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How do you achieve a longer life expectancy? Take five actions to maintain your health, agility, independence and comfort.
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7 Best Ways to Eat Healthy When the Power Goes Out in 2024
If bad weather leaves you in the dark, here are some tasty and nutritious meal ideas to serve up—no oven, blender, perishables or microwave required! -
How Does Daylight Saving Time Affect Your Health In 2024?
How does losing or gaining an hour of sleep affect your internal clock? Answering the most common questions about daylight saving time. -
What Medical Supplies Should I Bring with Me in a 2024 Hurricane Evacuation?
Make sure to have at least a week's supply of your regular medicines when evacuating. -
8 Steps You Must Take for 2024 Hurricane Preparedness
Don't wait until a hurricane is in the Gulf to start making preparations. -
Is Tylenol Safe to Take While Breastfeeding?
Tylenol is often used for pain and fever relief. But is it safe for breastfeeding people to use? He is what you need to know.
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5 Bladder Tips for Festival Season 2024: Dealing with that "Gotta Go" Feeling
Getting the urge to go while out at the fest? Hot sun and salty food can lead to dehydration and bladder irritation. Here's how to stop it. -
Are Food Allergies Genetic? An Allergist Weighs In
Studies suggest there may be a genetic predisposition to the development of food allergies, but the science in this area is still evolving. -
Navigating Stroke Recovery: 6 Valuable Tips for Caregivers in 2024
When a loved one experiences a stroke, navigating the aftermath can feel like venturing into uncharted territory. As a caregiver, you play a crucial role in their recovery journey. -
What Are the Signs of Depression in Men? Here's How to Get Help
If left untreated, depression in men can lead to further withdrawal and isolation, or even worse, harm to themselves, as men suffer a higher rate of depression-related suicide. -
What Do I Need to Know About Liver Transplants?
Of the roughly 107,000 people who are currently in need of a lifesaving organ transplant, nearly 11,000 are waiting for a new liver. -
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. -
4 Ways to Spring Clean Your Diet
It's time to take stock and recommit to healthy eating! Here's how to replace bad eating habits with better ones. -
The Importance of Having a Written Will: 2024 Tips
While it is not a fun topic to bring up, a will is an important thing to have, allowing you to decide who inherits what from your estate. -
4 Tips to Successfully Manage Your Organ Transplant Medications
As a recipient of a transplant, you have a new set of responsibilities when it comes to managing the medications that are helping your body stay on track. -
Prevent White-Coat Hypertension: 6 Tips for Stress-Free Blood Pressure Readings
White-coat hypertension is when your blood pressure is higher at the doctor's office than at home. Manage it by using remote programs like Digital Medicine. -
10 Easy Ways to Minimize Spring Allergy Symptoms
Simple things like leaving your outdoor shoes at the doorstep and vacuuming twice a week can help minimize springtime allergy symptoms. -
Taking Control: A Simple Guide to Managing Blood Pressure in 2024
High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects millions of people. Protect yourself by knowing the signs and risk factors of high blood pressure. -
Top Foods to Avoid With Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Making changes to your diet and avoiding certain foods can help alleviate symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). -
Early Signs of Colon Cancer in Women: 5 Things to Know
While men and women face similar risks when it comes to colon cancer, women can have a harder time reading signs because they can mimic other common issues. -
Multiple Myeloma: Risk Factors, Symptoms and Treatments
Multiple myeloma is cancer of white blood cells that starts in the bone marrow. Learn who's most at risk and common early symptoms. -
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. -
4 Common Reasons for Why You're Itchy Down There
Are you constantly feeling itchy, well, down there? Here are four causes that could be the culprit. -
8 Top Foods and Drinks That Improve Liver Health in 2024
From coffee and tea to blueberries and beetroot juice, these foods and drinks have been shown to boost your liver health. -
5 Tips To Help You Get Better Sleep in 2024
Here are some effective strategies you can implement at home to enhance your sleep quality. -
3 Ways Digital Medicine Treats Ongoing Conditions from Home in 2024
Digital Medicine remotely treats Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure to improve individual and community health. -
Understanding Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS): Prevention and Awareness
Protect your child from sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) by practicing safe sleep. -
Colorectal Cancer Symptoms, Screenings and Treatment: 5 Things To Know in 2024
The key to decreasing new colorectal cases is to following routine screening guidelines.By Jennifer Paruch, MD and Arnab Ray, MD -
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. -
7 Do's and 6 Don'ts for 2024 Picnic Food Safety
Never taste food to see if it's still good, because you may not be able to taste or smell germs. Instead, throw food out after it expires. -
What SPF Should I Use? A Dermatologist Explains
What SPF is enough? Which SPF should you use? Learn which SPF dermatologists recommend. -
Bites from Fire Ants: How to Treat Them in 2024
Bites and stings from fire ants are a definite buzz kill. -
Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes: What's the Link to Brain Health?
