“Hill” can be a nasty four-letter word for any runner. Don’t let a fear of incline stand in your way of conquering a course with hills. With proper technique, you will build confidence and momentum to tame any hill. It’s not too late to join the Norton Sports Health team! Join the GE Appliances Kentucky…
A study published in December in the New England Journal of Medicine on the link between birth control and breast cancer shows that women who use contraceptives with hormones may face an increased risk. Previous studies found breast cancer was already linked to birth control pills. But this was the first study to look at…
Primary Care Norton Healthcare primary care physicians and advanced practice providers offer flu care throughout Louisville and Southern Indiana. Norton Now Signs and symptoms Influenza Cold Symptom onset Abrupt Gradual Fever Usually; lasts 3-4 days Rare Aches Usually; often severe Slight Chills Fairly common Uncommon Fatigue, weakness Usual Sometimes Sneezing Sometimes Common Stuffy nose Sometimes…
Cancer is a word no one wants to hear from a doctor. But, once those life-changing words were spoken to Tina Griffith, the Norton Children’s Hospital employee chose to fight. “I woke up one morning and heard, ‘If you are going to pray to me, why are you crying? And if you are going to…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that 36 states already have widespread flu activity, much earlier than the usual February peak. Twenty-one of those states show a high number of cases, including Indiana and Kentucky. People age 65 and older are more vulnerable to serious — and sometimes deadly — consequences of flu….
Chris Pryor works out, he volunteers for his church, and he enjoys spending time with his family. He thought he was healthy; however, a persistent cough and sharp chest pains led him to Norton Heart Specialists, where his cardiologist, John S. Harris, M.D., ordered a stress test. The results surprised Chris – multiple blockages requiring…
After starting a medically supervised weight-loss program, Marc Poe lost 125 pounds (including 60 lost during the 12-week program), Poe loves playing basketball with friends. He walks about 20,000 steps a day and is making healthier food choices. He shared some lessons learned that helped him go from “zero willpower” to “I can do this”:…
Norton eCare’s video visits and eVisits will be available anytime of the day or night during the holidays. Catching a cold or maybe an evergreen allergy on Christmas Eve? Unsure if it’s a stomach bug or too much indulgence on New Year’s Day? Norton eCare can help when the doctor’s office may be closed. A video…
Marc Poe, age 39, has struggled with weight most of his life. He grew up “a chunky kid” in a single-parent home in West Virginia. “Between my mom and my grandmother the recipe for love and comfort was plenty of sugar, fat and carbs,” Poe said. Poe weighed 300 pounds in high school (big even…
The holidays are right around the corner. Not sure what to get the athletes in your life? What if they’re just starting their fitness journey? This guide can help you choose a gift to fit the activity level and needs of your loved one. For the person starting a new healthy routine — or a…
In December 2014 Maricela Lauriano-Navarrete stepped onto the Norton Healthcare Mobile Prevention Center that was parked in her neighborhood for an annual wellness check. Within just a few short weeks, she learned she had breast cancer. Lauriano-Navarrete had been getting health screenings on the mobile unit for three years. This time, it was a lifesaver….
Emergency departments treat about 12,000 Americans during November and December for holiday decorating-related incidents, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Learn ways to stay safe this holiday on the commission’s website (cpsc.gov). Also, keep these things in mind: Food safety. Maintain proper food temperatures to guard against spoilage. Ask your holiday guests about possible…