Opinion

More exercise is better than less as you get older and a little known training regimen called parkour is, definitely, more exercise

WASHINGTON, DC, Oct 22 — “Twenty-first century seniors live longer, healthier and more active lives. Sure, you’ll find some ...

Health

Female-owned, Louisiana-based Chosen Diagnostics receives $2.1M grant

NEW ORLEANS  — Chosen Diagnostics is pleased to announce the receipt of a $2.1 million grant from the National ...

Health

Resilience Force recruits 10 new community health workers into Jefferson Parish to combat COVID-19

JEFFERSON PARISH – Today, Resilience Force, the leading organization dedicated to strengthening our country’s response to disasters including ...

Health

Drug Take Back Day falls on October 23, during National Pharmacy Week

BATON ROUGE – Drug abuse often starts in the home medicine cabinet. Medications prescribed to treat a legitimate ...

Health

Nutritionist’s top 6 reasons you should be taking a probiotic

Did you know that the gut is one of the main powerhouses of the body? So many people ...

Health

Alzheimer’s: Who is at risk?

Alzheimer’s is a degenerative brain disease and is the most common form of dementia.  It is not a normal ...

Hurricane Ida

Salvation Army commanders answer call to serve despite challenges of COVID & Hurricane Ida

St. James and St. John the Baptist are two of the seven parishes served by the New Orleans ...

Health

Thibodaux Regional welcomes Dr. Swenson, podiatrist/foot & ankle surgeon

THIBODAUX — Thibodaux Regional Health System is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Eric Swenson, podiatrist/foot and ...

Health

5 tips to prevent the perfect storm for mosquito breeding

Hurricanes, torrential rains and flooding across the Southeast and East Coast this summer brought more than property damage ...

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COVID-19 rapid testing & vaccinations offered today in Reserve

LAPLACE — COVID-19 vaccinations and testing, as well as tetanus vaccinations, will be offered from noon to 5 ...

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