News, Prevention and Wellness

What qualifies as fiber in your diet? It may be up for debate

If a rose by any other name is still a rose, does the same go for what qualifies as fiber in the food you eat? That’s up for some debate….

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MyNortonChart, Prevention and Wellness

With MyNortonChart, scheduling care doesn’t have to be time consuming

We believe a great health care experience starts with ease, convenience and accessibility, on your terms. Sign up for MyNortonChart It’s fast, free, easy and convenient. Schedule appointments, communicate with…

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Norton Immediate Care Centers anticipate eclipse eye damage

Despite the warnings, it happens. And it’s terribly painful. The powerful rays of the sun can damage eyes and during an eclipse, what’s commonly known as “welder’s flash” or photokeratitis….

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Lo que te perdiste de la Feria de la Salud Hispana / Latina

Norton Healthcare  Prevention and Wellness presta sus servicios a la comunidad hispana / latina ¿Sabía usted que aproximadamente una de cada seis personas que viven en los Estados Unidos es…

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Prevention and Wellness

Want the secret to quitting smoking?

For many couples married more than 20 years, a fun night out together might mean dinner and a movie. For eight weeks recently, a fun night out for Tim and…

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How to handle an overdose situation

The nation’s opioid epidemic is spawning potent mixes of already deadly street drugs. These new, highly potent drugs are causing more overdoses as well as harm to first responders who…

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How many steps a day should you be walking?

Walking is the simplest way to get fit — you can do it anywhere, anytime. The average American takes 5,117 steps a day, which is equivalent to walking just over…

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Prevention and Wellness

Why it’s important to come out to your doctor

If you are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT), being open about your sexual identity has driven many decisions and conversations in your life. One place it’s important to be…

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News, Prevention and Wellness

What that handbag is doing to your body

Heavy purses, totes and messenger bags put a lot of stress on your bones, joints and muscles without you even realizing it. Over time, they can cause permanent damage and…

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4 tips for surviving the early blast of hot and humid weather

Despite the date on the calendar being June, the meteorologists are warning of a heat wave. Are you prepared for these hot and humid days? “As temperatures are expected to…

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Hepatitis C, Infectious Disease, Prevention and Wellness

Baby boomers need to get screened for hepatitis C

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is responsible for more deaths in the U.S. than HIV. Baby boomers make up 75 percent of all HCV cases, yet 80 percent do not consider…

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7 ways to knock out seasonal allergies without medication

Want allergy relief that avoids “medicine head”? Try these quick natural remedies for allergy symptoms: Saline nasal spray: Use it daily to clear away pollen; start using it before you…

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