<noscript><iframe src="https://www.googletagmanager.com/ns.html?id=GTM-KXPDZZ" height="0" width="0" style="display:none;visibility:hidden">

Baptist Health Blog

Exact matches only

Exact matches only

Search in title

Search in title

Search in content

Search in content

Search in excerpt

Search in posts

Search in posts

Search in pages

Search in pages

A Blog from Baptist Health

Flourish, a blog from Baptist Health, offers searchable articles from our skilled doctors, clinicians and professionals who provide the most up-to-date health and wellness information in the field. We’ll bring you the facts you need, when you need them. All centered on you.

Access to Baptist Health: All Your Questions Answered

Rest-assured, Baptist Health understands these questions and worries, and will provide you with guidance every step of the way.

Learn More

COVID-19 Essential Workers Checklist: Staying Safe at Work and Home

During the pandemic, everyone’s working differently. Many are working from home, but that’s not always the case for those who are considered essential workers.

Read More

Grocery Shopping Tips During COVID-19

Since the outbreak of COVID-19, going to the grocery store has become a nerve-wracking event. But with a little planning you can make this necessary trip a little less stressful.

Read More

Patient Safety is Our Priority

Baptist Health is beginning a thoughtful process to gradually resume full operations, focusing on the well-being and safety of our patients and employees. We are working with medical experts, and in collaboration with local and state government health officials, to determine the safest and best methods to phase in services.

Learn More

Explore Topics

Baptist Health

Cancer Care

HealthTalks

HealthTalks NOW Podcast

Heart Care

Family Health

Mother & Baby Care

Sports Medicine

Weight Management

COVID-19

Latest Posts

<img width="600" height="400" alt="" data-srcset="https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/podcast-600x400-1.jpg 600w, https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/podcast-600x400-1-300x200.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" data-wp-pid="14260" data-src="https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/podcast-600x400-1.jpg" class="attachment-feature_600 size-feature_600 wp-post-image lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" /><noscript><img width="600" height="400" alt="" data-srcset="https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/podcast-600x400-1.jpg 600w, https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/podcast-600x400-1-300x200.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" data-wp-pid="14260" data-src="https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/podcast-600x400-1.jpg" class="attachment-feature_600 size-feature_600 wp-post-image lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" /><noscript><img width="600" height="400" src="https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/podcast-600x400-1.jpg" class="attachment-feature_600 size-feature_600 wp-post-image" alt="" srcset="https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/podcast-600x400-1.jpg 600w, https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/podcast-600x400-1-300x200.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" data-wp-pid="14260" />

HTN COVID-19: Baptist Health Responds – Episode 5

<img width="600" height="419" src="https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/GettyImages-500861085-600x419.jpg" class="attachment-feature_600 size-feature_600 wp-post-image" alt="" srcset="https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/GettyImages-500861085-600x419.jpg 600w, https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/GettyImages-500861085-300x209.jpg 300w, https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/GettyImages-500861085.jpg 708w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" data-wp-pid="14343" />

Foods to Avoid on a Gluten Free Diet

Sports Medicine

benefits of total knee replacement

Should I Get a Knee Replacement?

<img width="600" height="400" alt="" data-srcset="https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/podcast-600x400-1.jpg 600w, https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/podcast-600x400-1-300x200.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" data-wp-pid="14260" data-src="https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/podcast-600x400-1.jpg" class="attachment-feature_600 size-feature_600 wp-post-image lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" /><noscript><img width="600" height="400" alt="" data-srcset="https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/podcast-600x400-1.jpg 600w, https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/podcast-600x400-1-300x200.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" data-wp-pid="14260" data-src="https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/podcast-600x400-1.jpg" class="attachment-feature_600 size-feature_600 wp-post-image lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" /><noscript><img width="600" height="400" src="https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/podcast-600x400-1.jpg" class="attachment-feature_600 size-feature_600 wp-post-image" alt="" srcset="https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/podcast-600x400-1.jpg 600w, https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/podcast-600x400-1-300x200.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" data-wp-pid="14260" />

HTN COVID-19: Baptist Health Responds – Episode 5

<img width="600" height="419" src="https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/GettyImages-500861085-600x419.jpg" class="attachment-feature_600 size-feature_600 wp-post-image" alt="" srcset="https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/GettyImages-500861085-600x419.jpg 600w, https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/GettyImages-500861085-300x209.jpg 300w, https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/GettyImages-500861085.jpg 708w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" data-wp-pid="14343" />

Foods to Avoid on a Gluten Free Diet

Ibuprofen and COVID-19: Is it Safe?