Diabetes may affect brain function, but the prevention and treatment of Type 2 diabetes helps to decrease the risk of dementia. -
10 Ways to Care for Your Aging Parents
How to care for aging parents, including preparing a care plan, deciding the type of care needed, preparing foods, and monitoring medication. -
Why is My Eye Twitching? 5 Ways to Treat it at Home
The occasional eye twitch is not a sign of severe health problems. But twitching that lasts longer than a few weeks calls for a visit to the doctor. -
Protecting Your Family from Measles in 2024 and Top Symptoms to Know
Vaccination is key for preventing this potentially life-threatening disease. -
Why Timely Preeclampsia Detection Is Crucial for People Who are Pregnant
While preeclampsia does not affect a large number of pregnancies, if it is not treated properly, it can cause some serious complications for mom and baby. -
A Dietitian Picks the 7 Best Prenatal Vitamins for 2024
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. -
2024 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? -
7 Ways to Adjust Your Attitude for Better Health
Use these practical tips, suggested by the Ochsner Digital Medicine program, to maintain a positive outlook on life for both your mental and physical health. -
Tips for Enjoying Mardi Gras for People with Sensory Difficulties
Mardi Gras can be overwhelming, but these sensory strategies can help you or your child find relief while enjoying the festivities. -
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. -
Valentine's Day 2024: 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. -
Are Mardi Gras Beads and Other Parade Throws Safe for Your Kids?
Get the facts on parade throws and if they're safe for your children. Plus, which ones to look out for. -
8 Ways to Get a Better Night’s Sleep
Simple habit changes can change your restless nights into peaceful sleep. -
Sleep Hygiene Checklist: 7 Great Ways to Improve Your Nighttime Routine
Here's happens when you don't get a good night's sleep. -
Does Melatonin Help You Sleep? Tips From a Pharmacist
Melatonin is a natural hormone produced by the body to regulate our circadian rhythm. -
10 Top Ways to Get Better Sleep Tonight
Improve your sleep by creating a sleep sanctuary in your bedroom, limiting exposure to electronics and avoiding alcohol before going to bed. -
How to Keep Your Heart Healthy During Mardi Gras 2024
If you are on a low-sodium diet or prescription medication for high blood pressure, here's how to celebrate Mardi Gras safely. -
8 Top Remedies to Soothe a COVID-19 Sore Throat in 2024
Since sore throats stem from many illnesses, it is important to know if your sore throat is COVID-19 or something else. -
New Guidelines To Prevent SIDS
There are few things as tragic to the parents of a new baby as Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, or SIDS. Unfortunately, even with all that has been done in recent years to raise awareness, many people still don’t know all of the risk factors. -
7 Facts about the HPV Vaccine
The HPV vaccine is recommended for both girls and boys between ages 11 and 12. It provides protection against HPV infections that may occur later in life. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Cold Weather and Heart Attacks: 3 Things to Know
Cold weather can cause your arteries to constrict, which can mean your heart has to work harder due to a rise in blood pressure and pulse. -
4 Top Flood Water Safety Tips for 2024
Standing water can cause injuries and spread disease. Learn how to practice caution as flood waters recede. -
Generator Safety Tips for 2024
If high winds and heavy rain knock out your power during a storm, a generator can help restore power to your home. We share generator safety tips. -
4 Best Ways To Protect Your Eyes at Mardi Gras 2024
Precautions and protective eyewear can prevent 90% of reported eye injuries. -
Pro Tips for Peeing at 2024 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. -
3 Things to Know About 2023-24 Flu Shots and Kids
Getting the flu vaccine is the best way to protect your child from the flu. -
Is It Food Poisoning or 2024 Stomach Flu?
