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7/2/2025
Wednesday's Health Report: Experts share tips on finding time to get weekly-recommended exercise
Posted 4:44 PM 7/2/2025 by WBRZ Staff
BATON ROUGE — Staying active is one of the most important things we can do for our well-being.
But finding time to exercise is not always easy. It is one of the biggest excuses most people have.
The CDC says adults need at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical (More)
7/1/2025
Tuesday's Health Report: How to remain healthy, stress-free on vacation
Posted 4:52 PM 7/1/2025 by WBRZ Staff
BATON ROUGE — If you feel you need a vacation after your vacation, you are not alone.
Instead of relaxing on a trip, many of us can be tempted to overschedule, to try to see all of the tourist sights or do all the available activities.
"We just continue working. It's just a (More)
6/30/2025
Monday's Health Report: Summer heat could cause you to feel less hungry
Posted 4:37 PM 6/30/2025 by WBRZ Staff
BATON ROUGE — When it gets really hot outside, you may not feel as hungry.
There is a reason for that. It has to do with the thermic effect of food.
"We're not as hungry because our body doesn't want to get overheated, so we end up eating less, or we eat less calories, so we (More)
6/27/2025
GET 2 MOVING: Stacks Pickleball
Posted 6:09 AM 6/27/2025 by Lauren Hawkins
BATON ROUGE - As summertime heat is in full effect, it's harder to endure outside physical activities. Rain in Louisiana could also affect outside sports.
For instance, pickleball is typically an outside sport growing in popularity. Players also have the opportunity to play the game (More)
6/26/2025
Thursday's Health Report: American Heart Association shares three ways to stay healthy this summer
Posted 4:47 PM 6/26/2025 by WBRZ Staff
BATON ROUGE — Summertime often means different routines, especially if you have school-age children.
The American Heart Association is encouraging families to stay safe at home and on vacation.
The AHA is sharing three easy ways to support your family's wellbeing during summer (More)
6/25/2025
LDH: First 2025 case of West Nile Virus reported in Livingston Parish
Posted 4:27 PM 6/25/2025 by WBRZ Staff
BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Department of Health said Wednesday that the state's first human case of West Nile Virus was reported in Livingston Parish during the 2025 (More)
6/20/2025
GET 2 MOVING: Pickleball with Chris
Posted 6:27 AM 6/20/2025 by Lauren Hawkins
BATON ROUGE - Pickleball is a great social and heart-healthy sport growing in popularity especially during the summer when people are looking for something to do outdoors.
Often compared to tennis, this activity could be seen as less physically demanding than the tennis game, but it (More)
6/17/2025
Tuesday's Health Report: Chemicals in pool water can dry out hair, skin while cooling off in summer heat
Posted 4:39 PM 6/17/2025 by WBRZ Staff
BATON ROUGE — Cooling off in the pool is a great way to beat the heat on a summer day. But spending time in the water can also dry out your skin and hair.
"When it comes to the pool, it's one of those things where an ounce of prevention is worth a ton of cure. You really want to (More)
6/16/2025
Monday's Health Report: Experts say cleaning gym equipment after use can drastically reduce germ spread
Posted 4:42 PM 6/16/2025 by WBRZ Staff
BATON ROUGE — If you recently joined a gym for the summer or plan to, make sure you are cleaning any equipment you plan to use.
Some people may not realize that bacterial infections can spread from shared machines.
"The risk is low, although there are good examples of serious (More)
6/13/2025
GET 2 MOVING: LSU Bass Fishing
Posted 8:40 AM 6/13/2025 by Lauren Hawkins
NEW ROADS - Some may believe fishing is only sitting and waiting for something to bite.
But Vice President of the LSU Bass Fishing Team Beau Landry knows otherwise.
Since he was eight years old, Landry has practiced catching bass and he says he still hasn't quite figured it (More)
6/6/2025
Friday's Health Report: It's important to understand the dangers of West Nile Virus
Posted 4:42 PM 6/6/2025 by WBRZ Staff
BATON ROUGE — The Louisiana Department of Health is reminding everyone to protect themselves against mosquito bites and West Nile Virus.
Mosquito-activity increases in the warmer months. Make no mistake, they are out to get you.
“Mosquitoes need to blood feed to obtain (More)
6/5/2025
Thursday's Health Report: LDH aims to reduce opioid deaths in pregnant women and young moms
Posted 4:43 PM 6/5/2025 by WBRZ Staff
BATON ROUGE - The Louisiana Department of Health announced a new campaign aiming to lower fatality rates for pregnant women and young moms.
Project M.O.M., which stands for Maternal Overdose Mortality, brings awareness to accidental opioid overdose, which is the leading cause of (More)
6/4/2025
Wednesday's Health Report: Learn early Alzheimer's signs during Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month
Posted 4:41 PM 6/4/2025 by WBRZ Staff
BATON ROUGE — June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month.
More than seven million Americans ages 65 and older are living with Alzheimer's right now and the Alzheimer’s Association says 14 million Americans in that age group are expected to be living with the disease by (More)
