We’ve known for some time that obesity is a significant risk factor for several types of cancer. Credible published research has linked increased rates of breast, colorectal, esophageal (throat), kidney and uterine cancers to being significantly overweight — as measured by body mass index (BMI). Now, a team from the International Agency for Research on…
Louisville’s celebrity sweetheart and Academy Award winning actress Jennifer Lawrence has opened her heart to the Norton Children’s Hospital Heart Center to establish the Jennifer Lawrence Foundation Cardiac Intensive Care Unit. In February, the Jennifer Lawrence Foundation gave a $2 million gift to establish the unit for children recovering from heart procedures, open-heart surgery including…
Who doesn’t look forward to fall— cooler days, school activities and countless ways to enjoy the outdoors. The last thing your child needs during this busy time of year is an asthma attack. Unfortunately, the beginning of fall marks the most dangerous time for children with allergy-induced asthma. In fact, the largest number of hospitalizations…
Celebrate the last blast of summer with an easy and healthy grilling recipe. Chill out and let your grill do the work. Grilled Chicken Breasts With Lemon Broccoli 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts 2 quarts cold water ¼ cup sea salt, plus more for seasoning ¼ cup sugar 1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets 1…
It’s no secret that being active is important. Need some fun and easy ways to get the whole family involved? This weekend is the perfect time to get out and enjoy the fresh air while setting a great example of being active for your kids! Head to the park together and play Frisbee or tag,…
Summer Blizzard has always been an active person but decided she was ready for a new challenge. A couple of years ago, she learned about the Bike to Beat Cancer through her husband, Chris Coslow, who races road bikes. It was a natural fit for her new challenge, as the cause has a place near…
Recent reports of a spike in drug overdoses, possibly due to an extremely toxic batch of heroin, raise the question of whether you should call 911 or attempt to drive a victim to the hospital yourself. Robert Couch, M.D., emergency medicine, says the answer is easy. “Always call 911, since an ambulance will have the…
Fall sports season means it’s sports injury season, too. Whether you’re a parent, coach or player, you’re probably seeing an increase in bumps, bruises and other minor injuries this time of year. Here are the most common fall sports injuries and how to handle them. Ankle, knee and wrist sprains Follow the RICE approach: Rest…
The debate about the effectiveness of testing for prostate cancer still lingers, leaving prevention-minded guys puzzled about the facts. And understandably so, according to Matthew J. Fargen, M.D., Norton Community Medical Associates – Fincastle: “It’s a very complicated subject.” But because it is the most common cancer in men (after skin cancer), screening for it…
If you have severe allergies, you probably have been following the news about the EpiPen price hike. The syringe that carries an emergency dose of epinephrine can mean the difference between life and death in the event of an allergic reaction to foods such as nuts, eggs and shellfish, or a spider bite or bee…
The chia seed’s name instantly brings to mind a catchy refrain from a TV commercial. Cha-cha-cha-chia! But this chia is no pet. It’s a tiny seed packed with a wallop of health benefits. Chia seeds are harvested from the Salvia hispanica plant, a type of plant in the mint family. The word chia means “strength”…
Though it still feels like the endless summer, apple season is here! And who doesn’t love apple pie? Now you can enjoy everything you love about apple pie in a much healthier and easier way! This smoothie recipe mixes your favorite flavors with good-for-you ingredients, making this a perfect morning treat or anytime snack. Apple…
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