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GET 2 MOVING: Spectrum at Southdowns
Posted 5:23 AM 9/26/2025 by Lauren Hawkins
BATON ROUGE - Looking for a comfortable and laid-back gym, but still want a good workout? Spectrum Fitness and Wellness Center may be the perfect place!
With a fully-equipped open gym layout, crowding is never anything to be worried about. There is even a section for women only, allowing (More)
9/22/2025
Monday's Health Report: How climate change could make sleep apnea harder to treat
Posted 5:38 PM 9/22/2025 by WBRZ Staff
BATON ROUGE — Climate change may be making episodes of obstructive sleep apnea more common and harder to treat, according to a new study.
Researchers say the hotter weather significantly increases the risk by as much as 45%, even more if you are a man or overweight.
Other (More)
9/19/2025
GET 2 MOVING: Perkins Road Community Park
Posted 6:02 AM 9/19/2025 by Lauren Hawkins
BATON ROUGE - Whether you're looking to do a cardio workout and run through the trails, or get a good stretch in and do yoga in the grassy area, the Perkins Road Community Park is the place to be.
There are so many ways to get active for people of all ages. The park offers (More)
9/18/2025
Thursday's Health Report: How to properly clean to lessen fall allergies
Posted 6:29 PM 9/18/2025 by WBRZ Staff
BATON ROUGE — Spring is not the only season for a thorough cleaning of your home.
In fact, fall is the perfect time to tidy up if you have allergies.
"I ask families to focus on their kitchens, their bathrooms, their basements – anywhere that there can be standing water (More)
9/17/2025
Fifth person dead in Louisiana from flesh-eating bacteria this year, LDH says
Posted 9:24 AM 9/17/2025 by Domenic Purdy
BATON ROUGE — A fifth person has died in the state from a flesh-eating bacteria that naturally lives in coastal waters, the Louisiana Department of Health said.
Vibrio vulnificus infections and deaths are significantly (More)
9/16/2025
Tuesday's Health Report: Skipping breakfast can negatively affect teens' ability to learn
Posted 5:47 PM 9/16/2025 by WBRZ Staff
BATON ROUGE — It may seem harmless to let your teenager skip breakfast in the mornings before school, but experts say it can negatively impact their ability to learn.
Experts say kids should be eating foods with healthy fats, carbohydrates, protein and fiber. Without these nutrients (More)
9/11/2025
Thursday's Health Report: The long-term health effects of 9/11
Posted 7:46 PM 9/11/2025 by WBRZ Staff
BATON ROUGE — Despite the decades that have passed since the terror attacks of 9/11, first responders and survivors are still being impacted.
Hundreds of thousands were exposed to toxins that day and after.
It's a day of remembrance, but for some who lived through 9/11, there (More)
9/8/2025
Monday's Health Report: Why it is important to check your child's blood pressure
Posted 9:23 PM 9/8/2025 by WBRZ Staff
BATON ROUGE — A new study looks at the effects of high blood pressure in children.
It found that kids with higher blood pressure at age seven were more likely to die from heart disease by midlife.
The risk was highest for kids with blood pressure readings in the top tenth (More)
9/5/2025
Friday's Health Report: How to avoid 'Powerball fever'
Posted 8:59 PM 9/5/2025 by WBRZ Staff
BATON ROUGE — With the Powerball jackpot getting closer to two billion dollars, the excitement is building, despite the extremely long odds of winning.
If you're pumped about the Powerball jackpot, you're not alone!
The chances of winning the top prize are (More)
9/4/2025
Thursday's Health Report: How to pack your child a healthy school lunch
Posted 6:59 PM 9/4/2025 by WBRZ Staff
BATON ROUGE — If you have been struggling as a parent to figure out the school lunch you send with your child each day, you have plenty of company.
Experts say there are a few simple guidelines to keep in mind.
“A couple tips. One is kind of thinks about it by food (More)
9/3/2025
Wednesday's Health Report: American adults need more fiber in their diet
Posted 9:29 PM 9/3/2025 by WBRZ Staff
BATON ROUGE - Health experts believe many American adults are not getting enough fiber in their diets, according to U.S. Guidelines.
Fiber is found in plant-based foods such as whole grains, vegetables, fruits, nuts, seeds and nut butters.
Anyone planning to add more fiber to their diet say it's best to add a little at a time to avoid cramping and other gastrointestinal issues.
9/2/2025
Woman's Hospital mobile mammography coach travelling across capital region over next month
Posted 7:56 AM 9/2/2025 by WBRZ Staff
BATON ROUGE — Woman's Hospital is offering 3D mammograms at locations across the capital region starting this week.
The Woman’s Hospital mobile mammography coach wants to make the service more accessible, a release said. This is the (More)
9/1/2025
Monday's Health Report: The age of your heart could be even older than your actual age
Posted 7:02 PM 9/1/2025 by WBRZ Staff
BATON ROUGE — The age of your heart may be even older than your actual age; it is a measure of your risk for potential heart problems.
A new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association: Cardiology reveals that many adults have hearts that function like they belong to (More)
8/27/2025
Two more people dead after eating Louisiana oysters infected with flesh-eating bacteria
Posted 6:33 PM 8/27/2025 by Joe Collins
NEW ORLEANS — Two people have died after eating Louisiana oysters infected with the (More)...
