Best Ways to Boost Your Immune System During 2023 Flu Season
Up to 80% of communicable diseases are transferred by touch, so make sure to wash up often during flu season.
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Pediatric Vaccines 2023: What to Know and Why It’s Important
Age-appropriate pediatric vaccines are critical in ensuring that your child is reaching important milestones, especially for those 2-years and under. These visits allow for a complete and comprehensive check of your child’s overall health. -
How to Restore Your Sense of Control When You’re Feeling Powerless
Here are five things to consider adding into our brain space to help us make sense of and manage our fears, doubts and uncertainties. -
A Dietitian Picks the 7 Best Prenatal Vitamins | 2023
If you are trying to get pregnant or are pregnant, a prenatal vitamin can be an essential part of your healthcare routine. Here are our top picks. -
Foods You Should Eat (and Ones to Avoid) to Improve Your Kidney Health
By practicing mindful eating and drinking, you can help your kidneys improve or better retain their ability to function. -
How Are Epstein-Barr Virus and Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Connected?
The linking of MS and EBV could be a significant step in preventing MS, which affects nearly 1 million people over the age of 18 in the United States.
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How Does Daylight Saving Time Affect Your Health In 2023?
How does losing or gaining an hour of sleep affect your internal clock? Answering the most common questions about daylight saving time. -
4 Ways to Spring Clean Your Diet
Time to take stock and recommit to healthy eating! Here's how to replace bad eating habits with better ones. -
8 Natural Ways to Beat Spring Allergies
From consuming green tea and spicy food to using a neti pot, these natural remedies can alleviate your allergies. -
10 Reasons to Love Your Kidneys and More
Kidneys are bean-shaped internal organs that are about the size of a fist. Learn some of the many reasons to love your kidneys and how to keep them healthy. -
10 Facts You Must Know Before Writing a Will
For many people, writing a will seems like a complex, daunting process, but it doesn't have to be. -
The Importance of Having a Written Will: 2023 Tips
While it is not a fun topic to bring up, a will is a very important thing to have, allowing you to decide who inherits what from your estate. -
Is It True That Tattoos Can Increase Your Risk of Getting Skin Cancer?
With more people getting tattoos, it is important to address the possible health risks that may come along with this practice. -
How Soon Can I Go Back to Work After Stomach Flu?
The stomach viruses most common in adults can stick around and be spread for a few days even after you feel better. -
Dangerous Mardi Gras Concussions and How to Avoid Them
Are those beads really worth a trip to the urgent care or ER? -
What Is Kesimpta? Is The Medication Used to Treat Multiple Sclerosis?
More than 2 million people worldwide live with MS, and drug treatments provide hope. -
Is Testing or Treatment Difficult for Men with Prostate Cancer?
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men. Knowing the facts are key to survival. -
Here's Why Pore Strips Are a Bad Idea for Your Skin
Pore strips have mixed reviews on if they remove debris or if the strong adhesives irritate the skin and yank away more than just blackheads. -
Valentine's Day 2023: 9 Ideas To Keep Your Hearts Happy and Healthy
Ready to ditch the heart-shaped chocolates? Mix things up this Valentine’s Day with a focus on wellness. -
Best Ways To Protect Your Eyes at Mardi Gras 2023
Precautions and protective eyewear can prevent 90% of reported eye injuries. -
Pain in the Legs: Could It Be Peripheral Artery Disease?
Peripheral arterial disease is atherosclerosis or hardening of the arteries, which causes narrowing of vessels that carry blood to the legs and feet. If your vessels are blocked, that means your body isn’t getting the blood and oxygen it needs to function. -
The 3 Best Products to Treat Dry Skin and 3 to Avoid
What are the best over-the-counter products to treat dry, itchy winter skin? -
Heart Attacks in Men & Women: What Are the Different Signs and Risk?
