Winter brings shorter days and colder weather. It can also bring on unwanted weight gain. To escape the cold without picking up extra pounds, use these tips from Heather Foy, Wellness Coordinator at Norton King’s Daughters’ Health. Track your poundage If you typically avoid the scale, Heather suggests weighing yourself every week. This helps you…
Bones not only support your body, they also protect vital organs and store calcium, a vital nutrient your body needs. Yet, bone health often takes a backseat to other, more obvious concerns. “Often, bone health doesn’t become an issue until a major fracture occurs,” says Natalie Hill, APRN-BC, women’s health nurse practitioner at Norton King’s…
Congratulations to the Norton King’s Daughters’ Health Hospice team which earned another three-year accreditation from the Indiana State Department of Health with zero deficiencies. According to team members, the surveyor said they had never surveyed a home health or hospice without any deficiencies. “We have been blessed to have achieved a standard of excellence which…
Hearing loss isn’t an inevitable part of aging – and it doesn’t necessarily mean you need hearing aids. If your Auditory system isn’t working in lower frequencies but substantial loss correctly, you may have hearing loss, which can range from partial to total. Many people think diminished hearing ability is simply part of getting older….
A total of 243 runners and walkers crossed the finish line during our 25th Anniversary RUN the FALLS 5K on Saturday, Sept. 30 at Clifty Falls State Park in Madison. Thank you for your wonderful support! Congratulations to Andrew Vilardo of Hanover (IN) and Sue Webb of Milton (KY), the top overall male and female finishers. Vilardo posted an…
At age 77, John Erickson thought his hiatal hernia would be with him for the rest of his life. A hiatal hernia is a condition where part of the stomach pushes into the chest through the diaphragm. Hiatal hernias are common among older adults and can cause uncomfortable symptoms, such as heartburn and indigestion. “Although…
Our society undervalues sleep. One-third of adults don’t get the recommended seven to nine hours of sleep per night, according to the American Heart Association. Sleep deprivation can snowball. “There’s a common misconception that if you’re not sleeping enough you can catch up on sleep later. If your schedule is busy and you’re not getting…
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