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WHERE TO STAY IN LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY My Time at the Lanes For anyone who watches or plays baseball this time of year, there are few things worse than striking out. Getting a strike once is frustrating, but getting eight strikes in a rowmight cause a player to question their skill. Luckily, I grew up bowling. While getting repeated strikes is a disaster for a baseball player, throwing eight strikes in a row was one of the best games of my life! I bowled from age 8 to age 17, and I was actually very good at it. At one point, I finished top 20 in the state! My highest series is 750 — just 150 off from a perfect score of 900. My favorite part of bowling was getting to attend the Central Regional Junior Tournament every year. Hosted by The National Bowling Association (TNBA), the tournament always fell around Easter Sunday, and I still associate spring with bowling. The tournament was the only trip we went on every year, and it was one of the most exciting things frommy childhood. Around here, a lot of kids don’t get to leave the area for sports, travel, or fun. They spend their lives in the same 5–15 miles, surrounded by the same people. But the world is a big place, and traveling to bowling tournaments in other states allowed me to see more of it. Of all the places we went for the tournaments, my favorite was Louisville, Kentucky. I just loved the place where we stayed, called the Galt House Hotel. It wasn’t the Ritz, but it was nice and was walking distance from the convention center where the tournament held the annual banquet and dance party. There’s something amazing about walking through a city you don’t live in. You can feel how different the environment is, and I never wasted an opportunity to walk around in a new city. Attending tournaments also gave me the opportunity to meet other kids my age. They came from other places and had different lives and experiences. Getting to know themwas neat. We were
there to compete against each other, but we still got to hang out and go to the mall nearby or attend the big dance together. There are a lot of good people in this world, and I got to meet some of them thanks to my grandmother, the person who encouraged me to get into bowling. My grandmother was a great bowler. Everyone who knew Gloria Arkwright knew they could find her hanging out at Northwest Lanes. When I was with my grandmother, we spent a lot of time bowling together. She even wanted me to become a professional bowler! I drifted away from bowling after she got sick and couldn’t bowl anymore, but I still have fond memories of our time at the alley. I haven’t forgotten what I learned from the experience of bowling. There’s a great deal of value in dedicating yourself to a sport and learning how to win and lose in competition. Plus, I now know the best place to stay in Louisville! “The world is a big place, and traveling to bowling tournaments in other states allowed me to see more of it.”
-Dr. Jerome Adams
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Do You Need a Media Detox?
interview about her selective social media use. If you’re not mindful of your media consumption and participation, it tends to pile up. When you detox, it’s a lot easier to identify which parts of your media diet are essential and which are only a burden. Another benefit of a media detox is that you’ll have more time to pursue new and dormant hobbies. Because most of us consume media in small chunks throughout the day, it’s easy to overlook how much that time adds up. All those hours you spend on Facebook could be used to start a garden, knit a quilt, or join a soccer league. Unless you have an unlimited supply of leisure time (and who does?), you need to be selective in the way you spend it. Remember, media isn’t the cause of all your ills. Used mindfully, it can actually increase happiness and satisfaction. The problem is that we are so mired in the media muck that we can’t get a perspective on howmuch is too much. A detox will allow you to reassess the media you’re consuming and build a better plan for the future. You can still keep up with your grandkids on Facebook, but it shouldn’t be the only way you interact with the world.
With the current trend of getting TV, social media, and news alerts sent to our phones, we have access to more media than we could ever consume. While constant connectivity is a boon for many aspects of our lives, researchers are discovering that too much stimulation is cause for concern. One study in the Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology found that too much social comparison, spurred by the likes of Facebook and cable news, can lead to an increased risk of depression. If you find yourself pressured to live up to the public lives of friends and family, or if you feel like you’re being bombarded with too much news and entertainment, consider a media detox. A detox doesn’t require you to unsubscribe from social media services or unplug your TV forever. Instead, think of it as a vacation from the overstimulation so many of us experience. Ask yourself which aspects of your media diet are causing more stress than they’re worth, and take a break from them for a little while. “In the same way we think about what we eat, we should think about what we read, what we’re seeing, what we’re engaging in, and what we’re interacting with every day,” Emma Watson told CNN in an
WORD ON THE STREET
Free to Move
This was the best result I’ve ever had. I could not walk much at all, but Horizon worked with me and helped me get back on my feet. Love them!
Very thankful to Dr. Adams and his staff for helping get the strength back in my shoulder. I would highly recommend them if you’re having any pain or issues. Thanks, Ron and Ashley, for helping me feel better!