From cold sweats and extreme fatigue to neck and back pain, heart attack symptoms can manifest themselves differently in men and women. -
What are the Requirements to Donate Blood in 2023
Few acts are as simple and as generous as donating blood. The only source for safe and adequate blood for patients in your community is you - the donor! -
4 Surprising Signs of Congestive Heart Failure to Look Out For
Nausea, indigestion and stomach pain are just some of the lesser known symptoms of congestive heart failure. -
How to Keep Your Heart Healthy During Mardi Gras 2023
If you are on a low-sodium diet or prescription medication for high blood pressure, here's how to celebrate Mardi Gras safely. -
Live A Heart-Healthy Life With These 4 Easy Tips
The path to a healthier heart begins with you. Follow these simple lifestyle tips to give your heart a little extra love. -
Pro Tips for Peeing at 2023 Mardi Gras Parades
If you're tempted to hover or power pee while using a public toilet at Mardi Gras, you may want to rethink your strategy. Here’s why. -
Food Poisoning or 2023 Stomach Flu?
Symptoms for food poisoning and stomach flu can be similar. Here's how to tell them apart. -
2023 Pneumonia Vaccine for Adults: How Long Does It Last?
Prevnar 20, new pneumonia vaccine, offers equal protection in a single dose unlike previous vaccines, which required two doses. And it provides lifelong protection. -
The Benefits of Acupuncture And Why You Should Try It To Relieve Your Pain
With a 95% success rate, acupuncture is a type of holistic medicine that treats shoulder pain, back injuries, facial paralysis, anxiety and migraines. -
Is Bronchitis Contagious? 7 Top Ways to Avoid Spreading It
Bronchitis can make life miserable. The nagging cough, shortness of breath and sore chest can linger for weeks. Bronchitis occurs when the airways leading to your lungs get inflamed and fill with mucus. -
6 of the Best Ways to Keep Your Knees Healthy
Maintaining a healthy weight, strengthening your knee muscles and eating right can help minimize knee pain caused by arthritis. -
7 Top Tips for Living With a Pacemaker
A pacemaker is a small battery-operated device that helps the heart beat in a regular pattern. It is designed to only work when needed and replaces the heart’s natural pacemaker functions. -
Helpful Tips For Maintaining New Year’s Resolutions
Keep your healthy New Year's resolutions all year long with these 4 ways to stay healthy throughout 2023. -
The 2023 Stomach Flu: Symptoms and Treatment
Norovirus, which causes the stomach flu, is highly contagious, and cases are on the rise. Here’s how to stay healthy. -
5 Ways to Avoid Colds and the Flu 2023
Simple steps you can take to reduce your chances of getting sick. -
3 Things to Know About 2023 Flu Shots and Kids
Getting the flu vaccine is the best way to protect your child from the flu. -
What Parents Want to Know About 2023 RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus)
Cases of RSV in kids are on the rise. Here's everything you need to know about respiratory syncytial virus in 2022. -
Top 10 Flu Myths in 2023 Revealed
If you are wondering about whether you should get the flu shot, we'll help you make your final decision. Here are 10 flu myths revealed. -
Mardi Gras Ladder Safety Tips You Must Know if You're a Parent
Mardi Gras ladders are a great way for your kids to experience parades but are they safe? -
Are Mardi Gras Beads and Other Parade Throws Safe for Your Kids?
Parents, be aware of these facts when it comes to Mardi Gras beads and throws. -
Give Your Feet a Break During Shopping Season
Hours of walking through stores, running errands and standing in line can put added stress on your feet. Here are some tips on how make the season a little more foot-friendly. -
Take it Easy on Your Feet This Holiday Season
Hours of walking through stores, running errands and standing in line can put added stress on your feet. Here are some tips on how to take is easy on your feet this holiday season. -
How to Safely Host Holiday Gatherings During COVID-19 and Flu Season
The good news is you can still be the “host or hostess with the mostest” with just a few tweaks to your usual plans. -
Avocados Can Lower Heart Attack Risk
Incorporating avocados into your diet on a regular basis can help to protect against heart disease and improve overall health. You may be surprised to hear eating one serving of avocado a week can lower the risk of heart disease. A study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association noted those who ate avocado regularly, substituting the fruit for foods with high fats like butter and cheese, had a lower risk of heart disease than those who rarely ate avocado in their diet. -
Am I Having an Asthma Attack?
