Social media and technology have up sides, but they also can contribute to bullying and dangerous activities. Do you know what apps your teen is using? We’ve created a list of the top six apps to look out for. KIK KIK is an instant-messaging system that allows users to connect with friends, groups and the…
Norton Brownsboro Hospital is the first hospital in Kentucky to use the newest generation of robotic neurosurgery technology, called ROSA. Surgeons have already performed several operations using the ROSA robotic surgical assistant from Medtech Surgical to help patients with epilepsy and brain tumors. ROSA’s main uses so far have been in biopsying brain tumors and…
On Sept. 15, Give Local Louisville day, we shared 24 Hours of Courage on Facebook — a day highlighting the stories of courageous mothers, sons, husbands and friends who have fought or are currently fighting one of the most tragic diseases of our time — cancer. We’re now turning these stories of courage into tales…
More than one out of every four children ages 12 to 18 experience some kind of bullying, according to the National Center for Education Statistics and Bureau of Justice Statistics. The highest numbers of students are made fun of, called names or insulted, or are made the subject of rumors. “Bullying occurs at school, usually…
“When you wash dishes, wash dishes.” –Thich Nhat Hanh, Buddhist monk What a peculiar statement! Who doesn’t wash dishes when they are washing dishes? Take a moment to think about that. Envision yourself at your kitchen sink washing dishes. Are you mindful of what you are doing? Are you paying attention to the action of…
We all know the adage “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” Jake Olson has taken that to a whole new stratosphere. He recently shared his personal story of tragedy and how he has worked hard to turn it into something positive that will mold his future. Olson spoke to an energetic group of teens,…
While performing an exam on a new patient at Norton Children’s Hospital Medical Associates – Broadway last fall, pediatrician Erin R. Frazier, M.D., learned that the teen, along with her mom and sister, had just arrived in Louisville after escaping a bad situation. They were practically homeless and didn’t know where their next meal would…
Norton Healthcare is now the first healthcare provider in the region to use the latest in image-guided laser technology to treat brain tumors and lesions in the brain. NeuroBlate laser therapy uses real-time magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to guide a laser probe that can precisely be controlled to kill abnormal tissue while doing as little…
In today’s world of electronic conveniences, it’s hard for parents to know how much is too much time spent on the phone or computer. We asked Derek, a 14-year-old JCPS high school student, to log his time spent on the phone in an average day so we could get an idea of what it’s like…
Today serves as a reminder to stop for a moment and appreciate the people around you. Whether that’s family, friends, colleagues or the random person you pass on the street, show them we’re all in this together with a kind gesture. We promise, you will make them feel good and you will feel good, too….
Calcium is a superhero for your child’s bones, setting them up for a strong, healthy body later in life. And it’s hidden in some surprising places — like edamame and chickpeas! Try this recipe for a calcium boost. Crispy Edamame and Chickpeas A perfect healthy snack or salad topping 2 16-ounce cans chickpeas (garbanzo beans),…
You are noticing your loved one is gaining weight or continuing bad habits that are seriously affecting their health. How do you tell them they need to lose weight? How do you ask them to take better care of their health? It’s a delicate conversation to have with your loved one, but it could save…
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