Not sure which vaccines you need? This should help clear up the confusion. With a recent resurgence in diseases like measles and whooping cough (pertussis), it’s time to…
If you don’t already exercise regularly, here are a few steps to get you started. Physical activity is good for your overall health and can help reduce the risk of…
Don’t let your feet leave you on the sidelines this spring. These tips keep them feeling good. Is heel pain making you cringe when you think about going on a…
Feeling stressed – and noticing your waistline expanding? If you’re like many people, you crave high-fat, high-sugar and high-calorie foods when you’re stressed. What’s worse, the excess calories you get…
A daily walk helps reduce your risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Here’s how to get started. There are many good reasons to keep your body in motion. Preventing Type…
Before you take medication for your sniffles and cough, consider how it may affect your health. When you have a cold, it’s not unusual to feel miserable. That’s why so…
It is that time of year again. Break out the sunscreen, water, and umbrellas. Whatever your outdoor pleasure, please do not forget the mosquito repellent! Summer also brings the return…
By Charles Lussier | clussier@theadvocate.com Jan 2, 2018 – 6:39 PM The flu hit Louisiana in a big way in December, and medical professionals are worried that the early weeks…
