Not unlike an electrician who repairs wiring in your home, a doctor has options when it comes to treating the electrical rhythm of your heart. According to Kent Morris, M.D., cardiac electrophysiologist with Norton Heart Specialists, treatment options for atrial fibrillation (A-fib) are not one-size-fits-all. If one treatment doesn’t work, a combination of treatments might….
Carbohydrate (carb) cycling is a diet strategy that’s becoming increasingly popular. Some say it’s an effective way to lose excess weight. Nutritional experts say not so fast. When you carb cycle, you alternate days of eating a lot of carbs with other days of eating few or no carbs. Although trendy, carb cycling isn’t new….
Bike to Beat Cancer is offering a new “virtual rider” option this year. It’s for anyone who wants to be part of the event but is unable to pedal the actual route. Virtual riders may live out of town or feel uncomfortable riding on the road. They don’t even have to own a bike. Virtual…
The journey to becoming neurosurgeons may have been difficult for brothers Mayshan Ghiassi M.D., and Mahan Ghiassi, M.D., but it made them who they are today and proud to share their story of success. The pair were born in Iran. Persecuted for their religious beliefs, the Ghiassi family fled the country for Pakistan. “Believers of…
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Despite a reported decrease in fatal and nonfatal opioid overdoses since February by Louisville Emergency Medical Services and the Louisville Metro Police Department, the opioid crisis is still a major threat. According to a recent article on InsiderLouisville.com, the number of patients receiving naloxone administered by EMS personnel fell from 394 in February 2017 to…
Robin Mosser has always been known for her smile. Already a two-time Mrs. Kentucky by 1999, she had a motto: “Smile through everything! If you meet someone without a smile, give them one of yours!” Even so, the nurse, beauty queen and mother of three young boys began having odd symptoms that required a bit…
Becoming a new mom is wonderful — and a bit terrifying — according to 34-year-old Sarah Ramage. The questions began for her almost as soon as she and her husband, Derrick, welcomed their son, Connor, to the world last spring. One of her chief concerns was breastfeeding. How would she know Connor was getting enough…
Despite the warnings, it happens. And it’s terribly painful. The powerful rays of the sun can damage eyes and during an eclipse, what’s commonly known as “welder’s flash” or photokeratitis. Norton Immediate Care Centers anticipate people seeking treatment after Monday’s eclipse. “It takes about 6 to 12 hours from the time of the injury until…
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Exercise — we know it’s good for us. But just how good is it? The benefits are pretty impressive. For example, regular physical activity can help you: Maintain your weight Feel happier Sleep better Improve your memory Control your blood pressure Lower LDL (bad) cholesterol and raise HDL (good) cholesterol Yet, even though we know…
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