Are you running the Kentucky Derby Festival miniMarathon or Marathon? If so, congratulations! You’ve made it. This week, focus on fueling your body with the right foods and staying hydrated. Follow this simple meal plan the night before and day of your big race. Day before the race Give your body the nutrients it needs…
If you didn’t get a chance to see professional organizer Peter Walsh at Norton Healthcare’s Go Confidently event on April 17, then read on. A motivational speaker, Walsh is known around the globe from his TLC series “Clean Sweep,” his appearances on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” and his collection of books on decluttering and getting…
Chew on this: Clutter is stuff. But clutter is never about stuff. Professional organizer Peter Walsh will be Norton Healthcare’s next Go Confidently speaker on Monday, April 17. Walsh is known around the globe from his TLC series “Clean Sweep,” his appearances on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” and his collection of books on decluttering and…
Forget the roses, candy and expensive dinner out. Workout dates are becoming a popular way for couples to spend time together. Exercising with your significant other can increase happiness in your relationship and your emotional bond, while also improving the quality of your workout. Trying to woo that special someone? Exercise causes the same physiological…
Ever feel more like the parent than the child? As our mothers, fathers and relatives age, many of us take on the responsibility of caring for them. Keeping up with their health — along with your own — can be a challenge. Luckily, technology is making it easier. MyNortonChart offers proxy access to adults caring for…
Whether your training for your first 5k, 10k, half marathon or marathon, or you’re a seasoned runner, you should be listening to your body. How are you feeling? If you feel you can really push it, do it. If you need a break, take it. If you’re not sure you can meet your training plan’s…
Many say it is the key to a successful race, but pacing also is essential to a successful training program. Pacing helps to maximize your run so that you are able to perform at your best. Pacing also can help your body recover from quick bursts of speed or long mileage. Understanding pacing will make…
Looking for some family fun? How about family fun that gets you moving and teaches kids about health and safety? Better yet, what if your family could win a prize for sticking to healthy habits? Join the children’s hospital as we challenge families to a fun and interactive contest designed to help kids (and grownups,…
On any given day, a visit to a local playground will uncover a wide range of children’s emotions. When expressed properly, these emotions foster growth, maturity and happiness in children. How do children learn to understand their emotions? And what can parents do when a child explodes in anger or hides in sadness? In her…
At our most recent Go Confidently series event, Susan Piver, mindfulness expert and New York Time best-selling author, shared with the audience how to put spiritual wisdom into practice at work, home and everyday life through the practice of meditation. She taught us that the key is to live mindfully and stay centered through meditation….
In today’s world of electronic conveniences, it’s hard for parents to know how much is too much time spent on the phone or computer. We asked Derek, a 14-year-old JCPS high school student, to log his time spent on the phone in an average day so we could get an idea of what it’s like…
Congratulations to the following Norton Healthcare physicians for being named by Louisville Magazine as 2016 “Top Docs.” Louisville-area physicians were asked which doctors they would recommend to a friend or loved one, and these Norton Healthcare physicians made the list. Need help finding a physician, visit MyNortonDoctor.com or call (502) 629-1234. FAMILY MEDICINE Amy M….