Self-care often is defined as the practice of taking an active role in protecting one’s own well-being and happiness, especially during times of stress. Engaging in self-care tends to increase happiness, sense of well-being, ability to focus, empathy, compassion for self and others — plus other benefits. Here are some ways you can take care…
Wearing a face mask the right way reduces the risk of spreading COVID-19 isn’t as simple as it sounds. Nurse practitioners with Norton Healthcare Prevention & Wellness explain the importance of wearing a mask, as well as the proper ways to put on, wear and remove one. “The mask will decrease the chances of the…
Even though there isn’t anywhere to go, and boredom is a real thing, this is an especially good time to moderate our alcohol intake. According to the World Health Organization, more than moderate alcohol consumption can increase your risk of COVID-19. Try to keep the limit to one drink a day for women, two drinks…
Los funcionarios de Norton Healthcare están “muy cómodos” con la capacidad del sistema de atención médica más grande del área de Louisville para manejar un aumento en los pacientes con COVID-19, según Russell F. Cox, presidente y CEO. Hasta el lunes, Norton Healthcare tenía 550 pacientes, incluidos 34 que dieron positivo para COVID-19, en sus…
When it comes to food while hunkering down at home, a little prep can go a long way. Here are a few tips to help stay nourished and healthy. Stick to planned meal and snack times If you are at home throughout the day, you may have noticed the constant access to your pantry. Just…
Esta publicación también está disponible en español. Colonoscopy prep is nothing to dread. Think of it as a good cleaning out with none of the pain or ill feelings you may associate with diarrhea. Planning ahead will make your colonoscopy prep easier. Cleaning out the colon gives your physician a better look at the inside…
If you’re hitting the road (or going wheels-up) this spring break, take along these tips to stay healthy and have fun, no matter where the journey takes you. Fun in the sun Sand and snow both reflect sunlight, and you can get hit with skin-damaging ultraviolet (UV) rays even on cloudy days, so be sure…
Here’s the proper hand-washing who, what, where, when, why and how. Who should wash their hands? Everyone. Think of hand hygiene as a do-it-yourself vaccine — it’s something you can do to prevent yourself and others from getting sick. Washing your hands at key points in your day is the best way to help avoid…
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 1/2 miles. That may sound like good exercise, but 2 1/2 miles a day is far less than how much you need to walk…
Margaret Taylor, 72, started smoking as a 14-year-old growing up in Tell City, Indiana. It became an addiction of at least a pack a day that lasted a total of 46 years. “Things were different back then, and it’s just what you did,” she said. She was what you would call a heavy smoker, smoking…
Radon is a dangerous carcinogen. The odorless, invisible gas is the No. 1 cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers and the No. 2 cause of lung cancer deaths. The radioactive gas seeps out of the soil as uranium decays and can become trapped in your home. It’s important to test for it and take steps…
Whether you’re worried about developing a dependence on prescribed opioids or are thinking about keeping naloxone nearby, the Kentucky Opioid Assistance & Resource (OAR) Hotline can help. The round-the-clock hotline — (800) 843-6813 — is operated by the Kentucky Poison Control Center and is available to anyone with questions about opioids. Many opioid-related questions can…