A local grocery and retail chain has recalled deli-made salads and sandwiches as a precaution. Meijer is recalling the foods because they contain ingredients that are possibly tainted with salmonella bacteria, which can cause foodborne illness. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), salmonella is estimated to have caused 1 million foodborne…
School lunches don’t have to be boring or bland. If you’re looking for some ways to brighten up your child’s lunch box, there are some easy things you can do — while getting your child to eat more fruits and vegetables. Not a cook? Don’t worry — the following tips require little or no cooking!…
Is your TV or radio playing most of the day? It could affect how your child can learn new words, according to a study from the University of Wisconsin at Madison. When looking at children between 22 and 30 months, learning new words was easier when their living area was quiet versus noisy. By 18…
Call me a science nerd, but research rocks! How else would we know that fruit flies whose daily diet contains a regular supply of artificial sweeteners will eat 30 percent more calories than their more svelte friends? According to a recent study, living on a steady stream of sucralose (marketed as Splenda) makes the chemistry…
Norton Healthcare’s new Women’s Sports Health program is gaining momentum as a place to turn for expert care, whether a weekend warrior or a professional athlete. Courier-Journal reporter Darla Carter talked to a local athlete about how Norton Women’s Sports Health helped her overcome a barrage of injuries and get ready for her next competition….
My wife, Mary Jo, and I have been connected to Norton Children’s Hospital as volunteers since 1995, but fast-forward to Bike to Beat Cancer 2012. That year the event was held at Norton Children’s Medical Center – Brownsboro and I worked as a volunteer. Being a bicycle rider, as I chatted with a few people…
Parents: School is back in session in just a few days. Are you ready? Better yet, are your kids ready? “It’s not too late,” said Stephen K. Johnson, M.D., Ph.D., pediatrician with Norton Children’s Medical Associates – Springhurst. “Research indicates that by investing time and effort now, you can contribute to your child’s success for…
Bike to Beat Cancer has teamed up with Dan Delph, training leader for Norton Sports Health, to give you “Dan’s Training Tips.” These videos are designed to give riders answers to basic cycling questions and concerns. In this video, Dan discusses what not to wear — and what to wear, including spandex. Put aside your…
On April 1, 2013, we sat in an ear-nose-throat doctor’s office thinking that Jeff had pulled a muscle in his neck from playing basketball with our son. The doctor had told us the previous Friday that he was sure that is what Jeff had done. When he came in that morning and told us that…
It’s going to be a scorcher this weekend. Since tanning isn’t good for your health and we’ve told you to avoid mosquitos, you might just decide to stay in. Not to worry, sitting in a cool, dark room watching a movie might just be a great way to beat the heat. Why not turn it…
It’s been a cruel summer, Louisville, and according to the forecast, it’s only going to get worse. When it comes to beating the heat, focus on keeping your body cool rather than cooling the air around you. Here are 11 ways to keep the air conditioning costs down while remaining comfortable: Smaller is better. Eat…
By now you’ve likely heard Ikea is recalling 29 million dressers and chests because they can fall on young children. Three kids have died as a result. While these types of massive recalls receive significant media attention, thousands of others fly under the radar. Erika Janes, R.N., child safety advocate for the Children’s Hospital Foundation…