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Inspired by weight loss, chiropractor determined to help others
Melissa Myers feels far more joyful when she looks in the mirror these days, and now she’s working to help as many others as possible share that feeling. […]
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Doctor says early stages of COVID pandemic like nothing else he’s seen
While he is a second generation healthcare professional who has followed in the footsteps of his father, a longtime physician, and mother, who has worked in healthcare all of her life, it was some time before Dr. Jorge Morales knew this was his calling. […]
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Frontline doctor warns ‘This is a real and serious infection’
Born and raised in India, Dr. Pallavi Sunkara found a great desire to help others sparked while doing volunteer work in high school, as the encouragement of a trusted teacher guided her on a path that ultimately led her to medicine. […]
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Free mental health services just a phone call away
With pandemic-related anxiety, stress and uncertainty at an all-time high, many people may be finding themselves seeking out mental health services. The good news for St. Charles Parish residents is that free help is only a call away. […]
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Running into his second lease on life
He was never interested in running, much less running marathons. But since drastic changes in his eating habits and exercise routine, Destrehan resident Wayne Allain has lost 60 pounds and gained a newfound love for running. […]
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Over 100 pounds lost but even more gained
DESTREHAN – When Christina Landry started her fitness journey over two years ago, she could barely walk a block. Just a few weeks ago, she ran across the finish line of her first half marathon. […]
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Signs, symptoms and guidelines for your breast health
As Breast Cancer Awareness Month comes to an end and the pink-everything slowly fades away, it’s important to remember that year-round breast cancer prevention and detection should still stay top-of-mind. […]
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Why Kristy Lapeyrouse would be happy with being the biggest loser
Peaking at 298 pounds, Kristy Lapeyrouse is pleased with having lost a little over 60 pounds and gladly still losing weight. […]
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Healthy eating with a chef’s touch
From the stately, welcoming atmosphere of Ormond Plantation, Chef Richard Kiral is preparing “Ponchatoula Salmon.” […]