Prevention & Wellness

Dec 29, 2022

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.

Health Trends

Dec 22, 2022

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.

By GaChavis M. Green, MD

Health Trends

Dec 22, 2022

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.

By GaChavis M. Green, MD

Health Trends

Dec 20, 2022

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.

By Katherine Baumgarten, MD

Women's Health

Dec 12, 2022

5 Best Tips to Manage Postpartum Depression During the Holidays

For those struggling with postpartum depression or anxiety, the holidays can add an extra layer of pressure to an already overwhelming time. Here are five tips to make your holiday season a little less stressful and more manageable.

By Stephanie Heaney, MD

Food & Fitness

Dec 6, 2022

7 Healthy Holiday Food Swaps

Try these better-for-you food swaps as a substitute for some of your favorite holiday sides or desserts.

By Molly Kimball, RD, CSSD

Food & Fitness

Nov 30, 2022

6 Healthy Peppermint and Chocolate Holiday Treats

Try these healthy peppermint and peppermint-chocolate holiday swaps to help satisfy your sweet tooth.

By Molly Kimball, RD, CSSD

Food & Fitness

Nov 29, 2022

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.

By Melissa Guillot, MS, RD, LDN, CDCES

Parenting

Nov 28, 2022

Toy Safety Tips to Keep Your Kids Safe During the 2022 Holiday Season

It's common for children to suffer toy-related injuries during the holiday season. Here's how to keep your kids safe.

By Nikita Patel, MD

Prevention & Wellness

Nov 28, 2022

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.

By Matthew Latiolais, PA

Food & Fitness

Nov 21, 2022

2022 Holiday Gift Guide: 14 Thoughtful Wellness Gifts

Home chefs? Foodies? Fitness buffs? Workout newbies? We have gift ideas for them all.

By Molly Kimball, RD, CSSD

Food & Fitness

Nov 21, 2022

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.

By Molly Kimball, RD, CSSD

Food & Fitness

Nov 21, 2022

3 Guilt-Free Eggnog Options to Enjoy Throughout the Holidays

One trick for a healthy eggnog: Add a scoop of collagen powder to some of the lightened-up nog versions out there for a richer feel.

By Molly Kimball, RD, CSSD

Health Trends

Nov 21, 2022

How Mindfulness and Gratitude Can Improve Your Well-Being

What is mindfulness? Mindfulness is a practice that enables us to experience life from a place of kindness and compassion.

By Lauren Siegel, OT

Conditions & Treatment

Nov 18, 2022

4 Best Ways to Relieve Holiday Constipation

Stress + anxiety + rich food=digestive issues. You can relieve (and prevent) holiday constipation with these tips.

By Sarah Ashen, PTA

Health Trends

Nov 17, 2022

Great Ways to Celebrate Giving Tuesday

Whether you donate money, time, blood or service, there's a way you can celebrate Giving Tuesday.

By Kayleigh Binet, PA and Shon C. Baker, PhD, CFRE

Health Trends

Nov 17, 2022

The Best Ways to Avoid Holiday Allergies

Do you clean your holiday decorations each year? They may have a coating of dust and allergens!

By Jo S. Reed, MD

Prevention & Wellness

Nov 17, 2022

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.

By Suzie Flores, PsyD

Health Trends

Nov 17, 2022

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.

By Alegra Grieb, MD

Food & Fitness

Dec 16, 2021

How to Eat Mindfully During the Holidays

The holidays can present unique challenges when it comes to nutrition, but it is possible to enjoy the foods you love while fueling your body.

By Brittany Craft, RDN, LDN

Food & Fitness

Dec 15, 2021

Healthy Eggnog: Best and Worst Picks

If eggnog is a daily indulgence during the holidays, consider opting for one of these healthy eggnog alternatives to keep your sugar consumption in check.

By Molly Kimball, RD, CSSD

Food & Fitness

Dec 8, 2021

8 Healthy Holiday Cookie Recipes to Make at Home

Looking to bake up healthy cookies for a holiday event? Check out our favorite holiday cookie recipes all made from nutritious, wholesome ingredients.

By Molly Kimball, RD, CSSD

Prevention & Wellness

Nov 29, 2021

Heartburn Causes and Remedies

The reason that heartburn and bloating are often discussed during the holiday season is that our eating habits tend to change during this time.

By Victoria Smith, MD

Food & Fitness

Nov 10, 2021

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.

By Tracie Cavalier, RDN, LDN, CNSC

Food & Fitness

Nov 9, 2021

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.

By Nicole Giambrone, MD

Prevention & Wellness

Feb 5, 2021

How to Celebrate Valentine’s Day During COVID

COVID-19 is still around, and Valentine’s Day will have to be celebrated differently. We have some ideas to keep you safe while still being festive.

Health Trends

Jan 25, 2021

How to Celebrate Mardi Gras Safely During COVID-19

Even though parades are canceled due to COVID-19, we can still find creative ways to celebrate Mardi Gras, while staying safe. Here are the safest ways you can celebrate Mardi Gras this year.

By Sarena Teng, MD

Health Trends

Dec 26, 2020

Tips to De-Stress Your Holiday Charitable Giving

Simple recommendations and things to consider when you’re making a charitable gift at the end of the year.

