As summer hits full stride, families throughout Kentucky will be spending lots of time outdoors. Whether you are working outside or enjoying time at the park, lake or playground, Norton Cancer Institute has some advice: Enjoy the sun safely. As an oncologic dermatologist at Norton Cancer Institute, Jae Jung, M.D., Ph.D., cares for patients at…
Memorial Day kicks off the summer! While you are preparing for a picnic celebration, consider substituting processed foods like potato chips with a healthy take on a traditional side — potato salad. These recipes add a powerful vitamin A and vitamin C punch with added protein from eggs and beans, as well as increased fiber…
Stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the U.S., according to the American Stroke Association. But what do you really know about strokes? Here are some myths that some believe about stroke — and the facts. Myth: It’s hard to tell when someone is having a stroke….
Many of us will be throwing a Memorial Day cookout or taking a weekend getaway to start off the summer. Memorial Day signifies the beginning of the season — a time for grilling, baseball, suntans and travel. Here are a few tips to stay safe this holiday weekend. Eat healthy Half your plate should be fruits and vegetables! Summer…
As a student at Western Kentucky University, Lindsey Robbins was quick to support her fellow classmates by giving blood. “Our sororities and fraternities used to make blood drives a competition, and even though I didn’t belong to the Greek life, I always gave and thought it was a great idea to turn something so important…
In 2011, Ed Nelson’s sister Deana was treated for breast cancer. At that time, he felt like he needed to do something. He decided to ride in Bike to Beat Cancer. The 10th annual Bike to Beat Cancer on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2018, at Norton Cancer Institute – Brownsboro, will be Ed’s seventh time riding…
Edi has been living with the physical and cognitive effects of multiple sclerosis (MS) for more than 30 years. During her treatment, she’s participated in many programs offered through the Norton Neuroscience Institute Resource Center. So when the center launched a “neuro choir” for patients with neurological disorders last fall, Edi decided to sign up….
This content was originally published on BlueZones.com. Published here courtesy of Blue Zones and Tony Buettner. From our research in the healthiest and happiest places in the world, here are some habits to take up in 2018 —they’ll enrich your life and boost your health and happiness levels too. Instead of focusing on an…
The Mayor’s Healthy Hometown Movement and the Kentucky Department for Public Health awarded Norton Healthcare a 2018 Fleur de Lis Award in the “very large employer” category. Norton Healthcare also was one of 19 organizations in that category to receive the platinum-level Worksite Wellness Award. The Worksite Wellness Award is a statewide recognition based on…
Technology can get a bad rap for disconnecting us from human interactions. But, perhaps in health care, it can actually bring us closer together. Rachel Alexander, APRN, is a nurse practitioner with Norton eCare — a virtual medicine, or telemedicine, service that allows her to care for patients through video visits. Get to know the…
The diagnosis of a traumatic brain injury is associated with an increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, according to a new study. Researchers who examined a group of 165,000 veterans found the risk depends on how serious the injury is. The risk for Parkinson’s increased by more than 50 percent with a concussion. Moderate to…
Skip the side of MSG, cornstarch, hydrogenated oil and silicon dioxide at your next Taco Tuesday by making your own taco seasoning. Add this seasoning to your favorite meat or meat substitute for flavor-packed tacos with none of the additives. DIY Taco Seasoning Makes 4 servings per 1 pound of meat or meat substitute Prep:…
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