A high body mass index, or BMI, and a sedentary lifestyle increase your risk for heart disease. It’s important to understand how these two factors impact your heart and what…
Tobacco smoke does plenty of damage to the lungs, eyes, bones, bladder … every organ in your body. But why is smoking a risk factor for heart disease? It’s the…
Emergencies can happen at any hour. That’s why at Norton Hospital and Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital, OB hospitalists are standing by to help women who are pregnant or have…
Eating seasonally means consuming produce that is purchased around the time it is harvested. Why include seasonal produce in your weekly meal plan? Seasonal produce is fresher, tastier and more…
Norton Healthcare announced today it will waive copays and deductibles for furloughed federal government employees in need of urgent or emergency care. This includes visits to 14 area Norton Immediate…
Norton Children’s Hospital has opened a new $12 million unit that will serve hundreds of sick and injured kids every year. Patients and staff opened the hospital’s 24-bed medical/surgical unit,…
The flu can have extremely serious consequences during pregnancy. Getting the flu shot while you’re pregnant will help protect you and even help your baby fight off the flu after…
An Instant Pot is one of the best ways to get dinner on the table — fast. This must-have kitchen gadget is simple and easy to clean, and it cooks…
People living with orthopedic pain are increasingly considering platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections as an alternative to surgery. The procedure uses the body’s own healing properties to treat muscle, tendon and…
WALNUT TACOS Serves 4 to 5 2 cups walnuts 1/8 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons taco seasoning 5 taco shells, soft Avocado cilantro sauce 1½ avocados, skin and seed removed…
I’m 46. Well, my friend is 46. She doesn’t have kids. She works out regularly and has an active life. She eats well most of the time, yet with every…
Each year, lots of people make New Year’s resolutions to get healthier. If you are focused on getting healthier through fitness, consider completing a road race, such as a half-marathon….