Exercise — we know it’s good for us. But just how good is it? The benefits are pretty impressive. For example, regular physical activity can help you: Maintain your weight Feel happier Sleep better Improve your memory Control your blood pressure Lower LDL (bad) cholesterol and raise HDL (good) cholesterol Yet, even though we know…
Norton Healthcare Prevention and Wellness presta sus servicios a la comunidad hispana / latina ¿Sabía usted que aproximadamente una de cada seis personas que viven en los Estados Unidos es hispano? La comunidad hispana/ latina tiene riesgos únicos de salud que muchas veces no son tratados debido a las barreras a los servicios médicos. Estas…
For many couples married more than 20 years, a fun night out together might mean dinner and a movie. For eight weeks recently, a fun night out for Tim and Doreen Fouch meant driving together from their home in Vine Grove, Kentucky, to a stop-smoking class in Louisville. Though it hardly sounds like the typical…
Recent news of Sen. John McCain’s brain tumor diagnosis shocked many around the country. The longtime legislator was found to have glioblastoma multiforme following surgery to remove a blood clot. With the announcement of his diagnosis come questions about this rare disease and its treatment. According to the American Brain Tumor Association, glioblastoma is a…
My favorite time of year is fast approaching — no, not my birthday — Bike to Beat Cancer! For those who have spent time with me, you know I am passionate about Norton Cancer Institute’s mission to cure cancer and eliminate suffering. I’m equally as passionate about accomplishing this mission through Bike to Beat Cancer….
Louisville sportswriter Tim Sullivan returned home after covering a late baseball game. His wife, Lisa, was asleep, and he was on his computer winding down when he felt a sudden, severe pain in his chest. “I’ve compared it to an elephant sitting on my sternum. Something happened. I didn’t know what,” Sullivan said. When the…
The nation’s opioid epidemic is spawning potent mixes of already deadly street drugs. These new, highly potent drugs are causing more overdoses as well as harm to first responders who are coming in contact with them. Between January and March, Louisville Metro EMS responded to nearly 2,400 overdose calls. As these numbers rise, so does…
If you’re accustomed to exercise classes that push everyone to do the exact same thing, barre can offer an adaptive teaching method. There’s no forcing your body to do things that don’t serve it, and there’s no feeling like a failure when you choose to make a posture your own. There is just listening to…
Starting this month in Kentucky, the letter you receive with your mammogram results will tell you whether you have dense breast tissue. Why does it matter? Dense breast tissue can increase a woman’s risk for breast cancer. It also can make it difficult to detect small tumors. That awareness can help doctors decide if you…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed that The virus has been diagnosed in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Tennessee over the past five years. “The Heartland virus can be difficult to diagnose,” said Paul Schulz, M.D., infectious disease physician and system epidemiologist for Norton Healthcare. “The symptoms mimic those of other tick…
As summer and mosquito season hit full steam, many women who are pregnant, or couples who are considering becoming pregnant, may have concerns about the mosquito-borne Zika virus. As new information continues to emerge, Jennifer Evans, M.D., medical director of Norton Women’s Care, and Paul Schulz, M.D., system epidemiologist for Norton Healthcare, share some updates. When…
Walking is the simplest way to get fit — you can do it anywhere, anytime. The average American takes 5,117 steps a day, which is equivalent to walking just over 2.5 miles. That may sound like good exercise, but 2.5 miles a day is far less than how much you need to walk to improve…