Opinion

10 ways to love your brain

The Alzheimer’s Association is funding continuing research, and while there is not yet a cure for Alzheimer’s, there…

Opinion

Mobile sports betting raises the odds for problem gambling

Sports wagering and mobile sports betting are now easily available in Louisiana, which may lead some residents to…

Opinion

What you should know about colorectal cancer

Even though colorectal cancer is the third most common type of cancer in the country, it is also…

Opinion

Putting together the puzzle pieces

  I can’t sit down with a puzzle without thinking of Melinda Berteau. When my daughter Elise was…

Z - Newsletter Opinion

Are you living your dash?

God has blessed me with a few real good friends.  Tom Smith is one of them. A few…

Opinion

Jim Beam column:Voting changes are on way

By Jim Beam American Press Voting will never be exactly the same again in many states, including Louisiana, thanks…

Opinion

Quinn Summary – The downside of smiling

by Rix Quinn      In elementary school, a teacher advised us to “Face the world with a smile.”…

Opinion

Senior use of smart phones, computers and iPads is on the rise

WASHINGTON, DC – It turns out that you can teach an old dog new tricks. Just look at…

Opinion

Ask Rusty – I’m Confused About Taking Medicare and Social Security

Dear Rusty: I just turned 64 and now get stuff about Medicare and Medigap and so on. I really…

Opinion

Can A Clinical Trial Prescription Drug Avoid the Donut Hole?

Toni: I turn 65 in May and am covered by my wife’s employer group health insurance. I am…