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  • Know the Facts about Stroke

    By: Tashfin Huq, MD, Board Certified and Fellowship Trained Neurologist May is National Stroke Awareness Month. It is important to know the facts about Stroke. While Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S., it is also the principal cause of disability in adults. The disability resulting from Stroke can be reduced by lowering response time, knowing warning signs and changing ...

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  • Spring Is Season for Renewal

    By: Katie Richard, MA, BSN, RN, Director of Sports & Wellness Each day you create yourself anew through choices. Along with the beauty of nature in full bloom and a calendar of festivals, springtime in south Louisiana presents unending choices to enjoy. It's also a perfect time for renewing healthy eating, fitness and other lifestyle choices. Live a longer, healthier life by choosing to: ...

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  • Early Detection of Colorectal Cancer Begins with Screenings

    By: Laura Gros, RN, CBCN, Patient Care Coordinator Despite the availability of various screenings and positive outcomes for early detection, colorectal cancer remains the third leading cause of cancer death in the United States. Louisiana has one of the highest incidence and mortality rates in the country. Cancer that starts as a growth or polyp in the colon is called colon cancer. When it begins ...

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  • How to Enjoy Mardi Gras as a Diabetic

    Mardi Gras is known as a time of indulgence, but for those suffering from diabetes, Carnival season can be challenging. With plenty of king cakes to sample, it can be hard to stay on track and keep blood sugars under control. Following these simple tips to enjoy Mardi Gras without sacrificing your health! Stick to your regular eating pattern. It’s tempting to skip meals, such as breakfast or ...

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  • Tips for a Healthy Heart

    Many people think of Heart Disease as one diagnosis, but it actually describes a range of conditions which affect the heart. Risk factors for heart disease include high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, smoking, and obesity. The foods we put into our bodies can play a role in the development and prevention of heart disease. Lowering blood pressure, keeping cholesterol levels under ...

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  • Making and Keeping Exercise Resolutions Past January

    By: Chrisy Myhand, RN, BSN, Director of Fitness Center The most common New Year's resolutions are exercise more and lose weight. The most commonly broken New Year's resolutions are the same exercising more and losing weight. How do you keep those resolutions past January 31, 2023? One way is to not make resolutions. Try self-motivating affirmations instead—I am strong. I am ...

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  • Rethink Your Drink This Holiday Season

    By Lillian D. Rozanski, Sports and Fitness Dietitian, Thibodaux Regional Health System During the holiday season, “Making spirits bright” often involves alcoholic spirits. Those Christmas and New Year’s cocktails, beer, and wine contribute hundreds of empty calories to your waistline—in addition to safety concerns associated with too much alcohol. Stay smart while you ...

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  • 10 Ways to Make this a Healthier (and Happier) Holiday Season

    By: Katie Richard, MA, BSN, RN, Director of Sports & Wellness Instead of plunging into the usual hustle and bustle that typifies the holiday season, why not start a new tradition this year? Focus on self-care and your own well-being. A self-care plan can reduce stress, anxiety and depression while boosting your energy, mood and physical health. It might also help alleviate some of the guilt ...

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  • Breast Reconstruction after Breast Cancer Diagnosis: Common Questions & Answers

    Where do I begin after being diagnosed with breast cancer? Being diagnosed with breast cancer can be scary and overwhelming. You will likely meet with a Breast Surgeon and a Medical Oncologist. During those visits, you will discuss the type of cancer and treatment for the cancer. During this stage, you may be offered to discuss breast reconstruction options with a Plastic Surgeon. You can also ask ...

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  • Early Detection, Advanced Treatment Still Best Defenses against Breast Cancer

    By: Laura Gros, RN, CBCN, Patient Care Coordinator, Thibodaux Regional Cancer Institute The recent death of singer-actress Olivia Newton-John after a 30-year battle with breast cancer reminds us that after more than four decades of intense focus on the disease and billions of dollars in research, breast cancer continues to threaten women's lives. Breast cancer by the numbers Breast cancer ...

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