Cancer, Prostate Cancer

Can you reduce prostate cancer risks with healthy choices? Study shows promising results.

Can you stave off lethal prostate cancer by changing your diet and lifestyle? Promising research suggests yes: Those changes can go a long way in reducing the risk of developing…

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News, Recipes

Healthy homemade pumpkin spice latte recipe

Enjoy a healthier version of the ever-popular pumpkin spice latte and save money by making it at home! Pumpkin offers a wealth of health benefits. This recipe is dairy-free and…

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Norton Now

Fall allergy season is coming

Fall in the Ohio Valley is tough — ragweed and pigweed are blooming, and combined with hot, humid weather and poor air quality, it can make for a miserable couple…

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Movement Disorders, Neurosciences, Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson’s disease medications increase or retain dopamine to address symptoms

Parkinson’s disease medications are designed to increase dopamine levels in the brain or slow the breakdown of the brain’s dopamine, lessening the tremors and other symptoms. Dopamine is a chemical…

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Behavioral Health, Dementia, Memory, Neurosciences

Dementia risk increases dramatically after age 60 — here’s what to watch for

Symptoms of dementia in older adults aren’t reflected in the occasional mental slip, but a more substantial decline — the kind of drop in mental ability that interferes with daily…

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Migraine and Headaches, Neurosciences

Migraine medications for prevention and to reduce pain of attacks

Migraine medications fall into two broad categories: medications designed to reduce the pain and other symptoms, and those designed to prevent headaches from happening in the first place. Migraine medications…

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Spine

Retired doctor gets back to her life: Spinal fusion recovery story

Minimally invasive spine surgery with less downtime than traditional surgery may sound impossible, but as Anne Douglas will tell you, it was a lifesaver for her. Anne, a retired internal…

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Endocrinology, Gynecology, Womens Health

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and insulin resistance are related. Changes in your diet can help

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is more common than you may realize, affecting 6% to 12% of adult women. But were you aware that diet plays a role in insulin resistance,…

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COVID19, Norton Now

If you’re fully vaccinated, wait a few days after a COVID-19 exposure before getting tested

Esta publicación también está disponible en español. It can take almost a week after exposure to COVID-19 to have a positive test result. If you are fully vaccinated, you should…

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Medical Weight Management, Weight Management

What to eat before weight loss surgery: The liver-shrinking diet

What is a liver-shrinking diet and why do you need it? Your doctor might tell you to follow this type of diet if you are preparing for bariatric (weight loss)…

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Bike to Beat Cancer, Cancer, Foundation

New York City resident to spend 9/11 at Bike to Beat Cancer

Brian Haskel is preparing for his eighth Bike to Beat Cancer ride. Each year, he rides in honor of loved ones touched by cancer. “I lost many relatives to cancer…

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Stay on top of all your vaccines to help protect you, your family and your community

Following the recommended adult vaccine schedule helps you keep track of which shots you need to have updated and which ones can benefit you as you get older. If you…

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