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Want To Avoid Osteoporosis? Drink Wine!
August 6, 2012 South Louisianans love to celebrate. We have a festival for everything from frogs to rice. "Adult beverages'' are very popular here. Here's one more reason to indulge.
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People Are Buying Fewer Cigarettes — But More Pipes and Cigars
While statistics seem to show the number of cigarette smokers has been shrinking in recent years, don’t celebrate just yet — because while people may be smoking fewer cigarettes, a growing number have become pipe and cigar aficionados.
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Backpacks and Back Health – Wellness Wednesday
August 2, 2012 A backpack that's too heavy can affect back health later in life. Listen as Dr. Kevin talks about spinal health and students' backpacks and CJ rants about homework.
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New Study Finds Men and Women Literally Don’t See Eye to Eye
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5 US Hotspots Where Hurricanes May Cause Severe Damage
Everyone knows that the last two hurricane seasons have been pretty bad. But just how bad were they?
Experts say that actually we had just gotten used to an unnaturally low level of hurricane activity, with relatively few major hurricanes hitting the East Coast over the last 30 years.
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Losing Weight Can Be a Breeze When You Diet with a Friend
If you’re having trouble losing weight, maybe you just need a buddy.
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Study Reveals Women’s Chocolate Cravings Aren’t Hormonal
Ladies, if you’ve come to expect chocolate cravings around your time of the month, they may be all in your head — new research indicates there could be no biological basis for them.
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LSU Health Science System Announced 329 Million In New Cuts
July 31, 2012
The LSU Health Science System has announced $329 million in new cuts to offset federal cuts to the state’s Medicaid budget.
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Feeling Anxious? Smiling May Eliminate Your Stress
When you’re really stressed out, smiling may be the last thing you want to do. But you may want to give it a try anyway.
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Could Your Stressful Job Be Aging You?
If you feel older than your years, maybe your job is to blame. New research proves stress at work could actually make your cells age at an accelerated rate.
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30 The New 21?
July 30, 2012