Prevention and Wellness

What is norovirus?

There are multiple reports of norovirus sweeping the country and making entire families miserable. But what exactly is it? “Norovirus is a group of viruses that cause inflammation in the…

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News, Obstetrics

Breastfeeding and returning to work

For many, breastfeeding is a natural part of becoming a mother and a priority for the health of the baby.  With the right preparation and support, you don’t have to…

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News, Weight Management

Healthy or hype: Making sense of diet trends

Test your knowledge of hype versus healthy when it comes to diet trends and fads: Hype • Excludes certain food groups • Focuses on a single food or supplement •…

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News, Prevention and Wellness

Are you sneezing wrong?

It happens to all of us — that unexpected sneeze that escapes before you have time to grab a tissue and cover your mouth. Well, you just sent 40,000 droplets…

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News, Prevention and Wellness

5 health uses for apple cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegar makes a tasty salad dressing, but if that’s the only way you use it, you might be missing out. It’s also a popular ingredient in home remedies…

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News, Prevention and Wellness

Could lack of sleep kill you?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that more than one-third of adults in the United States get less than seven hours of sleep each night. When you aren’t…

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News, Prevention and Wellness

31 simple things to do instead of smoking

You’ve probably heard that the key to quitting a habit is replacing that “behavior” with another. For people trying to stop using tobacco, during those times when you want to…

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KDF Marathon, Kentucky Derby Marathon Training, Sports Health

Race training: What you need to know about running injuries

Whether your training for your first 5k, 10k, half marathon or marathon, or you’re a seasoned runner, you should be listening to your body. How are you feeling? If you…

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News, Weight Management

Top 5 foods to jump start weight loss (photos)

Did you know certain foods can help you lose weight faster? Recent studies have identified five you might just have in your kitchen already. Check them out.

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Flu, News, Prevention and Wellness

Flu, cold, sniffles – when to stay home

We bet you crossed paths with someone who was coughing, sneezing, sniffling or doing all of the above over the holidays. And, guess what, we’re just getting started with flu…

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Flu, News, Prevention and Wellness

The flu or carbon monoxide poisoning?

The mercury is dropping and flu season is picking up. It can be a confusing and deadly combination. Carbon monoxide is an colorless, odorless gas that can be emitted by…

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News, Obstetrics, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare

New Year’s baby times two

Twins share a lot during their lifetime, but one thing newborns Adaline Rose and Emma Paige Decker won’t share is a birthday. The girls, delivered just four minutes apart, were…

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