By Shon C. Baker, PhD, CFRE

Food & Fitness

Dec 3, 2020

How to Avoid Holiday Excess

Planning and shopping for holidays like Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas and New Year's can be emotionally and physically draining. This stress can carry over to affect our eating habits.

By Molly Kimball, RD, CSSD

Health Trends

Nov 9, 2020

COVID-19 and Thanksgiving: How to Celebrate Safely and Joyfully

By practicing the art of gratitude and following some commonsense COVID-19 safety protocols, Thanksgiving 2020 can still be a joyful event.

By Dean A. Hickman, MD and Katherine Baumgarten, MD

Health Trends

Apr 7, 2020

How to Celebrate Easter During COVID-19

During the COVID-19 outbreak, this Easter might be a little different. Here are some activities to make it easy to still enjoy Easter with your loved ones.

Health Trends

Dec 30, 2019

Packing Holiday Decorations: Play It Safe

Ochsner Urgent Care sees a lot of cuts, falls, burns and broken bones from decorating accidents this time of year. Here's how to stay accident-free.

By Ajsa Nikolic, MD, MHA

Health Trends

Nov 29, 2019

Healthy Gadget Gift Guide

Have you made your list and checked it twice? You might want to add these healthy gadgets to your shopping list.

Mental Health

Nov 22, 2019

Holiday Depression: Symptoms and Treatment

Seasonal affective disorder is a form of depression better known as wintertime depression or the wintertime blues. Symptoms commonly occur beginning in the autumn months and last throughout winter.

By Sarah A. Bardin, NP

Health Trends

Nov 21, 2019

5 Ways You Can Give Back this Holiday Season

After the turkey is eaten and the shopping events of Black Friday and Cyber Monday are over, GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable season. On Dec. 3, help a friend or stranger out, show up for someone you care about, or give some of what you have to those in need. Every act of generosity counts, and everyone has something to give.

By Jenna Jordan, MD

Food & Fitness

Nov 10, 2019

How to Outsmart the Holiday Dinner Table

Don’t forget about seafood and plant-based options when planning your holiday menu and building your plate.

By Jala Lockhart, DTR, MPH-CHES

Conditions & Treatment

Dec 4, 2018

Coping with Cancer During the Holidays

The holidays can be a challenging time to have cancer, but these tips can help make coping easier.

By Shaune Farve-Williams

Prevention & Wellness

Nov 19, 2018

How to Prevent Burns During the Holidays

Because people tend to spend more time in their kitchens this time of year, it’s not surprising that the number of kitchen-related accidents also dramatically increases. Follow these tips to help prevent burns or treat them if need be.

By Granville Morse, MD

Food & Fitness

Mar 7, 2018

Guilt-Free St. Patrick's Day Drinks

Are you looking to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with friends and family but want to keep healthy goals while doing so? Try one of these green drinks to get into the spirit.

Conditions & Treatment

Nov 30, 2017

Managing Hypertension During the Holidays

The holidays can cause concern for those monitoring medical conditions like hypertension and heart disease.

By Carl (Chip) Lavie, MD, FACC, FACP, FCCP

Health Trends

Nov 14, 2017

Holiday Health Apps for Your Mobile Phone

Here are five mobile apps to help you stay healthy and happy during this season of joy.

Health Trends

Nov 2, 2017

Healthy Holiday Office Habits

Some tips to keep you healthy, focused and on top of your game at work heading into the New Year.

Prevention & Wellness

Dec 14, 2016

The Health Benefits of Holiday Singing

Holiday singing can not only boost your mood but actually improve your voice quality, too.

Prevention & Wellness

Dec 13, 2016

Juggling the Holidays

A few simple tips to help you manage the holiday madness.

Health Trends

Dec 7, 2016

Finding the Perfect Gifts for All Ages

Ochsner physicians and nutritionists share their favorite healthy holiday gift ideas.

By Molly Kimball, RD, CSSD

Food & Fitness

Dec 28, 2015

Play It Safe This Holiday Season! Alcohol Myths and Facts

Let’s look at some common myths and facts about alcohol to keep the safety of yourself and others at the forefront this holiday season.

By Sarah O. Dulaney, MSW, LCSW

Prevention & Wellness

Dec 19, 2015

Dealing with Migraines During the Holidays

For migraine sufferers, the holiday stressors can also be migraine triggers. This season, take steps to prevent these holiday headaches.

By Jose Posas, MD

Prevention & Wellness

Dec 18, 2015

How to Cope With Loss Over the Holidays

If you are experiencing grief this holiday season due to the loss of a loved one, try these suggestions to help you cope.

Food & Fitness

Dec 14, 2015

Give the Gift of Good Health

The holidays are full of indulgences and a plentiful supply of unhealthy treats. It’s easy to buy a bottle of wine or a container of cookies as a gift, but I’m a big fan of putting together themed baskets.

Food & Fitness

Dec 3, 2015

Maintaining Your Workout Routine at Holiday Time

Instead of stressing, use these tips to help you navigate around the usual holiday fitness obstacles.

By Ashley Dew, PT, DPT

Prevention & Wellness

Nov 27, 2015

How to Deal with Anxiety at the Holidays

For those with social anxiety disorder, social pressures and obligations during the holidays can become overwhelming.

By Shannon Lovell, PhD, LCSW