Prenatal yoga is gaining popularity among expectant women. And it’s no wonder. The benefits are plentiful: It helps you connect with your developing baby, gives you nurturing time together, helps you practice controlled breathing in preparation for labor, and it keeps your muscles toned and flexible when you might have had to slow down your…
My mom was a four-year varsity starter in four different sports. The woman is no joke when it comes to athletic ability. She is a huge reason my sister and I played sports our whole lives. She is the one who passed on the athletic gene to us (don’t tell my dad). When we were…
Kent Morris, M.D., clinical cardiac electrophysiologist, and Tara Mudd, APRN, electrophysiology nurse practitioner, both with Norton Heart Specialists, hosted a Facebook Live chat discussing atrial fibrillation and treatment options. Atrial fibrillation, also known as A-fib, is a common heart rhythm disorder that affects the top chambers of the heart. During the video discussion, Dr. Morris…
Two-time Olympic gold medalist and Women’s World Cup winner Mia Hamm will be the guest speaker at this summer’s Courier-Journal Sports Awards Ceremony presented by Norton Sports Health. The soccer star set the standard for excellence in her sport while becoming one of the world’s most well-known international athletes. She also is an advocate for…
Ever feel more like the parent than the child? As our mothers, fathers and relatives age, many of us take on the responsibility of caring for them. Keeping up with their health — along with your own — can be a challenge. Luckily, technology is making it easier. MyNortonChart offers proxy access to adults caring for…
Forget the roses, candy and expensive dinner out. Workout dates are becoming a popular way for couples to spend time together. Exercising with your significant other can increase happiness in your relationship and your emotional bond, while also improving the quality of your workout. Trying to woo that special someone? Exercise causes the same physiological…
There are several signs of heart attack in women that may go unnoticed. These “silent heart attack” signs include jaw pain, left arm pain and upper back pain. Because signs of heart attack can be different for women than men, it’s important to know how what the symptoms are and how to recognize them. Sometimes…
For the 15th year, the American Lung Association’s “State of Tobacco Control” report card has graded how each state is doing at tobacco prevention programs, helping smokers quit and protecting people from secondhand smoke. For the 15th year, Kentucky has again earned all F’s. This is no surprise. Kentucky consistently leads the nation in smoking…
This article is part of a series on the signs and symptoms of a 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 what to do…
Shortly after having her second child, Kathryn Hendon started experiencing a problem many women face: bladder leakage. The trauma of childbirth damaged her bladder muscles and nerves, leading to overactive bladder. Her nerves would cause her bladder muscles to contract, causing leakage or giving her the urge to use the restroom even when her bladder…
Dip away guilt-free with this high-protein, low in saturated fat crab dip. Avoid the pitfalls of high-fat cheeses and sour cream-filled dishes. Take the health factor to the next level by serving with whole-wheat or brown rice crackers and celery. Creamy Crab Dip Serves 8 8 ounces Greek yogurt cream cheese ¼ cup…
If you have diabetes, checking your blood sugar with a finger prick is something you have to do. Not because your doctor says so, but because you want to feel good. Right? Right? You’re more apt to check your numbers regularly if your fingers don’t hurt. Here’s how to make it painless: Prick only warm…