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Get 2 Moving: Maintaining fitness goals as the new year continues
Posted 6:11 AM 1/9/2026 by Angelica Butine
BATON ROUGE — As the calendar turns to a new year, gyms often fill with people motivated to make fitness a priority. But experts say lasting change doesn't come from extreme resolutions; it comes from resetting your mindset.
"I think it's first to understand that you have to not (More)
12/30/2025
Flu activity rising across country as holiday travel, gatherings continue into new year, CDC data shows
Posted 5:39 AM 12/30/2025 by WBRZ Staff
BATON ROUGE — Flu activity is rising across the country as holiday travel and gatherings continue into the new year, data from the CDC reveals.
The CDC estimates that at least 4.6 million infections, 50,000 hospitalizations and 1,900 deaths have occurred this flu season. These (More)
12/26/2025
Get 2 Moving: Kickboxing at CORE UFC Gym Sherwood
Posted 9:20 AM 12/26/2025 by Angelica Butine
BATON ROUGE - If you're looking for something to kick off your weekend, this workout might be for you.
Kickboxing blends cardio and strength into one high-energy workout and it’s rooted in the same techniques used by professional fighters.
“So kickboxing (More)
12/22/2025
American Diabetes Association releases new Standards of Care
Posted 4:45 AM 12/22/2025 by April Davis
BATON ROUGE- The American Diabetes Association has released its 2026 Standards of Care - a comprehensive 300-page roadmap designed to redefine how doctors, nurses, dietitians and pharmacists (More)
12/15/2025
Monday's Health Report: How often should you wash your sheets?
Posted 5:01 PM 12/15/2025 by WBRZ Staff
BATON ROUGE — The next time you do laundry, experts say there is an often-overlooked item you need to remember.
Many people don't wash their sheets often enough.
"If you think about what you're doing at night, you're lying down, you're rolling over there. You (More)
12/12/2025
2 Your Town Denham Springs - Get 2 Moving: Spectrum Fitness and Medical Wellness Denham
Posted 5:08 AM 12/12/2025 by Angelica Butine
DENHAM SPRINGS - This week on Get 2 Moving, Angelica Butine tries her hand at barre, taking a class at Spectrum Fitness and Medical Wellness in Denham Springs.
Starting workouts at the gym can be intimidating, but group classes can help alleviate some of the pressure. A (More)
12/10/2025
Wednesday Health Report: Why our bodies crave carbs
Posted 6:47 PM 12/10/2025 by WBRZ Staff
Human bodies crave carbs because they serve as an important source of energy.
"Think of carbohydrates like the engine in a car," registered dietitian Teresa Eury said. "If you don't have the engine, you're really not going to run too well. Your body tries to slow down if you don't get (More)
