Your Health, Your Power
Steve Cornelius Regional Editor
In a world that moves faster by the day, taking control of your health is no longer a luxury— it’ s a necessity. The Richmond Register’ s annual Good Health Magazine is your go-to guide. It helps you with wellness trends, reading nutritional labels, and balancing a busy schedule. Every colorful issue offers expert advice, inspiring stories, and practical tips. These help you feel your best, both inside and out.
The first step to taking control of your health is visiting one of the two great hospitals in the Madison County area. Baptist Health Richmond and Saint Joseph Berea are both awardwinning facilities. They serve the local community and the wider region beyond Madison County.
The loss of hearing can greatly diminish one’ s quality of life, and once it is gone... it’ s gone. The Bluegrass Hearing Clinic aids people with hearing loss. They offer baseline tests, hearing tests, tinnitus treatment, and hearing aids. Hearing loss can result in other health concerns such as cognitive decline, loss of balance, dementia, and even depression.
Greg D. Gerard, president of Baptist Health Richmond, recently talked about the state of healthcare affairs in Madison County and at Baptist Health. He began his speech by acknowledging the $ 880 billion in Medicaid cuts that recently passed in the House of Representatives and are expected to take place over the next decade. According to Gerard, Medicaid is a significant payer for Baptist Health Richmond, accounting for around one-third of its revenue.
With school soon to be out, the days will be long and the temperature will be rising. For a safer and healthier summer, the American Medical Association offers these health tips. These guidelines are listed in an easy-to-understand manner.
Navigating Medicare is like trying to solve a complex puzzle with its multitude of parts, plans, rules, and‘ gotcha’ penalties. When you add in all the misleading advertisements, it’ s no wonder many find it overwhelming. There are many reasons for its complexity, but its history has a lot to do with it. Original Medicare( the red, white, and blue card) came out in the mid-sixties, and it has changed very little. It had, and still has, many shortcomings, but at the time it was much better than having no healthcare plan at all.
A healthy diet is comprised of a mix of nutrient-rich foods and beverages. The USDA includes dairy in its MyPlate program. This program suggests foods and serving sizes
from various food groups. Recommendations regarding dairy consumption depend on age, gender, height, weight, and physical activity. The USDA says about 90 percent of Americans are not getting enough dairy. Dairy plays an important role in personal health.
About 94 % of U. S. tap water has microplastics, tiny plastic bits. Bottled water isn’ t much better, with 93 % of 11 popular brands also containing microplastics. Microplastics in drinking water are more than an environmental issue. Growing evidence shows they may also pose risks to human health. So what can you do to help make your drinking water safer? We will try to give you some options for healthier water consumption.
One of the best ways to prioritize your vitality is with an annual health exam. This is especially true for older adults. They often have more health issues to manage, says Dr. Grant Tarbox, a national medical executive at Cigna Healthcare’ s Medicare business. Annual exams can vary and go by different names, depending on your coverage. Generally, they are offered at no cost to you through Medicare or Medicare Advantage, and there are a host of reasons to get one, which we will outline.
Paid leave helps workers and their families avoid financial troubles. It supports breadwinners who need time off to care for a loved one, a newborn, or their own health issues. For new moms, infants, and toddlers, these programs are vital. As of January 2025, only 13 states and Washington D. C. have or will soon have statewide paid family and medical leave programs in place. Expanding paid family and medical leave programs nationwide is an important matter of equity and security.
Cooperative Extension Agent Amanda Sears gives some tips to keep your garden healthier this year. Spring is upon us, and it is time to start thinking about gardening. Amanda will give some tips to help you have the best garden yet.
As you flip through these colorful pages, expect more than health tips. You’ ll find reasons to get moving, recipes to boost your energy, expert tips to help you decide, and stories that remind you that you’ re not alone in your wellness journey. This Richmond Register Good Health Magazine is your guide to a healthier, happier you. Whether you want to start a new routine or improve your lifestyle, it has what you need to take the next step.
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