So you sprained your ankle. Now what? Depending on the severity of the sprain, the healing process is typically two to eight weeks, but rehabilitation and strengthening exercises should continue even after you return to activity. When an ankle injury happens Mild injuries, such as a rolled ankle or a mild sprain, can be treated…
Last week the American Academy of Pediatrics published an article reporting that ACL tears are on the rise in children and teens, specifically in young female athletes. The study states that anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears in the knee peak in high school around age 16 or 17, and happen more frequently in females. A…
While it may sound like the name of the latest diet craze, it’s anything but. The Daniel Plan offers a holistic approach to healthy living. Originating at Saddleback Church in California, the book called, “The Daniel Plan: 40 Days to a Healthier Life,” leads readers through a unique journey to wellness following five areas of…
Personal trainer and host of the popular television show “Biggest Loser” Bob Harper made the news recently not for helping someone shed hundreds of pounds but for suffering a heart attack that left him unconscious for two days. The 51-year-old popular fitness expert reportedly collapsed while exercising at a gym and needed CPR. Given Harper’s…
Wrestling is a sport offered to both males and females of all ages and levels, including Olympic competition. While the rules of the sport — such as dividing up competitors based on weight, experience or age — help prevent some injuries, they cannot prevent all injuries. Below is a discussion of some of the most…
Listen up. If you’re in your late 20s, early 30s or even in your fabulous 40s, you’ll want to know what a major new study in a leading medical journal says about your increased risk of developing colon cancer. According to this new information, over the past 40 years colon and rectal cancer rates have…
During the 39 years Cheryl Reid-Douglas has worked as a unit secretary in the Norton Audubon Hospital emergency department, she has seen it all: heart attacks, appendicitis, broken bones and wounds to be stitched. So when she started experiencing chest pain and dizziness, she knew something wasn’t right.* “I actually ran into my doctor one…
A new study suggests the risk of dying from cervical cancer for some women could be much higher than what many experts had previously thought. In reviewing data from various national sources, researchers found cervical cancer deaths among black women to be 77 percent higher than what was initially reported. Deaths among white women were…
This article is part of a series on the signs and symptoms of heart attack in women. Several Norton Heart Care providers have come together to raise awareness and provide tips just for women. Because signs of heart attack can be different for women than men, it’s important to know what to look for and…
I was the only kid in third grade without a sibling. My daily nagging must have worked because that year my parents finally revealed that I was getting a baby brother! My brother and I are nine years apart, so I’ve always been more of a mother figure to him than a sister. When we…
Churchill Downs and Norton Cancer Institute today announced a new charitable partnership to raise funds to help provide care for women in our community who lack access to necessary breast health screenings and services. One in eight women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime, so this partnership presents significant potential to women who can…
When’s the last time you were bored? My guess is not since before you got a smartphone. Remember the days of sitting in a waiting room and do nothing? Sitting in the car and gazing out the window? Riding an elevator and staring at the door? How about eating a meal and paying attention to…