News, Weight Management

Is there something to be said for fasting?

In the 18th century, Benjamin Franklin wrote that “to lengthen thy life, lessen thy meals.” Researchers now say he might have been on to something. Franklin didn’t give it a…

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Thinking beyond the sandwich

Are your kids tired of sandwiches for lunch? Think outside the bread and liven things up a bit with these ideas. The bonus: Kids can help make these meals. Some…

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News, Splash N Dash

Miles of smiles

Have you signed up for the Norton Children’s Hospital Splash ‘n’ Dash 5k walk/run yet? If you’re still on the fence about participating, two Norton Children’s Hospital nurses can help…

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News, Spirituality

We’re all in this together

It’s time to come clean, and frankly, I’m relieved. You see, I am a Norton Healthcare chaplain, but I don’t work alone. There is someone else working alongside me. His…

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News, Patient stories - Norton Healthcare

Our normal may not be your normal

We all can probably agree that the world needs less judging and more compassion. Negative behaviors usually stem from lack of understanding about what another person is going through. This…

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News, Recipes

Pizza with a sweet, surprising twist

People young and old alike enjoy grapes for both their flavor and their notable health benefits. Grapes contain phytonutrients and antioxidants that have anti-inflammatory, anti-aging and heart-healthy benefits. They can…

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News, Obstetrics

Drink up! It’s a babymoon

Babymoon: A relaxing or romantic vacation taken by parents-to-be before their baby is born Considering a vacation for just the two of you before your new baby makes his or…

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News, Prevention and Wellness

Food recall at major retailer

A local grocery and retail chain has recalled deli-made salads and sandwiches as a precaution. Meijer is recalling the foods because they contain ingredients that are possibly tainted with salmonella…

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News, Recipes

8 ways to make school lunch fun

School lunches don’t have to be boring or bland. If you’re looking for some ways to brighten up your child’s lunch box, there are some easy things you can do…

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Is your noisy home hurting your toddler?

Is your TV or radio playing most of the day? It could affect how your child can learn new words, according to a study from the University of Wisconsin at…

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News, Weight Management

Do sugar substitutes make you eat more?

Call me a science nerd, but research rocks! How else would we know that fruit flies whose daily diet contains a regular supply of artificial sweeteners will eat 30 percent…

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News, Sports Health

Treating the woman weekend warrior

Norton Healthcare’s new Women’s Sports Health program is gaining momentum as a place to turn for expert care, whether a weekend warrior or a professional athlete. Courier-Journal reporter Darla Carter…

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