An asthma attack can be a terrifying experience. Learn the symptoms to quickly recognize when an asthma attack is happening. -
15 Top Fireworks Safety Tips to Celebrate the New Year
Fireworks can be extremely dangerous, especially when used near children and teens. -
How to Prevent Injury While Getting Fit in 2023
Learn how to reduce your risk of exercise-related injury regardless of fitness level with these tips from an Ochsner sports medicine specialist. -
8 Tips for Getting and Staying Motivated in the New Year 2023
We want to help you achieve your goals. Follow these eight steps to help you stay motivated and on track with your New Year's resolutions. -
9 Best Ways To Start Your 2023 Off Right
Try being a a part-time vegetarian! And learn eight more healthy new year strategies from Whitney Hardy, MD. -
How to Make Your 2023 New Year's Resolutions Stick
One way to be accountable for your New Year's resolutions? Be accountable to family and friends. -
Have Bad Posture? 5 Tips to Improve Posture and Reduce Pain
Having good posture can improve your health and reduce long-lasting issues. Learn strategies to correct your posture and eliminate discomfort. -
Top Remedies to Soothe a COVID-19 Sore Throat
While there is no cure for a COVID-19 sore throat, you can use numerous treatments to ease your pain. -
Best Medications and Home Remedies to Cure Your Sore Throat
A throbbing sore throat can cause pain and discomfort. Find some relief for your aching throat with these tips on medications and home remedies. -
How to Avoid Disasters While Decorating During the 2022 Holiday Season
These 4 tips can help you stay injury-free and healthy as you turn your home into a winter wonderland. -
How to Avoid a Holiday Heart Attack This Season
Heart problems can be confused with indigestion. Know the warning signs of a heart attack. -
9 Tips for People with Diabetes During the Holidays
We've got a list of holiday recipe swaps for people with diabetes, including roux, mayo and cream cheese substitutes. -
Up Your Holiday Meal Game with These 5 Plant-Based Baking Hacks
Here are some reasons to eat more plants and some kitchen secrets for baking nutritious and delicious treats this holiday season. -
Keep the Holidays Safe and Fun With These Fire Safety Tips
The holiday season can be one of the most dangerous times of the year for household fires, so take note of these tips to reduce your risk. -
10 Best Ways to Manage Your Diabetes During the Holidays
Nearly 900,000 people in Louisiana and Mississippi have diabetes. Here's how you can enjoy the holidays and stay healthy. -
Top 11 Tips for a Healthy Bladder
Maintaining a healthy bladder is important for everyone. Avoid urinary tract infections and other health problems with these bladder health tips. -
The Best Ways to Avoid Holiday Allergies
Do you clean your holiday decorations each year? They may have a coating of dust and allergens! -
9 Tips for Surviving the Holidays With Your In-Laws
Here's one in-law tip: Create a special code word with your partner to signal it may be time to retire early for the evening. Read on for eight more practical tips. -
What Are the Top Christmas Tree Allergy Symptoms?
What's in YOUR Christmas tree? If bringing a fresh Christmas tree into your home makes you sniffle, you might be surprised to know it's what's lurking in the tree that makes you sneeze. -
Primary Care, Urgent Care or Emergency Room?
With more healthcare options than ever it can be challenging when choosing where to go when you are injured or ill. By assessing the condition or symptoms you are facing, you can select the appropriate place to go for care. -
Top 10 Questions Expecting Moms Ask
From when you should let others know you are pregnant to what essentials you need on delivery day, we're answering your top questions as an expecting mom. -
7 Worst Habits for Your Brain
Did you know sitting slows brain function? When you sit, you are not allowing your muscles to pump fresh blood, oxygen and good chemicals to your brain. -
Need a Vitamin D Boost? Consider These 6 Foods While Grocery Shopping
Vitamin D plays an important role in our body’s health. Try these six grocery store finds to boost your vitamin D intake. -
3 Things To Know About Lung Cancer
Lung cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States. Learn who is most at risk. -
Syncing Our Bodies with Time Change
Twice a year, we have to adjust our internal clocks due to the time changes known as daylight saving time and fall back. Here are tips on how to adjust. -
Allergy-Free Halloween Treats that Kids and Parents Will Love
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 Celebrate Halloween During COVID-19 and Flu Season
What parents need to know about keeping their kids healthy this Halloween during COVID-19 and flu season. -
5 Tips for Men to Protect Their Skin Year-Round
Studies show that skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. Did you know men are more likely to be at risk? -
Enjoy Treats and Avoid Tricks with These Must-Have Halloween Safety Tips
Here are a few safety tips to keep in mind while you're out trick-or-treating this Halloween. -
5 Digestive Symptoms in Kids to Never Ignore
If your child has any of these five digestive symptoms, it's time to call your pediatrician. -
What Illnesses Do We Get From Mosquitos and How Can We Avoid Them?