My experience with this facility was positive — very clean, professional atmosphere. I would strongly recommend coming to this company for any and all physical injuries. They helped with my issues and helped strengthen some of my weaker areas.
–David Woods
–Mary Hoffman
–Scott Peavy
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AUTISM AWARENESS MONTH Fight the Stigma With Physical Therapy
difficulties for autistic individuals. Likewise, parents and loved ones may find it difficult to help an autistic individual find the treatment they need. Physical therapy, while certainly not a guaranteed answer, has been known to help improve the physical wellness of autistic patients. The neurological challenges autistic individuals of all ages face often lead to a lack of physical activity. Around 30 percent of children on the autism spectrumare obese—a rate far higher than childrenwho do not have autism. This increases the risk of conditions like diabetes, osteoarthritis, and cardiovascular disease later in life. Additionally, physical therapy can help improve themental health of autistic patients. Exercise has been known to helpwith depression, anxiety, attention span problems, and aggression. There is no one-size-fits-all treatment for themedical conditions associatedwith autism, but physical therapists are skilled at creating treatment plans customized to their patients’ needs. Physical therapy can be tailored to address behavior impairments, motor skill difficulties, social and communication struggles, andweight gain. Please join Horizon PT in ending the stigma surrounding autismand empowering all members of our community to have healthy, fulfilling lives.
The history of autism is long and complicated. Donald Triplettwas the first person to be diagnosed with autism in 1938, though historical documents show records of autism long before the condition had a name. In the last 30 years, the number of diagnosed
autism cases increased from0.4 per 1,000 people to 4 per 1,000 people. This doesn’t necessarily mean that autism is becoming more common; instead, these numbers are probably indicative of the way we understand autism. Genetics are now believed to play a role in autism, and doctors have begun to recognize that symptoms of autismmay manifest differently in girls than in boys. There are a wide array of treatments for the medical conditions associated with autism and autism spectrumdisorder (ASD), each with varying degrees of success depending on the individual. Even with treatment, society’s general understanding of this condition can create
Roasted Asparagus With Lemon Breadcrumbs
Have a Laugh
Ingredients
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2 pounds asparagus
1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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Kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
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2 teaspoons lemon zest
Juice of one lemon (not packaged lemon juice)
1 tablespoon flat-leaf parsley, chopped
Directions
1. Heat oven to 425 F. Toss asparagus with 2 tablespoons olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place on baking sheet and bake for 20–26 minutes, turning asparagus halfway through. 2. When asparagus is nearly done, heat remaining olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add breadcrumbs and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and fold in parsley and lemon zest. 3. Transfer asparagus to serving platter, drizzle with lemon juice, and top with breadcrumb mixture.
Recipe inspired by Food and Wine Magazine
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The Best 8 Strikes
Why You Should Consider a Media Detox
What Are People Saying?
Expanding Treatment for Autism
Roasted Asparagus With Lemon Breadcrumbs
The Message Behind Kindness Rocks
A Small Token With a Big Message
How toMake Your Own Kindness Rocks
Have you ever had one of those days when nothing
If you want to spread kindness, start with a few smooth 3- to 5-inch rocks. Part of the adventure is in finding the rocks, so take the time to explore outside to find them. Maybe take the kids for a trek to a nearby park or beach. Once you have your rocks, use nontoxic paint or spray paint to color them. Use bright colors so that others can spot them. After the paint has dried, use paint pens to write your messages on the rocks. These can be as simple as one word or as big as an inspiring quote or verse. After you’ve written your message, use a clear nontoxic sealant to protect your artwork so it will be there when others find it. Find an outdoor space to leave your rock —maybe even in the original spot you found it.
seems to go right? You wake up late, you can’t find your keys, the kids aren’t ready, and the day
continues to unfold in a negative fog.
Those difficult days are the reason Megan Murphy started the Kindness Rocks Project. After her parents passed away, she found comfort in finding heart-shaped rocks and sea glass on the beach. She realized that these small tokens might make other people feel better, too. Megan’s friend, one of the first to pick up a rock Megan had left behind, sent her an encouraging message after finding it: “If you did drop this rock, you made my day.” Since then, Megan has inspired others with randomly placed messages of kindness. She finds a rock, paints a kindmessage on it, and leaves it on the beach for others to find. And the idea has spread. As the project has grown, so have people’s stories about finding kindness rocks. When people find a kindness rock, they get a boost to their day, but they also feel inspired to pay the kindness forward.
In a world that often seems dark, your message of kindness will serve as a beacon of hope for others.
“One moment can change a day, one day can change a life, and one life can change the world.” –Gautama Buddha
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