Curious about trying a Neti pot, but a little afraid? Some people swear by these nasal-rinsing devices to manage their clogged-up sinuses. Some people are completely freaked out about them. Nasal rinsing, or irrigation, with a saline solution can moisten irritable, dry nasal passageways and relieve symptoms of sinus infections, colds, infections and flu. Using…
On a day most of us set aside to be thankful for our many blessings, Dixie Howard was counting hers as she recovered from nearly losing her life to a stroke. She also was celebrating her 100th birthday. Two days before the holiday and major milestone, Howard became unresponsive and fell unconscious during an afternoon…
A healthy twist on your traditional holiday side dish, this sweet and savory side dish is sure to be a family favorite year after year! With 150 percent of your daily vitamin A needs and 30 percent of your daily fiber, you can take pride in nourishing your guests as you celebrate this holiday season….
My beard is many things for many people. For my wife, the lingering food crumbs are a cause for embarrassment. For my daughter, it gives her something to practice braiding. For my son, it helps him pick me out in a crowd. So, as thousands of men dedicate the winter months to eschewing razor blades…
Rudy Jones is a man on the go. If the Louisville native is not playing tennis with a friend, he may be skiing or riding go-karts with his grandson. If you can catch Jones in one place long enough to ask him where someone should go for the best cancer care and research possible, he…
The thought of missing work troubled Bettie Hart. To the reading recovery teacher at Overdale Elementary in Hillview, Kentucky, Hart’s students mean the world to her. “I really love my job, these kids,” Hart, age 64, said. “They struggle with reading, and I want to help them in every way I can.” So when doctors…
Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to stop and reflect on the past year. This year has been full of highs and lows, but we all can find something we are thankful for. Gratitude isn’t just for hipsters, mom bloggers and yogis. We can take the moment this Thanksgiving and look outside of ourselves — beyond…
I am going to date myself with this question: Do you remember the “Saturday Night Live” skit featuring Stuart Smalley? If not, a quick online search is worth the effort. (You may just learn something … more on that later!) Stuart Smalley is a character invented and performed by Al Franken. If you don’t know…
During any type of physical or recreational activity, there is a risk for injury, especially if the activity is a sport that involves contact. One of the most common sports-related injuries is concussion, which can result when the brain is jarred or shaken inside the skull after intense impact. If a head injury has…
Norton Cancer Institute is participating in the Great American Smokeout on Nov. 17, 2016. We spoke with Joseph Flynn, D.O., executive director and physician-in-chief, Norton Cancer Institute, about the development of e-cigarettes and the myths about them being a safe alternative to smoking. An e-cigarette is a battery-powered device that contains a cartridge filled with nicotine…
Antibiotics have their place in medicine, but they’re not a cure-all. In fact, if prescribed inappropriately, they can be fatal. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that as many as one-half of all antibiotic prescriptions are unnecessary, putting countless patients at risk. Every year in the United States, at least 23,000 people…
We are excited to announce the arrival of our little miracle! We are so blessed to have him in our world and thankful to our family and friends for their support. Our journey to this point has been a rollercoaster ride, but we are beyond thankful for our healthy little boy. Things will be much…