Infection with West Nile Virus is either asymptomatic in around 80% of infected people or can lead to West Nile fever or severe West Nile disease. -
Make Healthy Sleep a Priority by Washing Your Sheets
Want a better night’s sleep? Experts say wash your sheets at least once a week. -
Is Your Latex Allergy Keeping You From Practicing Safe Sex? Here Are Alternative Contraceptives
Condoms used by men and women have no side effects but can cause irritation and other discomforts for people with latex allergies or sensitives. -
Top Foods and Drinks That Improve Liver Health
From coffee and tea to blueberries and beetroot juice, these foods and drinks have been shown to boost your liver health. -
Why the Flu Shot is Important for People with Diabetes
People with diabetes should get yearly flu shots, as the flu is more risky for people with chronic disease. -
How Long Does the Flu Last?
On average, flu symptoms start within one to four days after exposure to the virus and continue for about five to seven days after. -
Signs of Diabetes in Women
You may be surprised to learn 1 in 9 adult women in the U.S. has diabetes. Women should be mindful of the signs and symptoms of diabetes to help diagnose the disease and control it. -
Is Getting the Flu Shot While Pregnant Safe?
There are a lot of misconceptions when it comes to getting the flu shot while pregnant. Learn why pregnant and nursing women should make an extra effort to get the flu vaccine. -
What Important Screenings Should I Get at My Yearly Wellness Exam?
A long-term relationship with a primary care physician – a doctor that helps you manage your health – keeps you healthier and lowers overall medical costs. -
5 Common Questions about ED and Low-T
Symptoms of Low-T can cause lower sex drive, an increase in body fat and reduction in muscles mass, and feelings of moodiness or laziness. -
What Low Testosterone and Erectile Dysfunction Can Mean for Your Overall Health
For many men, erectile dysfunction (ED) will occur as they age. What many do not realize is that ED can often be linked to more serious conditions like cardiac issues, high blood pressure and diabetes. It is important for men to take these conditions seriously and seek further medical attention to screen for other underlying issues. -
Omicron COVID-19 Booster Shots Are Now Available: Eligibility Guide
COVID-19 booster shots targeting the omicron variant’s BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants are now available. Here's what you need to know. -
How Do I Fix My Gut Health?
Often described as the second brain, your gut health plays an important role in your whole-body wellness -
Arthritis Exercises for Hip Pain
If you experience frequent joint pain caused by arthritis, Ochsner sports medicine physician Shannon Goode, MD, recommends incorporating certain exercises into your daily routine. -
What Should I Discuss With My Doctor at My Annual Wellness Exam?
Here are the most important topics and screenings to cover with your primary care physician during your annual wellness exam. -
What is Venous Insufficiency?
When the veins and valves in our lower body are not working properly, it is called venous insufficiency. -
What Is Sciatica Nerve Pain and How Is it Treated?
Sciatica pain is frequently caused by the compression or pinching of a spinal nerve as it exits the spine. -
5 of the Best Ways to Live Well with Chronic Pain
Did you know smokers have higher pain scores than nonsmokers? Chronic pain can be improved by lifestyle changes. -
6 Tips for Preventing Sport Injuries in Young Athletes
Student athletes practice or play games at high exercise intensity levels, putting them at an increased risk for sports injury. Learn how to prevent them. -
What are the Flu Shot Side Effects?
For most patients, they will not experience any side effects from the flu vaccine. But like any medical product, vaccines may cause some mild side-effects that typically go away within a day or two.
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