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Posted 6:19 AM 3/14/2025 by Lauren Hawkins

BATON ROUGE - If you're new to the running game and looking to be involved in the community, the Shamrock Run is a perfect opportunity. On Sunday at noon, people from all over will participate in the 5K. Whatever your experience level (More)

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Posted 4:41 PM 3/13/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — Getting a good night's sleep can give you the energy to jump-start your day and your health.

"Sleeping is very important to try to prevent other chronic conditions in the future, such as diabetes, heart attacks and strokes," Mayo Clinic's Juan Cardenas Rosales said.

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Posted 5:19 PM 3/12/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE - It is World Glaucoma Day, a day that brings awareness to diseases that damage the optic nerve. It can result in vision loss and even blindness.

The CDC says only half of the three million Americans with glaucoma know they have it.

"Glaucoma in its early phases is (More)

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Posted 4:38 PM 3/11/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — When it comes to discussions of good or bad cholesterol, triglycerides are often overlooked.

Triglycerides, the main kind of fat in your body, store extra energy from the food you eat.

"It's an energy source. It's like a little battery used for energy. But too (More)

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Posted 4:51 PM 3/10/2025 by WBRZ Staff

Whether indoors to stay warm or enjoying a summer night under starry skies, many people enjoy sitting next to a fire. There are several psychological reasons for this.

"Sitting by a fire is a multi-sensory experience. We listen to the sound of the fire crackling, feel the warmth against (More)

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Posted 7:32 AM 3/7/2025 by Lauren Hawkins

BATON ROUGE - Louisiana may not have a ton of hills or mountainous trails to go biking on, but there's no shortage of outdoor paths to bike on if you're looking for your nature fix. Luckily, there's a club for you. 

BRAMBA, which is short for Baton Rouge Area Mountain Bike (More)

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Posted 7:31 PM 3/6/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — The official start of spring is two weeks away and right now is a good time to get prepared if you have allergies.

There are several ways to stop spring allergens from getting inside the home.

"Try to keep the windows closed as much as possible so that the (More)

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Posted 6:54 PM 3/5/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — If a cold or upper respiratory infection lingers long enough, it may become a sinus infection.

Symptoms include a runny nose and nasal congestion accompanied by pain and pressure around the eyes, nose, cheeks or forehead.

A sinus infection is inflammation of the (More)

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Posted 4:44 PM 2/27/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — Researchers estimate about 25 percent of all adults frequently have pain around the knees, which can limit mobility and impact quality of life.

It is a degenerative joint disease, causing the breakdown of tissues as a person ages. You may be able to slow the progression (More)

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Posted 5:45 PM 2/26/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — Doctors are combining gastric sleeve surgery with liver transplantation, and this dual procedure is especially helpful for patients with a specific type of liver disease mostly caused by obesity.

As obesity rates rise, so does the need to treat patients with MASLD, Mayo (More)

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Posted 4:47 PM 2/24/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — If your child always has something going on after school, it may be time to cut back their schedule.

When a child is too busy, they are at risk for something called “hurried child syndrome.”

"Hurried child syndrome is a topic described in the popular (More)

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Posted 4:45 PM 2/21/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — Friday is National Caregiver's Day in the United States. More than 37 million people provide unpaid elder care for a loved one.

It is a job that can take a toll on the caregiver emotionally, physically and even financially. But it can be a job that can be rewarding (More)

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Posted 4:44 PM 2/19/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — Artificial intelligence continues to grow in popularity, with people using it for work, school and now even their mental health.

Reports show some are turning to technology for therapy.

"Chatbot therapy may be of interest due to the availability 24/7. It is (More)

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Posted 4:53 PM 2/17/2025 by WBRZ Staff

BATON ROUGE — A recent study found children who play team sports are learning more than teamwork.

They seem to have better executive function, which includes things like memory, focus, ability to adapt and emotional control.

"I think that it's the practicing of those skills in (More)

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Posted 6:28 AM 2/14/2025 by Lauren Hawkins

BATON ROUGE - Martial arts is a valuable skill to learn for self defense. There are many 'arts' that comprise this physical activity that can help someone defend themselves when in they are danger. 

At David Vincent's Martial Arts studio, the approach is unique. Vincent believes that (More)