A recent study by the Journal of the American Medical Association, JAMA, has prompted worries about sunscreen ingredients that can be absorbed into the bloodstream, but that doesn’t mean it’s time to stop protecting your skin from ultraviolet rays. Indeed, the risks of skin cancer and other effects of overexposure to the sun far outweigh…
When you don’t feel well, sitting in a waiting room is the last thing you want to do. Now you can turn your living room into the waiting room by checking in online for a Norton Immediate Care Center near you. View locations and wait times online. Then reserve your spot at the location and…
Dehydration, heat cramps, heat exhaustion and heatstroke can catch you off guard and be life threatening during the high temperatures and humidity of summer in Louisville and Southern Indiana. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that in the United States, over 9,000 high school athletes are treated for heat illnesses each year. Many…
Do you tend to grab your meals from a vending machine or a drive-through? You know it’s not good for you, yet you continue to do it. Eating healthy meals throughout the week takes some planning to avoid the pitfall of convenience eating. When you plan your meals, you are better able to make sound…
Who couldn’t use some help keeping track of your family’s health? When a new school year approaches, there are health forms, physicals, vaccinations and screenings to track down or schedule. Ever wish you had a health personal assistant? Proxy access through Norton MyChart can help you manage your family’s health information. This features allows parents…
Workers in downtown Louisville — especially around the hospitals — have a convenient option this season for eating local. Connect with #NortonEats Be sure to follow #NortonEats and @NortonHealth on Instagram to see more food and nutrition posts. Stay connected with us by tagging #NortonEats on all your great meals! Whether you’re on a lunch…
You’re out with friends having fun at the pool, lake or quarry. Everyone is having a great time, but suddenly one of your friends becomes very quiet in the water. Is he not having fun? Is he tired or just relaxing in the water? It could be any of these, but it also be one…
The Fourth of July brings people together every year just as much as it brings on the heat. With more time spent outdoors and celebrating, the risks of injury and illness increase. Here are some quick reminders to help protect you as well as your friends and family. Food safety Summertime is prime time for…
When it comes to fueling the body, men have their own specific nutritional needs. Thinking of food as fuel that can help fight disease and keep you looking and feeling younger is a great way to relate to your plate. Thinking about the action that each food is going to take inside the body can…
Summertime is the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors. And with temperatures rising, it’s tempting to take on outdoor adventures in T-shirts and shorts, maybe even barefoot. But all that exposed skin leaves you vulnerable for three common issues this time of year: rash from poison ivy, bug bites and, specifically, ticks. Don’t let creepy,…
We are on the go all day. When it comes to fueling ourselves well, major barriers continue to be time and convenience. You know why you end up in the drive-through? Because it’s the easiest option. So, when it comes to eating, just like anything else, you have to prepare ahead of time to set…
Evon Muratalla-Young, executive secretary, Norton Healthcare Institute for Nursing, has been part of the Norton Healthcare family for nearly two years. In that time, she has found a career home and co-workers whom she considers friends. That wonderful feeling is something she doesn’t take for granted. “I came from a company where comments were made…