It may be winter, but countdown to the Kentucky Derby Festival has begun! Admit it — don’t you get a little dreamy about making this the year you actually run the mini or marathon? You are not alone. Around 15,000 people participate in the races each April. And Norton Sports Health’s training program is…
Chris Pryor works out, he volunteers for his church, and he enjoys spending time with his family. He thought he was healthy; however, a persistent cough and sharp chest pains led him to Norton Heart Specialists, where his cardiologist, John S. Harris, M.D., ordered a stress test. The results surprised Chris – multiple blockages requiring…
At least 34.2 million Americans will provide care to an elderly loved one this year, according to the National Alliance for Caregiving. The task of providing at-home care can be especially difficult during the winter months when cold, flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) diagnoses are on the rise. How do you protect the one…
After starting a medically supervised weight-loss program, Marc Poe lost 125 pounds (including 60 lost during the 12-week program), Poe loves playing basketball with friends. He walks about 20,000 steps a day and is making healthier food choices. He shared some lessons learned that helped him go from “zero willpower” to “I can do this”:…
Norton eCare’s video visits and eVisits will be available anytime of the day or night during the holidays. Catching a cold or maybe an evergreen allergy on Christmas Eve? Unsure if it’s a stomach bug or too much indulgence on New Year’s Day? Norton eCare can help when the doctor’s office may be closed. A video…
Marc Poe, age 39, has struggled with weight most of his life. He grew up “a chunky kid” in a single-parent home in West Virginia. “Between my mom and my grandmother the recipe for love and comfort was plenty of sugar, fat and carbs,” Poe said. Poe weighed 300 pounds in high school (big even…
The holidays are right around the corner. Not sure what to get the athletes in your life? What if they’re just starting their fitness journey? This guide can help you choose a gift to fit the activity level and needs of your loved one. For the person starting a new healthy routine — or a…
In December 2014 Maricela Lauriano-Navarrete stepped onto the Norton Healthcare Mobile Prevention Center that was parked in her neighborhood for an annual wellness check. Within just a few short weeks, she learned she had breast cancer. Lauriano-Navarrete had been getting health screenings on the mobile unit for three years. This time, it was a lifesaver….
Getting an annual screening mammogram is not exactly something most women look forward to. Do you know anyone who actually celebrates it? There’s a good reason you shouldn’t put it off: Breast cancer affects one in eight women every year, including millennials. Many insurance companies and employee health plans allow a screening mammogram every year. If you’re…
Emergency departments treat about 12,000 Americans during November and December for holiday decorating-related incidents, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Learn ways to stay safe this holiday on the commission’s website (cpsc.gov). Also, keep these things in mind: Food safety. Maintain proper food temperatures to guard against spoilage. Ask your holiday guests about possible…
Two years ago, Susan Smith was struggling to walk. Life after spinal fusion involves working out three to four days a week at a local gym. “I’m in better shape now than when I was a teenager,” Smith said. Every day for 20 years, she had endured pain that started after a disc ruptured in…
If your doctor recommends you start a presurgical evaluation because medication hasn’t controlled your epilepsy, you’ll embark on a thorough process to identify treatment options based on the unique details of your seizures and their impact on your life. Your physician likely will order many tests for you. The purpose of these tests is to…
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