Sports Health

Norton Healthcare donates major gift to the Louisville Urban League

The Louisville Urban League and Norton Healthcare announced Norton’s support of the West End multi-use sports and learning complex.  Norton Healthcare will contribute $5 million to the project through a…

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Heart, Prevention and Wellness, Recipes

Carrot cookie ‘supersnacks’ recipe

Carrot Cookie Supersnacks Servings: 20 cookies Ingredients 1½ cup gluten-free oat flour ½ cup gluten-free quick-cooking oats 1 cup grated carrots ¼ cup raisins ¼ cup ground flax seeds 1…

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During Your Pregnancy, Expecting, Obstetrics

Alternatives for pregnant women who use ranitidine — also known by the brand name Zantac

Pregnant women who use ranitidine — also known by the brand name Zantac — to relieve heartburn and acid reflux should stop taking the medication and consider alternatives, according to…

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During Your Pregnancy, Expecting, Flu, Obstetrics

Pregnant? Here’s why you need a flu and whooping cough shot

Getting a flu shot is important for everyone, but it’s even more critical for women who are pregnant. The same is true for the whooping cough vaccine. Why? The vaccines…

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Sleep Medicine, Weight Management

The link between poor sleep and weight gain

You’ve probably noticed that when you don’t get a good night’s sleep, the next day your whole routine is out of whack. Research has uncovered that part of this is due…

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Breast Cancer, Cancer

Breast cancer in men is real and can be deadly

Breast cancer in men is serious and particularly deadly, partly because it isn’t discussed. There are some body parts we’re born with whether we’re male or female — including breast…

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Prevention and Wellness

Hotline provides urgent help with opioids

Kentucky has a new resource to battle the commonwealth’s opioid epidemic. The Kentucky Poison Control Center of Norton Children’s Hospital has launched a 24/7 support hotline for health care providers,…

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Prevention and Wellness, Recipes

Mexican Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Recipe

Mexican Chicken Stuffed Sweet Potatoes Servings: 4 Ingredients 2 sweet potatoes, cooked 1 pound chicken breast (antibiotic-free), cooked and shredded 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 ounces canned diced green chilies,…

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Sports Health

Achieving Mental Toughness: Tips so you can accomplish your best

When it comes to athletic performance, do you have the mental toughness to achieve your best? If you think of performance as an equation, performance is our potential minus any…

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Sports Health

Our trainee is having a birthday, so let’s talk about triathlon age groups

Since it is my birthday this week, it made me think of age groups. I’ve always competed in the 35 to 39 age group for triathlons, since I got a…

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Flu, Norton Now, Prevention and Wellness

If you’re sick, you can wait at home

You’ve probably called ahead to get in line at a popular restaurant. Now you can do the same at a Norton Immediate Care Center. Go to NortonHealthcare.com/ICC from your phone…

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Prevention and Wellness, Recipes

Chocolate chip chia cookies recipe

Ah, cookies. It’s really hard to eat just one serving! These delicious morsels keep well in the refrigerator, and the dough can be frozen for future baking. This way, you…

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