Health

Many people journal to pass the time, relax or keep a log of their accomplishments, but did you know that it can benefit your mental and even physical health?

When transitioning out of the hospital, patients have an increased risk of experiencing confusion and even re-hospitalization.

Halfway through the work day, a wave of sleepiness occurs. Do you reach for another coffee as a pick-me-up? Instead of the normal remedies to fight drowsiness, Daikin Industries Ltd. discovered a new way to re-engage workers.

Uh oh. A new study has some scary implications for our reliance on cellphones, tablets and computer screens. Those blue-tinged displays could lead to serious eye problems – maybe even blindness.

Adults are often drawn toward meditation to ease daily stress and experience moments of peace. Children growing up in today’s fast-paced culture also show increased levels of restlessness, stress and anxiety, and meditation can be just as beneficial to them.

My favorite part of column-writing at The Times-Picayune was the memorable people who entrusted me with their stories. None inspired me more than Amanda Hill.

Did you know May is National Stroke Awareness Month? Every 40 seconds someone in the U.S. has a stroke, and around 800,000 people will have a stroke this year. Research shows unhealthy behaviors such as physical inactivity, smoking and poor diet increase stroke risk.

Growing up in a society that cares immensely about the exterior rather than the interior can really take a toll on your self-esteem. Here are five ways you can boost your self-esteem and drop the negativity.

American Heart Association’s revolutionary movement, Healthy for Good, inspires people to create lasting changes in their health and in their lives. Make 2019 the year to be “healthy for good,” with the following tips:

When delivering health care, it’s important to create convenient solutions for patients as that’s the deciding factor for many seeking medical treatment. Health care providers should keep in mind several things they can do to serve patients by:

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a record number of deaths during the 2017-2018 flu season, with the death toll reaching more than 80,000 people in the United States alone. It is important to get a flu vaccine because:

Mental health issues such as depression and anxiety are often not addressed in the workplace until there’s a crisis. Interventions and practices that promote good mental health in the workplace can include:

Many entrepreneurs attribute their success and why they are able to achieve so much to diet and exercise. Personally, working out and eating healthy have allowed me to have more focus and energy, in addition to a routine I can carry over to my work.

Summertime means mosquitoes in Louisiana. Mosquitoes are not just annoying – they can carry many diseases, including West Nile virus, which has already been found this summer in New Orleans.

In conjunction with the Clinton Foundation’s Too Small to Fail initiative, Kohl’s Cares and Children’s Hospital, New Orleans will become the 14th community in the country to implement a local “Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing” campaign.

When your alarm goes off each morning, it can be hard to get out of bed and get moving. Start your day off the right way with the following tips:

One thing not trending this June? “Dad bods.” June is National Men’s Health Month, and because it’s never too early to be proactive about your health, here are some ways you can take charge:

After a year on the transplant list, Nick Coats passed away on March 19 of stage 4 cirrhosis of the liver. His identical twin brother, Devin, recently received a life-saving transplant and is in recovery.

I am a physician who is board-certified in both anesthesiology and pain management. That said, I spend most of my time finding business solutions to healthcare problems through investments in technologies.

January is the time many start fresh with a new year and a new you.

Have you heard of #LA_undetectable? It’s a new movement in HIV treatment and prevention, based on a successful model in San Francisco, with NOLA’s Dr. MarkAlain Dery at the forefront. Dr. Dery believes that we can become the first HIV-free generation, despite the many social determinants that people in Louisiana face.

This new year, a healthier and happier you is just a tap or swipe away. There are countless apps designed to help users stick to their New Year’s resolutions:

Regardless of what business you’re in, many offices share a common similarity: a sedentary work culture. Studies show sitting is a major contributor to employee health issues. Try these simple tips to minimize the negative effects of a sedentary lifestyle and create a ripple effect that could change office culture for good.

Leaders from Ochsner Health System joined Saints and Pelicans owners, Gayle and Tom Benson, to break ground on a $45 million expansion of the Gayle and Tom Benson Cancer Center at Ochsner Medical Center-Jefferson Highway. The Bensons recently gifted $20 million towards the expansion, which will double the size of the Cancer Center, increasing capacity to offer high-quality cancer services and advanced clinical research.

Ochsner – a national destination for transplant services – hosted its Annual Transplant Holiday Party, where transplant recipients, living donors, family and friends celebrated the gift of life. Santa Claus, an Ochsner kidney transplant recipient himself, was on site spreading holiday cheer.

Keep your holiday calories under control and avoid pound-packing by not eating the “meh.”

The Ochsner Clinical Simulation and Patient Safety Center opened in 2017, utilizing human patient simulators, which mimic physiological functions of a real patient. Simulations include circumstances of trauma, labor and delivery, pediatric and premature neonatal patients. Such technology allows learners to acquire and practice clinical skills in a safe environment.

The former MHM Urgent Care location on W. Main Street in Houma recently reopened as Ochsner Terrebonne Urgent Care. Ochsner and TGMC reopened the clinic to provide access to convenient, quality care close to home for non-emergent illness or injury.

Ochsner Medical Center – Jefferson Highway is taking patient care to the next level by deploying Xenex LightStrike® Germ-Zapping Robots®.

Ochsner Health System’s Flight Care Team is bringing aid to areas impacted by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. A dozen team members, which consist of specially trained Critical Care Registered Nurses and Paramedics, with helicopter and medical teams, brought support to Texas, Florida and the Virgin Islands during and after the storms.