by April Allman | Oct 9, 2016 | Health Battle
By Carrie Vittitoe For some women, depression is profound sadness that pours into a waterfall of tears. For others, depression is rage that spews forth as a result of minor irritations. Depression may be the dull pressure of emptiness that makes being among friends...
by April Allman | Sep 28, 2016 | Health Battle
Kelly Tabor has had a challenging journey since being diagnosed with a rare disease of the lymph system when she was 21 years old.By Mary Ellen Bianco In March 2011, Kelly Tabor was a student at the University of Louisville and was working part time. She had been...
by April Allman | Aug 21, 2016 | Health Battle
Parkinson’s disease weakens the body – causing trouble with walking, tremors, and other limitations — what should a person do? Should they be more careful and move less? Or should they put on boxing gloves? We think you might agree after reading this...
by April Allman | Jul 6, 2016 | Health Battle
If you suspect something, keep pushing… By Mary Ellen BiancoPhotos by Patti HartogMelissa Draut speaks calmly about being diagnosed in 2014 with soft tissue sarcoma, a rare form of cancer. Initially hesitant to share her story, Melissa, 57, weaves gratitude...
by April Allman | Jun 22, 2016 | Health Battle
By Mary Ellen Bianco Linda Priddy’s health improved dramatically after joining the Dr. Dean Ornish Program for Reversing Heart Disease.Photos by Patti Hartog. Linda Priddy had a heart attack 16 years ago. A blood clot formed at a stent that had been inserted in...
by April Allman | May 18, 2016 | Health Battle
By Mary Ellen BiancoVictoria Vorholt, age 22, will graduate this month from Emory University in Atlanta with a bachelor of science in Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology. The Louisville native is applying to medical schools for entry in the fall of 2017. But she’s had...