Stroke is a leading cause of death and long-term disability, and strokes are on the rise in younger people. Many common risk factors can be changed by modifying your lifestyle or seeking medical treatment. Know whether you’re at risk for stroke, then take the steps you can to change, treat or manage your risk factors….
My first 5k race didn’t look or feel anything like I thought it would. I thought the race would be grueling and ten steps after the finish line, I’d vow to never run one again. It’s important to note that my training, though fun, was sporadic and not well-planned. I bought too many running accessories…
During the 2017 Kentucky Derby Festival miniMarathon and Marathon, Robin G. Curry, M.D., wasn’t feeling quite like her normal self. Dr. Curry, orthopedic and sports medicine specialist with Norton Orthopedic Institute, was pregnant with twins and had started having contractions. But that didn’t stop her from spending the day caring for sick and injured athletes….
Eye cancer may not be something we hear about very often, but there will be over 3,300 new eye cancers diagnosed in 2019, according to the American Cancer Society. Primary eye cancers, those that begin in the eye, are less common than secondary eye cancers, or those that start in another part of the body…
If you’re a veteran of the U.S. armed forces, you’ve given a lot. Norton Healthcare wants to give back to you by offering you easy and convenient access to leading health care providers in Louisville and Southern Indiana. According to the National Institutes of Health, some of the most common health issues facing veterans include:…
Founded in 1870, St. Augustine Catholic Church is one of the oldest African American parishes in the nation. Its legendary Lenten fish fry is one expression of the faith community’s mission of outreach with a family-centered perspective. Fish fry patrons enjoy homemade side dishes as church members collaboratively serve each meal with sincere gratitude and…
Tiger Woods’ back surgery – anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF) surgery – performed just less than two years before his comeback victory in the 2019 Masters is a less invasive way to repair the lowest disc in the spine at the pelvis. Tiger had three previous surgeries to relieve pain in the very bottom of…
Getting rid of unused or expired medications and prescriptions often leaves us scratching our heads on how to dispose of them, especially if they are painkillers or narcotics. Similar to disposing of paint, electronics or batteries, there’s a proper way to dispose of medications, too. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration offers safe ways to…
Maybe you know the drill. The temperature rises and so do your hopes as spring seems to have finally arrived. Then it starts: the sneezing, the itchy eyes, the dry cough and sore throat. Now you remember why spring is your least favorite season. Louisville consistently is ranked one of the worst cities for seasonal…
If you’re thinking about bariatric surgery to take control of your weight and your health, you probably have questions. Maybe you’re wondering what you need to do to prepare for surgery, what to expect during surgery, and what care you will receive after surgery. We’ve got your answers. Here are eight steps on your journey…
This year’s Derby Divas event will honor and remember Shantel Lanerie, the wife of jockey Corey Lanerie. Shantel passed away last year after battling breast cancer. Corey and Shantel met at a race track in their home state of Louisiana. He was a jockey and Shantel’s dad was a trainer. They were married for 10…
Your body’s fight or flight response is nature’s way of helping you cope with stressful situations. Faced with stress, your body will secrete adrenaline to amp up your breathing, heart rate and blood pressure — all things that can help if you are in a dangerous situation. But when stress is chronic, your body remains…
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