Sports Medicine

Does Cracking Your Knuckles Have Side Effects?

<img width="600" height="400" src="https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/GettyImages-1084267344-600x400.jpg" class="attachment-feature_600 size-feature_600 wp-post-image" alt="" srcset="https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/GettyImages-1084267344-600x400.jpg 600w, https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/GettyImages-1084267344-300x200.jpg 300w, https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/GettyImages-1084267344.jpg 724w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" data-wp-pid="14493" />

The Relationship Between Asthma & The Flu

HealthTalks NOW Podcast

<img width="600" height="400" alt="" data-srcset="https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/podcast-600x400-1.jpg 600w, https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/podcast-600x400-1-300x200.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" data-wp-pid="14260" data-src="https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/podcast-600x400-1.jpg" class="attachment-feature_600 size-feature_600 wp-post-image lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" /><noscript><img width="600" height="400" alt="" data-srcset="https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/podcast-600x400-1.jpg 600w, https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/podcast-600x400-1-300x200.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" data-wp-pid="14260" data-src="https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/podcast-600x400-1.jpg" class="attachment-feature_600 size-feature_600 wp-post-image lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" /><noscript><img width="600" height="400" src="https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/podcast-600x400-1.jpg" class="attachment-feature_600 size-feature_600 wp-post-image" alt="" srcset="https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/podcast-600x400-1.jpg 600w, https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/podcast-600x400-1-300x200.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" data-wp-pid="14260" />

How Does Obesity Contribute to Heart Disease?

<img width="600" height="400" src="https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/GettyImages-1084267344-600x400.jpg" class="attachment-feature_600 size-feature_600 wp-post-image" alt="" srcset="https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/GettyImages-1084267344-600x400.jpg 600w, https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/GettyImages-1084267344-300x200.jpg 300w, https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/GettyImages-1084267344.jpg 724w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" data-wp-pid="14493" />

The Relationship Between Asthma & The Flu

HealthTalks NOW Podcast

<img width="600" height="400" alt="" data-srcset="https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/podcast-600x400-1.jpg 600w, https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/podcast-600x400-1-300x200.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" data-wp-pid="14260" data-src="https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/podcast-600x400-1.jpg" class="attachment-feature_600 size-feature_600 wp-post-image lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" /><noscript><img width="600" height="400" alt="" data-srcset="https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/podcast-600x400-1.jpg 600w, https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/podcast-600x400-1-300x200.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" data-wp-pid="14260" data-src="https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/podcast-600x400-1.jpg" class="attachment-feature_600 size-feature_600 wp-post-image lazyload" src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==" /><noscript><img width="600" height="400" src="https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/podcast-600x400-1.jpg" class="attachment-feature_600 size-feature_600 wp-post-image" alt="" srcset="https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/podcast-600x400-1.jpg 600w, https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/podcast-600x400-1-300x200.jpg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" data-wp-pid="14260" />

How Does Obesity Contribute to Heart Disease?

workplace anxiety

Workplace Anxiety

workplace injuries

Work Related Injuries

A healthier life starts here.

Find a doctor to fit your needs.

Find A Doctor

HealthTalks

View More

<img width="600" height="338" src="https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/urolift-treatment-procedure-in-r-600x338.jpg" class="attachment-feature_600 size-feature_600 wp-post-image" alt="" srcset="https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/urolift-treatment-procedure-in-r-600x338.jpg 600w, https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/urolift-treatment-procedure-in-r-300x169.jpg 300w, https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/urolift-treatment-procedure-in-r-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/urolift-treatment-procedure-in-r-768x432.jpg 768w, https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/urolift-treatment-procedure-in-r-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/urolift-treatment-procedure-in-r-1280x720.jpg 1280w, https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/urolift-treatment-procedure-in-r-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/urolift-treatment-procedure-in-r.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" data-wp-pid="14436" />

