Neurosciences, News, Sports Health

Concussions in kids worse than thought?

You don’t normally see soccer players wearing head protection. But for 15-year-old Ruby Fitzer, it’s a requirement. “I don’t like wearing it — it leaves a mark on my forehead,”…

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Heart, News

Working overtime could be killing you

Your work “to-do” list needs to include cutting hours. Experts say working over 40 hours a week for an extended period of time increases your risk for heart disease — and…

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Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, News, Obstetrics

Pregnancy and Zika worries

My husband is currently completing his master’s degree in secondary education with a specialization in English as a second language. Part of this degree requires the completion of a clinical…

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News, Sports Health

Peyton Manning’s wisdom for young athletes

Former NFL quarterback Peyton Manning sat down with Jason Frakes, Courier-Journal high school sports writer, to discuss his career, retirement, thoughts on children playing football and advice for high school…

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News, Sports Health

Snapchat Rewind: H.S. Sports Awards event

The Courier-Journal Kentuckiana Sports Awards Banquet on June 14, 2016, honored local high school athletes. The night was highlighted by guest speaker Peyton Manning. Norton Sports Health Congratulations to our…

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News, Prevention and Wellness

Something peed on your broccoli

If you have ever been tempted to pop an unwashed strawberry into your mouth while visiting your local farmers market or grocery store, what you’re ingesting may not be as…

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News, Obstetrics

My belly won’t let me bend that way!

Before I got pregnant with my first daughter, my fitness routine was running on all cylinders. I just finished a 30-day nutrition challenge, which totally transformed how I felt and…

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Cancer, News, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare

Cancer survivor story

After months of trying to figure out what the lump in my clavicle was, my ear-nose-throat doctor looked at me and said, “I think it’s cancer and I want it…

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News, Prevention and Wellness

Heat index expected to reach triple digits in the coming days

The weather forecast is calling for temperatures in the 90s and the heat index to reach triple digits. This heat can and will impact everyone, so take the extra steps…

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Neurosciences, News

Ali’s biggest opponent: Parkinson’s?

With the passing of Muhammad Ali, it seems like everyone has a fond memory, heartwarming story or favorite words from The Champ that inspire them. Perhaps a group most inspired…

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Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, Expecting, News, Obstetrics

If I can get through the pain, so can you

Now, I don’t want to paint an unrealistic picture of the delivery. I have heard the horror stories of emergency cesarean sections after two days of labor and three hours…

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News, Weight Management

Bitter truth about your favorite foods

Get ready for sticker shock on some of your favorite foods. The Food and Drug Administration has released new guidelines for nutrition information printed on food packaging. Starting in summer 2018,…

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