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LA Foundation for Cancer Care To Host "Survivors under the Stars"

Sep 09, 2019 11:03AM ● By Press Release

Survivors under the Stars will take place on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at the Paul and Lulu Hilliard Museum in Lafayette.

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Improve Academic Outcomes through Access to Health Care Coverage

Aug 12, 2019 03:31AM ● By Flint Zerangue, Sr.

With each school year, parents dust off their annual checklists that help them organize their needs as their kids head back to the classroom.

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Ways to Make the World a Better Place for Seniors

Aug 12, 2019 03:31AM ● By Flint Zerangue, Sr.

By 2050, the senior population (adults age 65 and older) will be more than double that of the world’s youngest citizens, and the number of people living beyond age 80 is expected to triple over the next 30 years.

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Power-Packed Lunchbox Ideas

Jul 22, 2019 03:31AM ● By Flint Zerangue, Sr.

Packing and prepping wholesome lunches doesn't have to be a chore. You can kick health into high gear this school year with new ideas to make creative, nutrient-rich meals.

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Summer Wine Savvy

Jul 08, 2019 03:30AM ● By Flint Zerangue, Sr.

Rosé slushies. Spiked seltzers. Boozy ice pops. Has young adults’ quest for the next party gimmick led to soulless substitutes for real, quality wines?

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FDA Sheds Light On The Phrase "Best if Used By"

Jun 29, 2019 12:52PM ● By News Desk

The phrase "Best if Used By" helps clarify that the date label is about quality, not safety, and that if stored properly, products do not necessarily have to be discarded after the date...

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5 Healthy Tips for Summertime

Jun 05, 2019 03:30AM ● By Flint Zerangue, Sr.

Healthy living doesn’t always require life-altering changes to your everyday schedule.

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Susan G. Komen® Louisiana To Hold Free Metastatic Breast Cancer Conference

May 10, 2019 02:29PM ● By Staff Writer

The Conference is on Saturday June 8, 2019, in Baton Rouge. The event is Free and open to those living with metastatic breast cancer, their family, friends & caregivers...

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Susan G. Komen® Affiliates in Louisiana Join Forces to Increase Impact

May 06, 2019 11:21AM ● By Press Release

The new Komen Louisiana Affiliate will expand support statewide; good news for the Acadiana Region as it will once again host the annual Race for the Cure and More Than Pink Walk in Lafayette...

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Don't Let Stroke Strike Twice

May 06, 2019 03:31AM ● By Staff Writer

Not all strokes can be prevented, but making healthy lifestyle choices, like exercising, eating right, maintaining a healthy weight and treating conditions such as high blood sugar, cholesterol and blood pressure can help reduce your risk of another one.

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