Urolift Treatment Procedure in Richmond, Kentucky

<img width="600" height="338" src="https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/tpa-and-the-importance-of-early-600x338.jpg" class="attachment-feature_600 size-feature_600 wp-post-image" alt="" srcset="https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/tpa-and-the-importance-of-early-600x338.jpg 600w, https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/tpa-and-the-importance-of-early-300x169.jpg 300w, https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/tpa-and-the-importance-of-early-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/tpa-and-the-importance-of-early-768x432.jpg 768w, https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/tpa-and-the-importance-of-early-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/tpa-and-the-importance-of-early-1280x720.jpg 1280w, https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/tpa-and-the-importance-of-early-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/tpa-and-the-importance-of-early.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" data-wp-pid="14430" />

TPA and the Importance of Early Stroke Treatment in Paducah, Kentucky

<img width="600" height="338" src="https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/fast-warning-signs-and-symptoms-600x338.jpg" class="attachment-feature_600 size-feature_600 wp-post-image" alt="" srcset="https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/fast-warning-signs-and-symptoms-600x338.jpg 600w, https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/fast-warning-signs-and-symptoms-300x169.jpg 300w, https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/fast-warning-signs-and-symptoms-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/fast-warning-signs-and-symptoms-768x432.jpg 768w, https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/fast-warning-signs-and-symptoms-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/fast-warning-signs-and-symptoms-1280x720.jpg 1280w, https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/fast-warning-signs-and-symptoms-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/fast-warning-signs-and-symptoms.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" data-wp-pid="14427" />

FAST Warning Signs and Symptoms of a Stroke in Paducah, Kentucky

<img width="600" height="338" src="https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/urolift-treatment-procedure-in-r-600x338.jpg" class="attachment-feature_600 size-feature_600 wp-post-image" alt="" srcset="https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/urolift-treatment-procedure-in-r-600x338.jpg 600w, https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/urolift-treatment-procedure-in-r-300x169.jpg 300w, https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/urolift-treatment-procedure-in-r-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/urolift-treatment-procedure-in-r-768x432.jpg 768w, https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/urolift-treatment-procedure-in-r-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/urolift-treatment-procedure-in-r-1280x720.jpg 1280w, https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/urolift-treatment-procedure-in-r-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/urolift-treatment-procedure-in-r.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" data-wp-pid="14436" />

Urolift Treatment Procedure in Richmond, Kentucky

<img width="600" height="338" src="https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/tpa-and-the-importance-of-early-600x338.jpg" class="attachment-feature_600 size-feature_600 wp-post-image" alt="" srcset="https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/tpa-and-the-importance-of-early-600x338.jpg 600w, https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/tpa-and-the-importance-of-early-300x169.jpg 300w, https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/tpa-and-the-importance-of-early-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/tpa-and-the-importance-of-early-768x432.jpg 768w, https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/tpa-and-the-importance-of-early-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/tpa-and-the-importance-of-early-1280x720.jpg 1280w, https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/tpa-and-the-importance-of-early-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/tpa-and-the-importance-of-early.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" data-wp-pid="14430" />

TPA and the Importance of Early Stroke Treatment in Paducah, Kentucky

<img width="600" height="338" src="https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/fast-warning-signs-and-symptoms-600x338.jpg" class="attachment-feature_600 size-feature_600 wp-post-image" alt="" srcset="https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/fast-warning-signs-and-symptoms-600x338.jpg 600w, https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/fast-warning-signs-and-symptoms-300x169.jpg 300w, https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/fast-warning-signs-and-symptoms-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/fast-warning-signs-and-symptoms-768x432.jpg 768w, https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/fast-warning-signs-and-symptoms-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/fast-warning-signs-and-symptoms-1280x720.jpg 1280w, https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/fast-warning-signs-and-symptoms-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https://share.baptisthealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/fast-warning-signs-and-symptoms.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" data-wp-pid="14427" />

FAST Warning Signs and Symptoms of a Stroke in Paducah, Kentucky

Prostate Cancer Screening in Madisonville, Kentucky

View More