Haunted houses, spooky spirits and frightful festivities are all part of Halloween fun. If you are thrilled by the adrenaline rush that comes with being scared, you may want to reconsider. “Dying after being scared is a rare phenomenon, but it can occur,” said Tara Mudd, APRN, nurse practitioner with Norton Heart Specialists – Heart…
According to the National Parkinson Foundation, approximately 60,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease each year. The incurable movement disorder that progresses over time can be difficult to diagnose in its early stages. Many people with it go undiagnosed and untreated. Fortunately, recent years have seen innovative advancements in the treatment of…
It’s never too early to plan your holiday meals. Extra planning time means you can start looking now for healthier alternatives to your traditional holiday recipes. This broccoli cheddar brown rice casserole is packed with protein, vitamin C and calcium thanks to the broccoli, flaxseed, brown rice and real cheddar cheese. The secret to its…
Norton Healthcare cares about your health in more ways than one, including what you eat. Visit a Norton cafeteria for farm fresh produce along with grass-fed beef burgers every Friday. It’s part of the Norton Healthcare “Look for Local” initiative. You’ll discover more than just health benefits when you look for local. “Eating local means…
If you’re expecting your first baby, no doubt you are overwhelmed with all the decisions to be made. What do I want the day of my child’s birth to be like? Should I have a natural birth? Should I see an OB/GYN or a midwife for my prenatal care and delivery? Every pregnancy is different,…
If a rose by any other name is still a rose, does the same go for what qualifies as fiber in the food you eat? That’s up for some debate. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is poised to look at 26 ingredients commonly listed on food labels as sources of fiber. Some of these…
The American College of Cardiology has again recognized Norton Audubon Hospital and Norton Hospital for their demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with atrial fibrillation (A-fib). Both facilities within the Norton Healthcare system were awarded Atrial Fibrillation with Electrophysiology Services (EPS) accreditation based on rigorous on-site evaluation of the staff’s ability to evaluate, diagnose…
MyNortonChart has a new look. After paying attention to how Norton patients and their families use MyNortonChart, we have made improvements to make it easier to access your health information at anytime of the day or night. MyNortonChart now has a collection of links to some of our most popular features. On the right side…
Whether we realize it or not, we all have hidden patterns in the way we behave and how we relate to other people. These hidden patterns affect your life and relationships, according to Gretchen Rubin, a best-selling author on habits and happiness who will speak Oct. 18 at Norton Healthcare’s next Go Confidently event. Rubin…
Add the finishing touches to any great meal with an easy dessert that keeps the fat calories to a minimum. “In the Kitchen with Norton Healthcare” shows you how to make these sweet cannoli cream-filled strawberry bites. Cannoli Cream-filled Strawberries Makes 4 servings 8 large strawberries, halved ½ cup low-fat ricotta cheese ½ tablespoon powdered…
“A gadget guy” is how Kent Morris, M.D., describes himself, but that doesn’t mean he keeps his eyes glued to his phone all day. As an electrophysiologist, he relies on advanced technology for tasks such as building a three-dimensional map of the heart. Electrophysiologists like to say that the heart has a plumbing system and an…
It’s very important to know ourselves, but self-knowledge is challenging. Gretchen Rubin sorts everyone into four categories, which describe how people tend to respond to expectations: outer expectations (a deadline, a “request” from a sweetheart) and inner expectations (write a novel in your free time, keep a New Year’s resolution). Your response to expectations may…