What Are FIT Tests?
No one wakes up excited to talk about colorectal cancer screening, but avoiding it won’t make it go away. And if your mind immediately jumps to a colonoscopy, you’re not alone. For some patients, though, there may be a simpler place to start: a FIT test.
More Than Moodiness: Recognizing Anxiety and Depression in Teens
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?
Hurricane Season Health Prep
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.
Keeping Kids Active In the Summer
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.
Preventing Heat Related Illnesses
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.
Understanding Women’s Hormone Disorders
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.
