If you have diabetes, you are especially at risk for foot injuries. Diabetes can cause nerve damage and poor circulation in the legs and feet, which can lead to wounds and infections. The first step to good foot care is managing your diabetes and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Next, use these tips to find the…
What if it’s the middle of the night and your baby refuses to latch on? Or, you have a fever and breast pain and need to know what to do? Breastfeeding concerns can happen any time of the day. Norton eCare now offers breastfeeding support 24 hours a day, seven days a week. A Norton eCare…
Looking for a soup with power-packed ingredients that offer flavor and cancer-fighting properties? This recipe might be the answer. Make your own healthy broth to control the sodium level. If the number of ingredients or steps scares you, don’t let it. You can start with the broth and roasted vegetables one day (make a double…
Trinity High School Head Football Coach Bob Beatty needed a hip replacement. He couldn’t really celebrate wins anymore because he needed to sit down right away after a game. He wasn’t enjoying what he was doing as much. For Beatty, the recovery from major joint replacement was less difficult than many may assume. He had…
You had a wonderful dinner with family and friends. While relaxing after the meal, a bit of gas prompts you to excuse yourself from the room. Then it hits you: a sharp, jabbing pain. The feeling rises up to your chest, and you have a sour taste in your mouth. Is it just gas pain…
Tim Wait, a competitive CrossFit athlete, couldn’t ignore the pain in his shoulder any longer. “I really knew it was a problem when I was participating in competition and couldn’t keep up,” he said. Wait reached out to Ryan J. Krupp, M.D., orthopedic surgeon with Norton Orthopedic Specialists – Brownsboro and director of Norton Sports…
We know excessive drinking can cause health issues. However, many of us may be shocked to learn new information makes a strong link between alcohol and certain cancers. Also, the risks aren’t limited just to heavy or binge drinkers. The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), which represents many of the nation’s top cancer doctors, warns that…
Every now and then you read something that truly resonates with you. Whether it is a poem, a magazine article or a selfhelp book, the words find a way to motivate you or affirm a decision you have made. Amy Hunchman, a scheduler with Norton Medical Group, found her most recent affirmation in a blog…
Pumpkin season is in full force. Most people are looking forward to that traditional Thanksgiving pumpkin pie, but why wait? Pumpkin has so many health benefits that you may want to make it a staple in your diet. Pumpkin is one of the best sources of beta-carotene, which is turned into vitamin A by the…
Do you want to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)? Then breastfeed at least two months. A study by the University of Virginia School of Medicine found that breastfeeding for the first two months of an infant’s life can cut the risk of SIDS in half. We’ve known that breastfeeding has many…
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…