Teche Health News

It is normal for teens to have bad days, become frustrated or want more time to themselves. But how can parents and caregivers tell when typical teenage ups and downs may be something more?

Don’t wait until a hurricane enters the Gulf to look at your prescription bottles. Review your medications regularly and make sure you know when each one is due for a refill.

Children are naturally active when they're engaged and having fun. Instead of worrying about exercise goals or tracking activity minutes, encourage opportunities to run, jump, climb, explore, and play.

Living in Louisiana means learning how to handle the heat, but even lifelong residents can underestimate its effects. Whether you're working outdoors, cheering from the sidelines, tending your garden, or enjoying a weekend festival, taking steps toward preventing heat related illnesses should be part of your routine.

Many people think hormones only cause problems during PMS or menopause, but hormones affect women every day of their lives. These chemical messengers help control energy, mood, sleep, weight, metabolism, and reproductive health.

Spring is a beautiful season, with blooming flowers, warmer weather, and longer days. But for many people, it also brings sneezing, itchy eyes, and congestion. Make this time of year much more enjoyable with a few simple tips for relief.