Although the science of studying sleep dates back to the 1920s, it’s only within the past 40 years that physicians have been able to diagnose and treat one of the largest groups of people with sleep disorders — those living with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Roughly 10% of U.S. adults — an estimated 22 million…
Larry King’s weekend in Louisville was in full swing. He and his wife, Paula, were enjoying it with family and friends. The mid-July Friday and Saturday included a 5-mile walk and a relaxing evening with friends. But then Sunday came. Larry, who was 51 at the time, woke up feeling a little sluggish, which is…
You’ve made the decision. Now, how to quit smoking? Don’t try to do it right away. You need to make a plan and let those closest to you know you have decided to quit. Accept the challenges that lay ahead of you. Since smoking is an addiction, you will be tackling one of the biggest…
People can mistake an aneurysm for a migraine headache, delaying care and possibly leading to significant harm. It is important to learn the differences and what to do when warning signs of an aneurysm are present. If you experience a severe headache (some describe it as the worst headache of their life) and it comes…
Norton Sports Health is adding physicians to its staff to care for the Louisville Cardinals dealing with the unique strains sports can put on the body. Scotty Newcomer, D.O., sports medicine physician with Norton Orthopedic Institute, previously cared for the defending Atlantic Coast Conference champion Louisville Cardinals women’s basketball team. At Norton Sports Health, he’ll…
Gastroenterologist Alison Sharpe, D.O., is the first to acknowledge her approach to medicine may sound a little corny, but she is sincere. She wants to treat every patient the way she’d treat a member of her own family. “So many of the gastrointestinal conditions may not be life-threatening, but they can be extremely life- altering,”…
Living with advanced heart failure can be every bit as scary as it sounds. It means following a strict regimen that includes medication and regularly monitoring for the slightest signs that the condition is getting worse. Heart failure patients need to check their weight daily and report even slight changes to their health care providers….
The flu shot’s effectiveness this year — or any year — is not 100%. But getting the shot, along with practicing good hand hygiene and taking precautions when caring for someone sick with the flu, will improve your chances of staying healthy this season. Scientists who devise the flu shot each year have to predict…
Do you hold a grudge? If you do, you might want to think about letting go for the sake of your health. Author Megan Feldman Bettencourt, the October 2019 speaker at the Norton Healthcare Go Confidently series, spoke of the effects anger and resentment can have on your health. “We know that when we’re holding…
While Leigh Galloway undergoes her last chemotherapy treatment before a double mastectomy, she and Laura Chamberlin are engrossed in a watercolor. Like she does often with Laura, an expressive art therapist with Norton Cancer Institute Resource Centers, Leigh opens up in that way that seems easier when your focus is elsewhere. “I’m nervous, scared. I’ve…
Patients don’t see pathologists, but these physicians can make all the difference when it comes to diagnosing and treating cancer and other conditions, said Alvin W. Martin, M.D., medical director for Norton Healthcare’s CPA Lab. Dr. Martin recently was named one of Louisville’s top doctors by Louisville magazine. “[Pathology] is a very fast-evolving field, and…
These no-bake truffles are packed with nutrition! They are made with plant-based ingredients, including flaxseed meal and almond milk. Flaxseeds provide fiber and omega-3 fatty acids (i.e., healthy fats). By choosing dairy-free chocolate chips, these can be made dairy-free for those who may have sensitivities, and they are gluten free as well. It’s difficult to…