Neurosciences, News

Golf helps Parkinson’s patients tee off against their disease

Jay Miller gripped his golf club and looked down at his ball resting on the green earth below. He paused and took his swing. Smack! The ball sailed across the…

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News, Orthopedics

Experience arthritis? Take control

By the year 2040, an estimated 78.4 million people age 18 and older (25.9 percent of the projected total adult population) will have doctor-diagnosed arthritis, according to the Centers for…

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Cancer, News

How to enjoy the sun safely

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…

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News, Recipes

Memorial Day Potato Salad

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 —…

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Neurosciences, News

Stroke myths debunked

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…

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News, Prevention and Wellness

Memorial Day tips

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,…

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Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, News

Nurse sparks blood drive competition throughout Norton Healthcare

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,…

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Bike to Beat Cancer Training, News, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare

Why I ride: Ed Nelson rides for his sister

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…

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How music can heal the brain for people with multiple sclerosis and other neurological conditions

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…

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Go Confidently, News

10 habits for healthier, happier life

  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…

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Norton Healthcare receives Worksite Wellness award, designation

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…

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Employee stories - Norton Healthcare, MyNortonChart, Norton Now

Get to know a Norton eCare provider

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…

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