Has this year flown by for you? Maybe it’s because I’m getting older, but this year has come and gone pretty quickly, and now Thanksgiving is upon us. We often talk about gratitude around Thanksgiving; it’s what the name of the holiday implies. On Nov. 28, many of us will be surrounded by family and…
Oprah Winfrey has opened up about her recent health scare that landed her in the emergency room and has urged people to get their flu and pneumonia shots. Oprah, 65, thought she had come down with a cold after an overseas trip, but eventually she was diagnosed with pneumonia. She was the latest of a…
Many recipes can be made more heart-healthy, simply by swapping some high-fat, high-salt ingredients for healthier ones. Here are some easy swaps: Replace This With This Regular or reduced-fat peanut butter Natural peanut butter White pasta Whole-wheat pasta, high-fiber white pasta, zucchini noodles or spaghetti squash Margarine Real butter Soy sauce Low-sodium soy sauce…
Bladder control, bladder incontinence, urinary incontinence, peeing when coughing –– whatever you like to call it, it’s an issue that affects many women. And it’s not just a “change of life” or aging issue –– the issue affects women of all ages. There is a certain stigma to it that keeps many women from getting…
MyNortonChart makes scheduling an appointment with your Norton Healthcare provider easier than ever. This service can be accessed conveniently from the mobile app or from a computer. MyChart Mobile App The MyChart app is available for download on all Android and IOS devices. If you are using the app for the first time: Select “Norton…
For Mostafa El-Refai, M.D., interventional cardiology is the best of both worlds. He gets to perform lifesaving procedures — inserting stents to open blocked arteries after heart attacks. As an interventional cardiologist with Norton Heart Specialists, Dr. El-Refai also gets to develop long-term relationships with patients and their families. “It’s important for patients to understand…
High school football players are experiencing concussions less often during practice, but the rate of concussions during games has gone up, according to a new study published in the journal Pediatrics. The study, which examined thousands of high school athletes across 20 different sports, found that the rate of repeat concussions across all sports has…
New research shows vaping’s dangers may extend beyond the recent wave of deaths from pulmonary disease, as vaping also may increase cancer risk. The first study linking vaping to cancer found nearly 25% of mice developed lung cancer after 54 weeks of exposure to e-cigarette vapors containing nicotine. More than half the mice developed hyperplasia…
Although the science of studying sleep dates back to the 1920s, it’s only within the past 40 years that physicians have been able to diagnose and treat one of the largest groups of people with sleep disorders — those living with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Roughly 10% of U.S. adults — an estimated 22 million…
Larry King’s weekend in Louisville was in full swing. He and his wife, Paula, were enjoying it with family and friends. The mid-July Friday and Saturday included a 5-mile walk and a relaxing evening with friends. But then Sunday came. Larry, who was 51 at the time, woke up feeling a little sluggish, which is…
You’ve made the decision. Now, how to quit smoking? Don’t try to do it right away. You need to make a plan and let those closest to you know you have decided to quit. Accept the challenges that lay ahead of you. Since smoking is an addiction, you will be tackling one of the biggest…
Living with a leaky bladder or plagued by recurring urinary tract infections (UTIs)? You’re not alone. These are two of the most common bladder health issues that affect women. In fact, up to 60 percent of women will seek care for urinary incontinence, especially as they age. And 27 percent of women have more than…
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