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…
My friend just became a statistic. At age 42, he died from complications suffered during a stroke. His life was too precious for me let it slip by without learning from it. He was so much more: educator, friend, brother and son. When we think of someone having a stroke, we tend to think of…
The breastfeeding classes I took before having my first baby were far and away the best thing to prepare me. No books could have prepared me for what I was about to experience after Jude was born. Without those classes and the support of my family in those first 10 to 14 days, I think…
More than 5 million people in the United States have Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. It affects 11 percent of seniors in Kentucky alone. Chances are you know someone with one of these diseases — a family member, friend or neighbor. Alzheimer’s and other dementias slowly take away a person’s ability to communicate. These changes in…
You don’t normally see soccer players wearing head protection. But for 15-year-old Ruby Fitzer, it’s a requirement. “I don’t like wearing it — it leaves a mark on my forehead,” said Ruby, a goalie for Dupont Manual High School in Louisville. “But the reality is I need it in order to keep playing.” Unfortunately, between…
Bullying. Grades. Sexualized society. Instagram likes. Divorce. Financial issues. Facebook friends. Substance abuse. The pressures teens face today are enormous and much different than what most adults faced at their age. During these formative years, teens simply aren’t equipped to handle a lot of stress. As a result, more than ever teens are turning to…
Your work “to-do” list needs to include cutting hours. Experts say working over 40 hours a week for an extended period of time increases your risk for heart disease — and even a deadly heart attack. Most Americans who work full time report being on the job an average of 47 hours per week. According to…
Ricky Thomas and his fiancée, Joshua Sundquist, recently made the decision to use PrEP, a new preventive measure against HIV in which HIV-negative individuals use anti-HIV medications to reduce their risk of becoming infected if exposed to the virus. PrEP, which stands for pre-exposure prophylaxis, is a powerful tool and, combined with condom usage, provides…
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