍽️ Choose foods that have been grilled, steamed or roasted to boost flavor and cut calories. 🍽️ Ask for dressings and sauces on the side to control how much you use. 🍽️ End your meal with a coffee instead of dessert.
#HealthyEating #HealthyLifestyle

There’s a lot of different information circulating about vaccines, but science couldn’t be more clear on the facts. Watch our video to learn about how vaccines work and why the CDC recommends them. #VaccineFacts

As your athletes suit up for fall sports season, it’s a good time to teach them about injury prevention. Remind them to stretch before and after play to avoid strains, and to hydrate often, especially during hotter months. 🏈⚽️👟 Questions about keeping them healthy? You can always ask your Mercy Health Sports Medicine Provider.

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