I was the only kid in third grade without a sibling. My daily nagging must have worked because that year my parents finally revealed that I was getting a baby brother! My brother and I are nine years apart, so I’ve always been more of a mother figure to him than a sister. When we…
Churchill Downs and Norton Cancer Institute today announced a new charitable partnership to raise funds to help provide care for women in our community who lack access to necessary breast health screenings and services. One in eight women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime, so this partnership presents significant potential to women who can…
When’s the last time you were bored? My guess is not since before you got a smartphone. Remember the days of sitting in a waiting room and do nothing? Sitting in the car and gazing out the window? Riding an elevator and staring at the door? How about eating a meal and paying attention to…
Prenatal yoga is gaining popularity among expectant women. And it’s no wonder. The benefits are plentiful: It helps you connect with your developing baby, gives you nurturing time together, helps you practice controlled breathing in preparation for labor, and it keeps your muscles toned and flexible when you might have had to slow down your…
My mom was a four-year varsity starter in four different sports. The woman is no joke when it comes to athletic ability. She is a huge reason my sister and I played sports our whole lives. She is the one who passed on the athletic gene to us (don’t tell my dad). When we were…
Kent Morris, M.D., clinical cardiac electrophysiologist, and Tara Mudd, APRN, electrophysiology nurse practitioner, both with Norton Heart Specialists, hosted a Facebook Live chat discussing atrial fibrillation and treatment options. Atrial fibrillation, also known as A-fib, is a common heart rhythm disorder that affects the top chambers of the heart. During the video discussion, Dr. Morris…
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…
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