Pumpkin season is in full force. Most people are looking forward to that traditional Thanksgiving pumpkin pie, but why wait? Pumpkin has so many health benefits that you may want to make it a staple in your diet. Pumpkin is one of the best sources of beta-carotene, which is turned into vitamin A by the…
If a rose by any other name is still a rose, does the same go for what qualifies as fiber in the food you eat? That’s up for some debate. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is poised to look at 26 ingredients commonly listed on food labels as sources of fiber. Some of these…
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Despite the warnings, it happens. And it’s terribly painful. The powerful rays of the sun can damage eyes and during an eclipse, what’s commonly known as “welder’s flash” or photokeratitis. Norton Immediate Care Centers anticipate people seeking treatment after Monday’s eclipse. “It takes about 6 to 12 hours from the time of the injury until…
Norton Healthcare Prevention and Wellness presta sus servicios a la comunidad hispana / latina ¿Sabía usted que aproximadamente una de cada seis personas que viven en los Estados Unidos es hispano? La comunidad hispana/ latina tiene riesgos únicos de salud que muchas veces no son tratados debido a las barreras a los servicios médicos. Estas…
For many couples married more than 20 years, a fun night out together might mean dinner and a movie. For eight weeks recently, a fun night out for Tim and Doreen Fouch meant driving together from their home in Vine Grove, Kentucky, to a stop-smoking class in Louisville. Though it hardly sounds like the typical…
The nation’s opioid epidemic is spawning potent mixes of already deadly street drugs. These new, highly potent drugs are causing more overdoses as well as harm to first responders who are coming in contact with them. Between January and March, Louisville Metro EMS responded to nearly 2,400 overdose calls. As these numbers rise, so does…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed that The virus has been diagnosed in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Tennessee over the past five years. “The Heartland virus can be difficult to diagnose,” said Paul Schulz, M.D., infectious disease physician and system epidemiologist for Norton Healthcare. “The symptoms mimic those of other tick…
Walking is the simplest way to get fit — you can do it anywhere, anytime. The average American takes 5,117 steps a day, which is equivalent to walking just over 2.5 miles. That may sound like good exercise, but 2.5 miles a day is far less than how much you need to walk to improve…
If you are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT), being open about your sexual identity has driven many decisions and conversations in your life. One place it’s important to be open and honest — where you can feel safe and not judged — is with your medical provider. “Being LGBT is not uncommon, and no…
Heavy purses, totes and messenger bags put a lot of stress on your bones, joints and muscles without you even realizing it. Over time, they can cause permanent damage and changes in your posture. The weight of the bag is supported by muscles, tendons, nerves and ligaments from the neck all the way to the…
Despite the date on the calendar being June, the meteorologists are warning of a heat wave. Are you prepared for these hot and humid days? “As temperatures are expected to rise so does your risk for heat exhaustion or heat-related illnesses, including heat stroke,” said Robert Couch, M.D., emergency medicine physician and medical director for…