You’re out with friends having fun at the pool, lake or quarry. Everyone is having a great time, but suddenly one of your friends becomes very quiet in the water. Is he not having fun? Is he tired or just relaxing in the water? It could be any of these, but it also be one…
Jackie Stafford was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in 1977. Back then, patients with MS were told not to exercise because it was thought that the increase in body temperature during exercise made MS symptoms worse. Today, exercise is known to be beneficial for patients with MS, and Jackie is open to anything that might…
The Fourth of July brings people together every year just as much as it brings on the heat. With more time spent outdoors and celebrating, the risks of injury and illness increase. Here are some quick reminders to help protect you as well as your friends and family. Food safety Summertime is prime time for…
Why does a blood cancer start in the skin? Lymphomas are cancers of the immune system, which generally arise in lymph nodes and other lymphatic tissue. The immune system consists of white blood cells, the spleen, lymph nodes and other areas throughout the body. “In many ways, our skin can be considered our largest immune…
Advancements are helping to prevent the spread of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Medications that can help prevent the spread of HIV are available for those who are exposed or at an increased risk. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggests there are more strategies than ever to prevent HIV, such as abstinence, limiting…
When it comes to fueling the body, men have their own specific nutritional needs. Thinking of food as fuel that can help fight disease and keep you looking and feeling younger is a great way to relate to your plate. Thinking about the action that each food is going to take inside the body can…
David Foy was moments from completing his first Kentucky Derby Festival Humana miniMarathon in April. He could see the finish line getting closer. Spectators were cheering. His goal of completing his first “mini” was in sight. But David, a 42-year-old father of three from Prospect, Kentucky, never finished the 13.1-mile run. Instead, he almost died…
It can be nerve wracking when your doctor orders tests such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasound or computed tomography (CT) scan, to help him or her make a diagnosis. It’s never easy to wait on results, especially when it comes to your health or the health of your loved one. But, how quickly you…
Emily Brough, 36, has known too many people who died from heroin. One was a close high school friend who died in her arms just a week before Emily found out she was pregnant. Emily vowed to do whatever it took to get sober and give her baby a healthy start in life. She struggled…
She’s a self-proclaimed average athlete. But Stephanie Fish, sports events marketing coordinator for Norton Sports Health, is attempting to accomplish an athletic feat that most would consider pretty extraordinary. She’s training for Ironman Louisville — her very first full triathlon. Here’s a Q&A with Stephanie to get an inside look at her Ironman Louisville training…
Summertime is the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors. And with temperatures rising, it’s tempting to take on outdoor adventures in T-shirts and shorts, maybe even barefoot. But all that exposed skin leaves you vulnerable for three common issues this time of year: rash from poison ivy, bug bites and, specifically, ticks. Don’t let creepy,…
We are on the go all day. When it comes to fueling ourselves well, major barriers continue to be time and convenience. You know why you end up in the drive-through? Because it’s the easiest option. So, when it comes to eating, just like anything else, you have to prepare ahead of time to set…