News, Prevention and Wellness

What age is the MMR vaccine given to fight measles, mumps and rubella?

The Kentucky Department for Public Health recommends the following MMR vaccine schedule by age to prevent measles. All children ages 12 months and older who have not received the measles,…

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Atrial Fibrillation, Heart, News

The heart disease link to sleep apnea and sleep deprivation

Simple snoring is a problem in bedrooms across the world. But 1 in 5 adults have at least mild sleep apnea. They stop breathing for periods while they’re asleep. While…

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Heart, News

What’s the link between cholesterol and heart disease

Too much bad cholesterol or too little good cholesterol coursing through your bloodstream increases the risk that the waxy substance can start lining the walls of arteries that supply blood…

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Cardiology, Heart, Heart Attack

What’s the link between a heart attack and blood pressure?

High blood pressure puts extra strain on the heart and arteries. Years of untreated high blood pressure and the strain it puts on artery walls creates places for cholesterol to…

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Behavioral Health, Heart, News

Linking stress to your heart health isn’t a far stretch

  If you are experiencing stress or not handling your stress with healthy tools, it may affect your heart health. When the body feels stress, the natural reaction is to…

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News, Prevention and Wellness

Urgent care, primary care or online visit: Understand your options

As consumers, we’ve become accustomed to really convenient service. We can preorder and pick up our groceries, get food delivered from our favorite restaurants, and shop for a product online…

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Atrial Fibrillation, Heart, News

How high BMI and low physical activity put you at risk for heart disease

A high body mass index, or BMI, and a sedentary lifestyle increase your risk for heart disease. It’s important to understand how these two factors impact your heart and what…

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Atrial Fibrillation, Heart, News

Why smoking is a risk factor for heart disease

Tobacco smoke does plenty of damage to the lungs, eyes, bones, bladder … every organ in your body. But why is smoking a risk factor for heart disease? It’s the…

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Heart, News

Diabetes puts you at risk for heart disease, but there are things you can do

Heart disease is the most common cause of death for adults with diabetes. Discover the link between diabetes and your heart, and learn what actions you can take to decrease…

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Expecting, News, Obstetrics

OB hospitalists are on call for pregnancy issues 24 hours a day

Emergencies can happen at any hour. That’s why at Norton Hospital and Norton Women’s & Children’s Hospital, OB hospitalists are standing by to help women who are pregnant or have…

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Expecting, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Obstetrics

6 pregnancy complication symptoms not to ignore

Pregnancy is an exciting time as you await your little one. Your body will go through many changes, and you’ll have a lot of questions. As you near your due…

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News, Recipes

Eating fruits and vegetables in season: They’re fresher and probably local

Eating seasonally means consuming produce that is purchased around the time it is harvested. Why include seasonal produce in your weekly meal plan? Seasonal produce is fresher, tastier and more…

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