Exercises to reduce joint pain Regular exercise for joint pain can improve overall joint health and help reduce chronic pain. Common causes of joint pain include arthritis (osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout), joint injury (from trauma or overuse), inflammation (tendonitis, bursitis, etc.), and strains or sprains. “Physical activity plays an important role in managing joint pain and…
Norton Research Institute will expand research efforts with the unveiling of the new Norton Research Institute Clinical & Translational Research Laboratory. The 7,200-square-foot facility, located inside Norton Healthcare Pavilion in downtown Louisville, will afford ample space and resources for scientists to conduct cutting-edge research, with the goal of producing more meaningful, applicable results directly benefiting…
The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped glad at the base of your neck, near your collarbones. While this organ is little, it’s got big responsibilities, including regulating important hormone levels, your heart rate and your metabolism. The two main thyroid disorders are hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism. Both conditions affect thyroid function. Think of them as opposites:…
Thanks to a $40,000 grant from the Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation, Norton Healthcare and Madison Consolidated Schools (MCS) will partner to offer virtual medical care to students at all six schools across the MCS system in Jefferson County, Indiana. The Norton eCare School Telemedicine Program will allow MCS students to see a Norton Healthcare provider…
Chronic joint pain affects many patients’ quality of life and can limit their daily activities. Fortunately, there are several nonsurgical treatments for joint pain available at Norton Orthopedic Institute that can provide significant relief without the need for orthopedic surgery. “I commonly hear patients asking what nonsurgical options are available for joint pain,” said Nathan…
Perhaps the most effective way to prevent dementia is a healthy lifestyle that takes care of your heart and benefits your brain health, according to a Norton Neuroscience Institute memory care specialist. “We eat a lot of processed and fried foods in the South. We smoke more in the South. We exercise less in the…
Blood tests are one way for your doctor to get a good picture of your general health. These top five blood tests show how your internal organs are working and are markers for various conditions such as heart disease or diabetes. “It’s important to stay on top of your health, and getting these types of…
It’s an interesting juxtaposition. A crossroads, if you will. On one hand, the office of Christopher B. Shields, M.D., is synonymous with progress. Sitting on the 11th floor of the Gray Street Medical Building, it overlooks downtown Louisville. The wall of windows along one side allows for a nearly panoramic view of the city’s hospital…
When the PGA TOUR’s ISCO Championship returns to Kentucky in 2025, the community benefit will reach beyond great golf and tourism. This not-for-profit tournament will donate proceeds to support Wendy Novak Diabetes Institute, a part of Norton Healthcare and Norton Children’s. Each PGA TOUR tournament, including the ISCO Championship, is able to support its charity…
Country music singer and Kentucky native Carly Pearce, shared with fans through social media that she was diagnosed with pericarditis, a condition impacting her heart. While she shared that she expects to make a full recovery, she wanted to be open about her diagnosis to educate others as well as encourage everyone to advocate for…
The symptoms of Type 1 diabetes can be subtle. Take thirst, for example. If you find yourself reaching for the water bottle more than usual — it could be a sign of something more serious. Type 1 diabetes is also called juvenile diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes. It can develop at any time, but typically this…
We’ve heard a lot about COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters in the last few years, but there are other adult vaccines you need, too. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) encourages all adults to maintain a regular vaccination schedule. Do adults need vaccinations? The short answer is yes. “Vaccines help everybody,” said Monalisa M. Tailor, M.D., internal medicine…
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