Prevention and Wellness, Recipes

Shook-up shamrock shake

Remember when you were a kid and your mom would hit your favorite drive-thru for one of those artificial green but oh-so-yummy shamrock shakes? Save the fat and calories with…

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Infectious Disease, Prevention and Wellness

Zika virus in Kentucky

The Zika virus has become a common topic of conversation, especially for those planning trips to the endemic areas in South and Central America. A Kentucky resident who recently traveled…

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Prevention and Wellness, Recipes

Shrimp Aglio e Olio Recipe

Healthy eating is an important part of overall wellness. Norton Healthcare’s “In the Kitchen” shows you how easy it can be to prepare delicious and healthy meals. Shrimp Aglio e…

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Prevention and Wellness

Kids Getting Drunk on Hand Sanitizer

Hand sanitizer helps protect you against nasty germs. It’s all over the place — in the office, in your bathroom, even in your car or purse. While most people use…

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Prevention and Wellness

How to help parents age gracefully

When you’re a kid, you don’t spend a lot of time thinking about how family dynamics change over time. Mom and dad have always been there for you, right? Then…

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Prevention and Wellness

Sunshine Smoothie

Oranges, lemons, strawberries and green leafy vegetables packed with vitamin C makes urine more acidic, which helps prevent bacteria from growing in the system. In addition, vitamin C helps cuts…

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Prevention and Wellness, Recipes

Pancakes a healthier way

Pancakes: fluffy, golden stacks of buttery goodness. No matter how high the stack, pancakes may not be the healthiest breakfast option. But if you choose to splurge, you can make…

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Prevention and Wellness

Feeling bad? Don’t rule out flu just yet

Just when you thought the flu season was over, the virus seems to be holding on. Last week, the number of cases diagnosed in Norton Immediate Care Centers nearly doubled….

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Prevention and Wellness

Mumps: Coming to a campus near you?

Local cases of mumps may have people wondering why the virus seems to be targeting college students. Spread through saliva or mucus, mumps can be transmitted though coughing, sneezing and…

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Prevention and Wellness

Super Lice on the Loose

If just the thought of lice makes you itch or gives you the heebie-jeebies, don’t fret. While this strain of “super lice” may be more difficult to treat, you can…

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Prevention and Wellness

Infused Water

Drinking plenty of water is one of the best things for your child’s urinary and digestive systems. Drinking enough water — about 40 to 60 ounces per day for children…

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Prevention and Wellness

Take charge of your heart health

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, uncontrolled high blood pressure is the leading cause of heart disease and stroke. Because many times it has no symptoms, high…

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