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Healthy Recipes for Turkey Leftovers
Try one of these three healthy, protein-rich recipe suggestions for a new take on turkey leftovers. -
How To Read Nutrition Labels
Understanding nutrition labels is key to making better food choices, losing weight, meeting fitness goals and lowering the likelihood of health issues. -
Top 5 Gluten-Free Cookies You Can Find at the Grocery Store
Store bought, gluten-free cookies have come a long way in terms of taste and nutrition. Here’s a roundup of five brands of cookies to try. -
Eating to Manage High Blood Pressure During COVID-19
Here are some tips on how to keep your blood pressure well-controlled to maintain good health and nutrition during the coronavirus crisis and beyond. -
Heart-Healthy Foods for Every Meal
Delicious and flavorful ingredients that can lower cholesterol and blood pressure and help reduce and control weight.
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Tips for Healthy Holiday Eating
Set yourself up for success during the holiday season. Ochsner Digital Medicine provides tips on enjoying holiday festivities while eating to support high blood pressure and Type 2 diabetes goals. -
8 Exercises for the Obliques
Working the obliques can be fun and varied. You'll feel stronger and be able to "go with the punches" after you've integrated them into your weekly workouts. -
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2021 Holiday Gift Guide: 14 Thoughtful Wellness Gifts
From food and fitness products to gifts that promote relaxation, here are some wellness gift ideas to suit an array of people in your life. -
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5 Exercises You Can Do At Your Desk
Attention office warriors: You can stay fit at work with these desk exercises. -
Does Turkey Make You Sleepy?
Let’s face it, at the end of any big meal (Thanksgiving turkey or otherwise), we all tend to feel a bit sleepy. This is because digesting large amounts of food is hard work for your body – especially large amounts of carbohydrates. -
5 Exercises for the Triceps
Been skipping arm day? Try these exercises to get your triceps routine back on track. -
2022 New Year's Resolutions
Keep your healthy New Year's resolutions all year long by starting small and building on your goals, being specific with what you want to achieve, and rewarding yourself along the way with your 2022 New Year's resolutions. -
What Are Plank Exercises?
Many variations of plank exercises and hovers can make this classic core exercise more interesting as well as recruit more muscles in the process. -
MRT Food Sensitivity Testing: Everything You Need to Know
MRT food sensitivity testing is a way for people to identify foods that are causing food-related symptoms. Learn about the test and how you may benefit from it. -
New Sodium Guidelines: Use Less, FDA Tells Food Industry
Before you pick up that salt shaker, think about this: The Food and Drug Administration is aiming to reduce sodium consumption by 12% over the next 2½ years. -
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Gummy Vitamins: Best and Worst Picks
Gummy vitamins. Are they really good for you? Or, are they just glorified candy? Read on to learn more, including best and worst picks for gummy vitamins. -
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Gut Microbiome: What Helps, What Hurts
Studies show that a healthy gut microbiome contributes to good physical and mental health. Learn simple ways to give your gut health a boost. -
Are Oysters High in Cholesterol?
If you like oysters, crabs and mussels, you’ll be happy to know that they can be incorporated into a heart healthy diet. -
Healthy Pasta: Best and Worst Picks
Learn which pasta options are really better for you, and which ones are just marketed as if they are. -
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Allergy-Free Halloween
Don't be afraid of being "that parent.'' You can hand out all kinds of fun surprises that aren't candy for Halloween. -
How to Choose the Healthiest Cuts of Meat
Helpful guidelines on how to prepare the healthiest meat, fish and poultry choices. -
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High Calorie-Burning Exercises with Low Impact
Want to burn calories with low impact? Low-weight strength training in a spin class can do the trick. -
How to Order a Healthier Pumpkin Spice Latte from Starbucks
Learn what you need to know about Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Latte and how to order a better-for-you version on your next coffee run. -
Tasty Heart-Healthy Food Substitutes
Heart-smart food substitutes allow you to cut fat without sacrificing the taste. Here's a list of our favorites. -
How to Maintain Your Exercise Resolutions
Maintain your exercise resolutions by making small but permanent changes to your fitness routine -
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Top 9 Immune-Boosting Foods
From chicken soup and Brazil nuts to turmeric and tea, be sure to stock up on these immune-boosting foods and supplements as we head into flu season. -
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Baseball Training Tips: How Young Athletes Can Train to Prevent Injury
Baseball players who focus on year-round training can reach peak performance at the most important competition time of the year, and prevent injury. -
Where to Eat Fit in the Superdome
Here's where to find delicious Ochsner Eat Fit-approved dishes at the Caesars Superdome during football season. -
6 Supplements to Help You Manage Stress Naturally
For those looking for natural strategies to help manage stress and anxiety, these six nutritional supplements may help to give your body the boost it needs. -
Best Exercises for Peripheral Artery Disease
Are you a PAD patient who experiences pain in your lower legs after walking? These exercises can help. -
Gluten-Free Breads: Best and Worst Picks
Many gluten-free, grain-free breads aren’t much better than plain old white bread. Read on for a rundown on the best and worst gluten-free breads in stores. -
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Easy Foil Packet Recipes Cooked on your Grill
Foil packet recipes are thought to be reserved for cooking on a grill, by the campfire, or in the oven. But, during this post hurricane period, foil packet meals can be a life saver if a grill is the only means of cooking. -
How to Cut a Pomegranate in 3 Easy Steps
Here’s a safe, no-mess method for how to cut a pomegranate the proper way, in just three easy steps. -
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How to Pick the Right Fitness Center
Complementing that routine with yoga, core, cardio and strength as well as splashing in dance or fun class options is the key to keeping it fresh mentally and magnifying the benefits of exercise. -
Plant-Based Sweeteners: A Complete Guide
Here's a rundown on low- and no-calorie plant-based sweeteners, including how they taste and the best ways to use them. -
How to Avoid Wellness Misinformation on Social Media
Learn how to spot wellness misinformation on social media as well as tips on picking the right expert for you. -
Exercises to Relieve Stress and Anxiety
Whatever you find, discover what is fun and playful for you to do; this will make you want to continue doing it and even master it! Even gardening or dancing will help reduce anxiety and depression. -
Chocolate Chips: Best and Worst Picks
With an array of low- and no-sugar chocolate chip options, it's easier than ever to bake healthy sweet treats. Here are our top picks for chocolate chips. -
How Important is Mental Health for Student-Athletes?
