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80% of us consider hearing loss serious, so why do we ignore it?

Good hearing health is essential; it keeps us connected to the ones we love and the activities we…

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March is National Nutrition Month

During the month of March, everyone is invited to learn about making informed food choices and developing healthful…

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The Lord hears us when we call

We weren’t the only people who took advantage of warmer weather and headed to Storyland in New Orleans.…

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Looking back on our progress in 2020

The first quarter of the year is the perfect time to reflect on the year passed while looking…

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A Letter to the People of Louisiana To the People of Louisiana,

Everyone acknowledges how difficult this past year has been. Between the COVID-19 pandemic and hurricanes Laura and Delta,…

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Celebrate Read Across America at the library

In honor of the Read Across America program and Dr. Seuss’ birthday, St. John the Baptist Parish Libraries…

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The Serenity Prayer is a good start every day

Many years ago, while attending a 12-step peer support group to help me with my drinking problem, I…

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Resentment robs us of peace

The last words Jesus spoke on the cross before his death was, “It is finished.” As Christians, we…

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Dining with diabetes

People with the underlying condition of diabetes are at a high risk of having severe COVID-19 symptoms. According…

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Ask Rusty – Should I claim social security now or wait until I’m 70?

Dear Rusty: I’m currently 67 years old and still working full time. I took a big financial hit…