Symptoms for food poisoning and stomach flu can be similar. Here's how to tell them apart. -
The 2024 Stomach Flu (Norovirus): Symptoms and Treatment
Norovirus, which causes the stomach flu, is highly contagious, and cases are on the rise. Here’s how to stay healthy. -
The Best Over-the-Counter Medicines for COVID-19 in 2024
If you have a fever, we recommend taking an acetaminophen, such as Tylenol. Talk with your doctor or provider if you are unable to take acetaminophen about alternatives. -
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Online Shopping: 5 Symptoms to Watch Out For
Treatments for carpal tunnel syndrome may include rest, night splinting and stretching exercises. -
9 Best Ways To Start Your 2024 Off Right
Try going on a sugar strike and drinking more water in the new year, plus seven more healthy new year strategies from Whitney Hardy, MD. -
How to Make Your 2024 New Year's Resolutions Stick
One way to be accountable for your New Year's resolutions? Be accountable to family and friends. -
What Does A Halo Laser Do? 3 Things To Know About This Skin Rejuvenation Treatment
The Halo laser has been shown to improve your skin's texture, tone and overall appearance. It is suitable for a wide range of skin types and concerns. -
Holiday Heart Health: 5 Tips for a Safe Season
Don't mistake heart issues for indigestion. Prioritize your health this festive season by learning to recognize warning signs of a heart attack. -
9 Helpful Tips for Surviving the Holidays With Your In-Laws
Whether we like our in-laws or not, feeling confined with them can lead us to feel on-edge. Here are some helpful tips to get you through the holidays, -
Top Reasons Why Smoking Causes Wrinkles and Affects the Skin
Smoking can significantly affect your body's largest organ – your skin. Learn how the toxins present in tobacco can lead to premature wrinkles. -
3 Important Steps to Start Advance Care Planning
Advance Care Planning can help providers give you the best care possible based on an understanding of how you want to live. -
Courageous Conversations: How to Talk about What Matters Most in Palliative Care
Palliative medicine includes a team that works to improve a patient’s quality of life so they can live the best life possible. -
Best Ways to Quit Smoking: Try Our Free Program
It doesn’t matter if you’ve never tried to quit smoking or if you’ve tried many times, Ochsner’s smoking cessation program can help you quit for good. -
2023 Lung Cancer Screening Guidelines: Top Facts You Should Know
Screening for high-risk patients dramatically improves lung cancer survival rates. -
Why Is High Blood Pressure More Common In Black People?
Explore the factors contributing to the higher rates of high blood pressure in Black communities. Discover strategies to address this crucial concern. -
2023 RSV in Adults: The 2 Vaccines That Can Help
Age 60 or older? Are you an adult with lung disease, heart disease or diabetes? Talk to your doctor about RSV vaccines. -
What Caused My Cancer? Lifestyle, Genes or Just Bad Luck?
At least half of all cancers are lifestyle-related. Knowing your family history and following screening guidelines can help detect your cancer early. -
What is Rainbow Fentanyl, and Should Parents Feel Worried?
This brightly colored synthetic opioid looks like candy and is 50 times stronger than heroin. Here's what parents should know. -
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 2023. -
Can Vaping Cause Hair Loss and Reduce Future Hair Growth?
Vaping products often contain nicotine, which can tighten blood vessels and reduce blood flow, essential for hair growth. -
Allergen-Friendly Halloween Treats that Kids and Parents Will Love
You can hand out all kinds of fun surprises that aren't candy for Halloween! -
Saltwater Intrusion and Your Health: What Doctors Say You Should Know
To work properly, your body needs to take in a relatively small amount of salt. Doing so helps keep the chemicals in our bodies balanced. -
What Are the Top 9 Symptoms of Breast Cancer?
The most important thing you can do is have breast awareness. Pay attention to changes in your breasts. -
The Best Collagen Supplements To Improve Joint, Skin and Gut Health
Collagen supplements have been shown to improve joint, skin and gut health. A registered dietitian shares her top picks. -
6 Foods That Can Give You a Vitamin D Boost
Vitamin D plays an important role in our body’s health. Try these six grocery store finds to boost your vitamin D intake. -
8 Benefits to Beginning Meditation in 2023
One of the most important things you can do for yourself is to meditate. It helps you learn to become more aware of your emotions and physical body. -
The 8 Best Ways to Reduce and Prevent Falls
Contrary to popular belief, even though falls occur more frequently in older adults, falls are not a normal part of aging. Every year, millions of people fall. -
You Might Need More Vitamin D: 4 Groups at Risk
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 Can I Reduce My Risk of Gynecological Cancer in 2023?
Did you know that almost half of gynecologic cancers could be prevented? Learn how to reduce your risk. -
The 5 Best Ways To Prevent Colds and the Flu in 2023
Toss those tissues when you're done using them -- don't stuff them in your pocket! And get your flu shot! -
What is Venous Insufficiency?
When the veins and valves in our lower body are not working properly, it is called venous insufficiency. -
Best Ways to Tell the Difference Between the Flu and a Cold
It's often hard to determine if you have the flu or just the common cold. -
Should I Go to Primary Care, Urgent Care or the Emergency Room?
Use this detailed list to match your symptoms to the appropriate place for care. -
What Are the Flu Shot Side Effects for the 2023-2024 Flu Season?
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. -
Top 10 Flu Myths for the 2023-2024 Flu Season 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.