Neurosciences, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare

Norton Neuroscience Institute successfully completes its first high-frequency focused ultrasound procedures

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…

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Neurosciences, Ortho - Shoulder, Orthopedics, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare

Norton Orthopedic Institute surgeon’s shoulder replacement method brings reduced recovery times, better outcomes

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…

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Heart, Neurosciences

The relationship between the health of these major organs may surprise you

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…

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Neurosciences

Brain health improvement starts in the body

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,…

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Movement Disorders, Neurosciences, Norton Healthcare Foundation, Parkinson’s Disease

Norton Neuroscience Institute acquires groundbreaking focused ultrasound technology

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…

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Memory, Neurosciences

Eating well means eating for brain health

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…

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Neurosciences, Sports Health

Norton Sports Health helps Churchill Downs jockey complete monthslong return to ride

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…

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Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, Neurosciences

Stroke survivor turns near-death experience into career in health care

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…

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Neurosciences, Ortho - Knee, Orthopedics

Knee replacement surgery helps remobilize pastor’s life of ministry

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…

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Dementia, Memory, Neurosciences

Gut microbiome and Alzheimer’s disease study open to public

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…

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Norton Healthcare Foundation, Parkinson’s Disease, Research and Clinical Trials

Norton Research Institute unveils state-of-the-art research laboratory

Norton Research Institute will expand research efforts with the unveiling of the new Norton Research Institute Clinical & Translational Research Laboratory. The 7,200-square-foot facility, located inside Norton Healthcare Pavilion in…

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Memory, Neurosciences

Lifestyle changes can reduce your risk and may prevent dementia

Perhaps the most effective way to prevent dementia is a healthy lifestyle that takes care of your heart and benefits your brain health, according to a Norton Neuroscience Institute memory…

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