That pressure to perform is the most common reason athletes visit a mental performance coach. -
What Are the Symptoms of Dehydration?
Tips on staying hydrated throughout the summer, avoiding dehydration and recognizing the symptoms of dehydration. -
What are the Benefits of Turmeric?
Aside from adding great flavor to food and drink, turmeric is also known for its potential anti-inflammatory properties. -
3 Tips to Manage Weather-Related Joint Pain
Weather changes can cause headaches and joint pain. Here are four tips on how to manage aches and pain. -
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Are Six-Pack Abs Worth It?
While you may have heard “abs are made in the kitchen,” it’s not as simple as it seems. -
You Probably Need More Vitamin D
Vitamin D helps the body in many important ways, including strengthening bones, in turn staving off osteoporosis and bone fractures and even supporting strong teeth. -
How to Train Like a Runner
If you’re new to running, you might find yourself asking the question, “How do I get started with my training?” Here are some how-to’s on training like a running pro! -
How Many Times a Week Should I Work Out?
The key is to build slowly and keep at it. Rest days are just as important as your exercise days, however. -
3 Healthy Ideas for Your Child’s School Lunch
Three ideas for easy lunches that are well-balanced, nutrient-rich and offer a variety of flavors and textures. -
Which Milk Is Best?: A Guide to Milk and Milk Alternatives
Are plant-based milks healthier? This guide will help you better understand milk and milk alternatives and the role they play in our health and wellness. -
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How to Train Like an Olympic Swimmer
Swimming is a fantastic exercise for swimmers of all abilities. It gets your heart rate up, is low impact on the body and targets many different muscle groups. -
Work Out at Home Without Equipment
You do not need fancy equipment to work out at home, just a commitment to work out regularly and be creative. -
8 Trader Joe’s Finds Under $5 (2021)
Check out these eight Trader Joe’s finds under $5 that make it easier than ever to squeeze nutritional goodness into meals and snacks on the fly. -
What is Resistance Training with Bands?
Because of their simplicity, resistance bands are underrated but are equal to or even better than other standard weight-lifting equipment. -
How to Cut a Dragon Fruit in 3 Easy Steps
Learn how to cut dragon fruit safely and easily with this step-by-step guide. -
Gym Etiquette and Manners
Here are some gym etiquette tips to keep you in line and avoid getting the stink eye from that stranger next to you. -
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How to Safely Cut a Watermelon
Learn how to cut a watermelon safely as well as how to store and enjoy it afterward in this helpful step-by-step guide. -
Pedialyte for Adult Rehydration: Does It Really Work?
How does Pedialyte measure up to traditionally marketed sports drinks? We share a side-by-side comparison. -
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Foods That May Help Smokers Quit
Eating habits can be one of the first things to change when a person quits smoking. -
How to Train Like a Weightlifter
weightlifting can boost our metabolism, strengthen and encourage bone density, increase our functional strength as we age, and burn fat at rest. -
5 Things to Know About Daily Stretching
Stretching is one of the most common ways to prepare our bodies before any workout or daily activity. It also benefits your body and life in many ways. -
Keto Ice Cream: How 6 Popular Brands Measure Up
Looking to try a new low-carb or keto ice cream brand? Check out our taste test of the most popular brands, ranked best to worst. -
5 Tips to Help You Train like an Olympian
If you’re getting fired up for the competition, maybe it’s time for you to train like an Olympian, and not just watch from the sidelines. -
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The Best Diets for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
People with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) often experience symptoms after eating certain foods. We share diet options that can help with IBS. -
Train Like an Olympic Gymnast
Do you wonder what it’s like to train as an Olympic athlete, or wish you could? Get a glimpse into how the Ochsner Fitness Center gymnastics team trains. -
Four Ways to Enjoy Iced Tea
These lighter and brighter takes on iced tea are sure to quench your thirst. -
Diving Into Toddler Swim Classes
Ready to dive into swimming lessons with your toddler? Here's three lessons learned from taking swim classes with my 2-year-old. -
Should You Add Chlorophyll to Your Water?
Some users say chlorophyll helps with gut health, while others say it helps with acne and even reduces body odor. But is it worth the hype, and should you jump on the chlorophyll water bandwagon? -
Eating Right for Kidney Health and Chronic Disease
By practicing mindful eating and drinking, you can help your kidneys improve or better retain their ability to function. -
Healthy Condiments for Summer Cookouts
These dietitian-approved, better-for-you condiment lists and recipes will make your grill outs and get togethers as healthy as ever. -
5 Ways Performance Training Benefits Athletes
From enhanced agility to improved endurance, performance training can help you reach new personal bests. -
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Top Anti-Aging Foods to Live Longer and Look Younger
While no food can give you instantly dewy, glowing skin, there are some foods that have been studied to help boost skin health. Read on for a few of them.
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