The outdoors are where Eddie Boone feels most at home. His last name traces back to the Kentucky frontiersman Daniel Boone, legendary for his wilderness exploits. Given that family history, no wonder Eddie loves spending time in nature. The career electrician built his Nelson County log home with his bare hands back in the ’70s….
Norton Neuroscience Institute is one of six sites nationwide chosen to pilot a new Brain Health Navigator program aimed at creating a worldwide model to prevent, diagnose and treat Alzheimer’s disease. The program — funded and pioneered by the Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative — provides resources for patients and providers at these six sites. “This collaborative…
In life, day-to-day tasks often are taken for granted. Brushing your teeth, pouring coffee, lifting food to your mouth — things millions of people do each day without a second thought. But for many who live with essential tremor, simple tasks like these can become impossible. The constant, uncontrollable body tremors can be embarrassing, frustrating…
Gene Lacey’s latest trip to the office of Justin M. Givens, M.D. was more of a formality than an appointment. He was there to show off his progress — to show Dr. Givens the range of motion in his surgically-repaired left shoulder. Needless to say, Gene’s progress has been dramatic, evidenced by his ability to…
According to the American Heart Association, there is a connection between the health of your heart and your brain, so the health of one depends on the other. Understanding the heart-brain connection is key for long-term wellness. Research shows a significant correlation between cardiovascular health and cognitive function, where maintaining a healthy heart can contribute…
Besides heart disease and cancers, a major cause of death in American adults is a decline in brain health. While science can’t say what triggers brain disorders in many cases, some research points to the link between diet and brain health. What is a ‘healthy brain’? A healthy brain has optimal structure and function that…
Norton Neuroscience Institute is the first and only facility in Kentucky to offer MRI-guided high-frequency focused ultrasound for essential tremor and tremor-dominant Parkinson’s disease. This life-changing treatment has been shown to dramatically improve tremor symptoms for patients starting on the day of treatment. The technology will be purchased with $2.8 million in funding through the Norton Healthcare…
Maintaining optimal brain health is essential for older adults, as cognitive decline can significantly impact daily life and overall well-being. A brain-health-focused diet can play a vital role in enhancing cognitive function, supporting memory and reducing the risk of neurologic disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia. Here are ways to keep your brain healthy….
For Keith Asmussen, it’s a typical day in the office. A wake-up call before the sunrise, followed by a 4 a.m. drive to the backside of Churchill Downs. Cloaked in darkness, he makes his way to Barn 38 — the one belonging to his father, Steve. He changes clothes, learns his schedule and mounts his…
Some things are truly meant to be. Adam Maddox certainly believes so. Adam is a patient care associate at Norton Brownsboro Hospital. His job: Provide day-to-day support for patients who are recovering from an injury, illness or procedure. Sometimes, support comes in the form of physical assistance with patients’ daily activities. Other times, Adam is…
David Schaeffer’s ministry is his life. He’s the director of Heaven’s Door Chapel in Burnside, Kentucky, and spends his days serving his community. That can mean he’s out on his farm and garden, tilling the earth, gathering fresh produce. Ministry, for David, also can mean he’s communicating with local officials and other pastors, organizing school…
Norton Neuroscience Institute and Norton Research Institute are enrolling volunteers in a research study examining the link between gut microbiome and Alzheimer’s disease. The 18-month study of people with and without Alzheimer’s disease focuses on whether an imbalance in good and bad bacteria plays a role in development of Alzheimer’s disease-related dementia. “This an exciting…