(StatePoint) From cleaning essentials to beauty supplies, store aisles are packed with brands competing for your loyalty. Making sense of all the labels and product features can be a challenge, that is, without proper guidance.
(StatePoint) With a growing number of products lining grocery store shelves, feeding your household can often feel like solving a complicated puzzle.
(StatePoint) While every institution weighs college entrance exam scores a little bit differently, one thing is certain: doing well can only boost your application to the school of your choice. That’s why you don’t want to leave anything to chance on the day of your test. Pack these items the night before so you can grab extra sleep in the morning:
(StatePoint) Issues around money can put a strain on any couple. However, financial experts say that a strong relationship can be cultivated with financial habits that prioritize communication and shared values.
(StatePoint) A new study reveals Americans’ relationship with charitable giving. While generosity is a core value for three-quarters of Americans, economic concerns have caused some to tighten their purse strings. Nevertheless, many Americans are open to advice for how they can prioritize philanthropy.
(StatePoint) Choosing healthy beverages for children and adolescents is just as important as choosing healthy foods, as it impacts everything from oral health to chronic disease risk. That’s why leading health and nutrition organizations developed new healthy beverage recommendations for families with children ages 5-18.
(StatePoint) Paid leave prevents workers and their families from falling down a financial rabbit hole when breadwinners need time away from their jobs to care for a loved one, a newborn child or to address their own serious health issue. For new moms, infants and toddlers, these programs are vital.
(StatePoint) Visiting Abraham Lincoln’s birthplace and early childhood home within the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park in Kentucky, allows visitors to step back in time and imagine the humble beginnings of a man who would go on to lead the nation through its greatest crisis.
(StatePoint) Eating healthier in the New Year doesn’t have to be boring, according to chefs, fitness experts and dietitians. Here’s how to unleash your creativity to ensure your meals and snacks satisfy your cravings:
(StatePoint) Part of the fun of a Kentucky vacation is finding something truly unique to bring home. Here are some Kentucky-crafted gift ideas that are easily shipped to loved ones so you can share your Kentucky experience.
(StatePoint) Your child has a stuffy nose, cough and fever. Is it the flu? COVID? A common cold? Or are they symptoms of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)? Or another virus known to cause the common cold? There seem to be so many, especially in young children who can have several colds per year.
(StatePoint) As the days grow cooler, nothing comforts quite like a warm bowl of soup. Welcome the crisp air by making wholesome, hearty soups the star of your meals. Ideal for family dinners, quiet nights in, or meal prep for busy weeks, soups are versatile and satisfying, offering a variety of flavors and textures that the whole family will love.
(StatePoint) Kentucky’s beautiful scenery, charming culture and fascinating history, attract visitors from far and near. But Kentucky also has some wonderfully quirky attractions to delight vacationers.
(StatePoint) Each year, as many as 80,000 children younger than 5 are hospitalized due to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in the United States. RSV is the leading cause of hospitalization in all infants. New medical advancements however are safeguarding infants and some toddlers at increased risk, and providing hope.
(StatePoint) Afterschool programs help children and youth thrive in school and in life. They provide homework help, opportunities to get active, and access to healthy snacks and meals. They help children develop friendships, meet mentors, learn about STEM (science, technology, engineering and math), explore college and careers, and engage in community service. Through these activities, and more, afterschool programs help youth build the skills they need to succeed.
(StatePoint) Ten percent of all U.S. children did not have enough food to keep them healthy in 2022. In the same year, the infant mortality rate increased for the first time in two decades and the rate of child poverty more than doubled. At a time when children need increased support to prosper, a new analysis of government spending in 2024 indicates that funding for programs benefitting the youngest Americans – those below the age of 3 – is falling short.
(StatePoint) Heart disease is the number one killer of new moms in the United States, and American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) women have even more risk factors for poor heart health than the general population, such as high rates of Type 2 diabetes, obesity and smoking, as well as increased exposure to trauma and violence. In fact, recent research reports that more than 60% of AI/AN women have suboptimal heart health when they enter pregnancy, which is strongly related to the development of heart disease later in life.
(StatePoint) Looking to improve your health in 2025 and beyond? Check out these recommendations from the American Medical Association:
(StatePoint) What are TikTok’s privacy settings? Can parents control what advertising their children see on Facebook? How do parents limit the amount of time their children spend on Instagram?
(StatePoint) Do your New Year’s resolutions include improving your grades? If so, here are five habits you can adopt to ace math class this spring semester:
(State Point) Americans face unprecedented wait times to see their doctors. This squeeze is particularly acute in primary care, but is also being felt in specialties like neurology, psychiatry and OB/GYN.
(StatePoint) Every student deserves a fair shot. Fortunately, opportunities exist to help people with disabilities pursue the education and training they need to succeed in their chosen career path.
(StatePoint) Kids often have a big say when it comes to family travel. Thankfully, there are a growing number of getaways geared for kids and kids-at-heart, and more opportunities for the youngest members of the family to be part of the vacation planning process!
(StatePoint) Learning the basics of fire safety is the first step in fighting the dangers of fire—and it just so happens to be the most important.
(StatePoint) Anyone who has ever hosted a big holiday meal knows there can be a lot of pressure to ensure everything comes out at the right time, and more importantly, tastes great.