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. […]
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. […]
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. […]
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. […]
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. […]
Peaking at 298 pounds, Kristy Lapeyrouse is pleased with having lost a little over 60 pounds and gladly still losing weight. […]
From the stately, welcoming atmosphere of Ormond Plantation, Chef Richard Kiral is preparing “Ponchatoula Salmon.” […]
Preparation is key when it comes to hurricane season. Here are three health-focused calls you need to make before the most active part of hurricane season starts […]
When Karrie Parr hit the 100-pound mark, she started focusing less on weight and more on strength. […]
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