Two-time Olympic gold medalist and Women’s World Cup winner Mia Hamm will be the guest speaker at this summer’s Courier-Journal Sports Awards Ceremony presented by Norton Sports Health. The soccer star set the standard for excellence in her sport while becoming one of the world’s most well-known international athletes. She also is an advocate for…
Ever feel more like the parent than the child? As our mothers, fathers and relatives age, many of us take on the responsibility of caring for them. Keeping up with their health — along with your own — can be a challenge. Luckily, technology is making it easier. MyNortonChart offers proxy access to adults caring for…
Forget the roses, candy and expensive dinner out. Workout dates are becoming a popular way for couples to spend time together. Exercising with your significant other can increase happiness in your relationship and your emotional bond, while also improving the quality of your workout. Trying to woo that special someone? Exercise causes the same physiological…
There are several signs of heart attack in women that may go unnoticed. These “silent heart attack” signs include jaw pain, left arm pain and upper back pain. Because signs of heart attack can be different for women than men, it’s important to know how what the symptoms are and how to recognize them. Sometimes…
For the 15th year, the American Lung Association’s “State of Tobacco Control” report card has graded how each state is doing at tobacco prevention programs, helping smokers quit and protecting people from secondhand smoke. For the 15th year, Kentucky has again earned all F’s. This is no surprise. Kentucky consistently leads the nation in smoking…
This article is part of a series on the signs and symptoms of a heart attack in women. Several Norton Heart Care providers have come together to raise awareness and provide tips just for women. Because signs of heart attack can be different for women than men, it’s important to know what to look for and what to do…
Shortly after having her second child, Kathryn Hendon started experiencing a problem many women face: bladder leakage. The trauma of childbirth damaged her bladder muscles and nerves, leading to overactive bladder. Her nerves would cause her bladder muscles to contract, causing leakage or giving her the urge to use the restroom even when her bladder…
Dip away guilt-free with this high-protein, low in saturated fat crab dip. Avoid the pitfalls of high-fat cheeses and sour cream-filled dishes. Take the health factor to the next level by serving with whole-wheat or brown rice crackers and celery. Creamy Crab Dip Serves 8 8 ounces Greek yogurt cream cheese ¼ cup…
If you have diabetes, checking your blood sugar with a finger prick is something you have to do. Not because your doctor says so, but because you want to feel good. Right? Right? You’re more apt to check your numbers regularly if your fingers don’t hurt. Here’s how to make it painless: Prick only warm…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is the leading cause of death among women regardless of race or ethnicity. Even more staggering is that more than 267,000 women die each year from heart attacks. “Heart disease is robbing us of our mothers, sisters and friends,” said Theresa Byrd, R.N.,…
Frigid, icyweather is when we typically think about the hazards of slipping and falling.In truth, falling is a risk for seniors throughout the year. So when you’rethinking about getting your walkway shoveled and salted, take a few minutes tothink about other ways to stay safe from slips and falls all year long. Stay active. Regular…
Atrial fibrillation, also known as A-fib, affects between nearly 3 million to 6 million peoplein the United States. The condition causes the upper chambers of the heart(atria) to beat quickly and in an uncontrolled manner (fibrillation), resultingin irregular and often rapid heart rate. This can impact blood flow throughoutthe body. The symptoms can include: On-demand…
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