Eamonn and Elizabeth Murphy, of Louisville, had dreams of what a lot of couples want in life — to get married, experience the joys of being newlyweds, have children, a “white picket fence” and live happily ever after. All in a perfect world, right? Nobody dreams about the curve balls that life inevitably throws us….
Cyberattacks seem to be in the news at an increasing rate. They can put confidential personal information at stake, including Social Security numbers, credit card information, bank accounts and, yes, personal health information. If you are a Norton Healthcare patient, you have access to MyNortonChart, a secure online source for your personal health information. You…
This information is part of a series on the emerging public health crisis of opioid abuse. Because addressing the disease of addiction requires a comprehensive approach, several Norton Healthcare providers have come together to educate the public and work to manage the epidemic in our community. Did you know simple changes to your everyday life…
In honor of National Women’s Health Week what better time to have open conversations about things that affect our health but that we may not always be comfortable talking about. Let’s start with this one — our ever-present need to judge ourselves. For many of us it started in our teen years — maybe earlier or…
Looking for a way to shake up your traditional Mexican meal? Try this layered pie for a flavorful dish with easy cleanup. This recipe calls for refried black beans, which can be a very healthy addition to a meal. In traditional preparations, mashed beans are cooked with lard and spices to create a rich, high-fat…
May is National Bike Month, a chance to showcase the many benefits of bicycling —and encourage others to give it a try. Whether you bike to work or school, ride for your health or the environment, or simply to explore, National Bike Month is an opportunity to celebrate the unique power of the bicycle and…
How many times have you suffered through symptoms because you couldn’t get off work or your family’s schedule was too busy? We all can relate. As a nurse practitioner, my goal has always been to provide patients with safe and quality care, but I found that this care often wasn’t convenient for my patients. Through…
Powered by GET HEALTHY NEWS Can stress cause a heart attack? Certain receptors on the heart muscle and the heart arteries are very sensitive to adrenaline generated by stress. Adrenaline can overstimulate the arteries, causing a heart attack. More News
A recent study reveals that people who drink diet sodas daily have three times the risk of stroke and dementia in the next 10 years. This finding has many health experts urging everyone to stop drinking diet beverages. Wait, what? Here’s the kicker “The study, published in the journal Stroke, does not prove that diet…
Spaghetti squash should be a staple on your family’s weekly menu. It’s filled with nutrients like fiber, beta carotene, potassium, Vitamins C and A, and folate — giving you important health benefits for the whole family. And, once you get the hang of cooking spaghetti squash, you can dress it up any way you’d like…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers these recommendations for when you should wash your hands: Before, during and after preparing food Before eating food Before and after caring for someone who is sick Before and after treating a cut or wound After using the toilet After changing diapers or cleaning up a child…
If you’re going to Kentucky Derby 2017, you really can say it’s for the exercise. We’ve got you and your steps covered.
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