Fireworks or sleep, fireworks or sleep … that is the question many of us will be asking ourselves as Monday night’s Fourth of July festivities get started. Don’t get me wrong — I love a beautiful fireworks display and am spoiled by our city’s Thunder Over Louisville extravaganza each April. But come 8:30 or 9…
Summertime is ice cream time. While it’s full of frozen yumminess, it’s also full of fat and calories that aren’t exactly heart-healthy. How can you enjoy a frozen treat with some nutritional value? Try these low-calorie, low-saturated fat cheesecake pops that also add some protein and bonus antioxidants. Its layers of red, white and blue…
Infant car seat? Convertible car seat? All-in-one car seat? Travel system? What’s the difference? Why does it matter? Is one brand really better or safer than another? These were some of the questions I asked myself as we started down the path of making our first major baby purchase. Because, let’s face, I really had…
“Flames were shooting into her hand. She kept screaming.” That’s how Marc Janson recalls his Fourth of July last summer. Janson and his daughter Caroline, then 6 years old, were playing with handheld smoke bombs, lighting the end that shoots smoke while holding the other. It seemed simple enough — they’d used these fireworks dozens…
Staying hydrated can go a long way toward keeping your child out of the doctor’s office this summer. Not surprisingly, experts say to lay off sugary drinks like sodas and fruit juices and stick to water, especially when playing outdoors in the summer heat. How much water should your child drink, and what are the…
Nothing makes for a better weekend get-together than grilling out with your favorite foods. But before you light up the grill, make sure you have everyone’s safety in mind. “According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), three out of five households own a gas grill or outdoor cooking device,” said Andrew Rochet, M.D., medical…
The children are grown and out of the house. You’re closer to the end of your working life than the beginning. You and your partner have more time than ever to enjoy each other’s company. So what happened to a little “afternoon delight” and romantic, candlelit evenings? It might make you feel better to know…
I didn’t know Pat Summitt, nor did I play basketball, but as a former college athlete, I know all she did for female athletes. Anyone who follows sports knows about Summitt’s on-the-court accomplishments. But for me, how she went about her work and what she did for women are what define her legacy. When Summitt…
The National Kickball Association teamed up with the Children’s Hospital Foundation for the “Kickballin’ for Kids” Kickball Tournament on Saturday, June 25. Participants enjoyed live music, yummy food, beautiful weather, a life-size game of Hungry, Hungry, Hippo and a fun time with friends. All proceeds from the tournament benefited Norton Children’s Hospital. Thank you to…
In addition to saving more babies’ lives, breastfeeding also is tied to better behavior in children, according to new research. A study in South Africa looked at 1,500 children and found that those who were exclusively breastfed for the first six months were less likely to have behavioral issues once they started school. Researchers stated…
Bike to Beat Cancer has teamed up with Dan Delph, training leader for Norton Sports Health, to give you “Dan’s Training Tips.” These videos are designed to give riders answers to basic cycling questions and concerns. In this video, Dan tells us that keeping your cellphone with you while cycling is great for safety —…
You need that form filled out and signed for your child to play sports, so you dash off to the local retail clinic. Sound familiar? Probably too familiar, according to Drew Duerson, M.D. Dr. Duerson is a pediatrician with Norton Children’s Hospital Medical Associates – Shepherdsville, who also has a certificate of added qualification in…
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