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Turn your setback into a setup

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…

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News, Norton Childrens Medical Associates

Practice offers food pantry for families

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…

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Neurosciences, News

Changing the strategy for brain tumors

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…

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News, Teens

A day in the life of a teen & his phone

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…

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Do something nice today!

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,…

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Power food: Crispy edamame & chickpeas

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…

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News, Weight Management

‘I’m worried about your weight’

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…

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News

On being perfectly imperfect

You just finished a great workout and you’re feeling invincible. The sweat, the endorphins, the stress relief were just what you needed. And then there it is again. The negative…

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Bourbon and Bowties, News

Bringing Bourbon & Bowties to life

This story was originally published on June 2015 and has been updated. My name is Anna-Maria Beck, and I was the honoree of the 2014 Bourbon & Bowties fundraiser. I loved it!…

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News, Prevention and Wellness

Tales from the Poison Center: Cough syrup

Can I just say that I fully expect my son, Connor, to win the Nobel Peace Prize one day? He has been reading since he was 3 and, for a…

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News, Weight Management

Latte lovers: Don’t read this!

Coffee has gotten deliciously complicated — lattes, frappés, cappuccinos, mochas, double shots, iced, hot, frozen, the list goes on. Can I just get a plain cup of coffee? “Actually if…

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News, Sports Health

‘Ride ’til the day I die’

Today is National Women’s Health & Fitness Day. To celebrate, Norton Women’s Sports Health asked local women why fitness is an important part of their lives. We got some great…

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