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How To Navigate Your Health Journey Ochsner Health

Aug 5, 2022. In this Q&A video, Mark Berger, local health and fitness entrepreneur, philanthropist and Ochsner Influencer, interviews Ochsner Eat Fit Dietitians, Molly Kimball and Maria Sylvester Terry, on what Eat Fit does, diet culture and general info on how to navigate your nutrition. We know navigating your health journey can be hard

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6 Surprising Everyday Habits That Hurt Your Heart

WEBDrinking excessively can lead to high blood pressure and obesity — two significant risk factors for heart disease. While the occasional cocktail or glass of wine is …

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White-Coat Hypertension: Tips for Stress-Free Blood …

WEBPractice relaxation. Try deep breathing or meditation while waiting for, and during, the blood pressure measurement. Find a distraction. Bring reading materials or …

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How Does Caffeine Affect Your Heart

WEBDue to caffeine’s stimulatory effects on the nervous system, high caffeine consumption can lead to high blood pressure. High blood pressure caused by caffeine is …

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Women’s Health Myths: 11 Facts to Know Ochsner Health

WEBHere are the facts about 11 popular women's health myths. Myth: You can’t have penetrative sex on your period. Reality: It’s fine to be sexually active during your …

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10 Ways to Keep Your Back Healthy Ochsner Health

WEBWear good shoes and consider using a standing desk mat if you stand a lot during work, and make sure to take periodic breaks from standing. Lift Correctly. Lift …

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The 2024 Stomach Flu (Norovirus): Symptoms and …

WEBThe symptoms of the stomach flu range from minor aches to debilitating stomach pain and most often present as the following: Nausea. Stomach pain or …

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What Is Cord Blood Banking and What Are the Benefits

WEBHowever, a hematopoietic stem cell can develop into other cell types in the body. These cells can also be found in the blood and bone marrow of adults and …

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What Is Heat Stroke and 7 Ways to Protect Yourself and …

WEBDrink plenty of fluids like water and low-sugar sports drinks that contain electrolytes. Consume alcohol in moderation. Avoid it as much as possible if you know …

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National Healthcare Decisions Day 2024: What You Should Know

WEBOur delay in having these conversations is because it often seems too early, then, suddenly, we find it is too late. The purpose of National Healthcare Decisions Day …

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7 Ways to Boost Your Immune System During COVID-19

WEBWhether it’s the common cold, the flu or COVID-19, these seven key strategies will help you boost your immune system and protect your wellness year …

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Nutritional Deficiencies: Causes, Treatments

WEBSome symptoms of a vitamin B-12 deficiency include: a burning sensation in the feet or tongue, mild cognitive impairment, fatigue, dizziness, weight loss and a sore, …

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Is Ginger Healthy for You

WEBSo, why is ginger healthy for you? Ginger: Has anti-inflammatory effects due to gingerol, the primary bioactive compound in ginger. Preventing inflammation can help …

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Heart Murmurs in Adults: 9 Symptoms to Be Aware Of

WEBIn adults, abnormal heart murmurs are mostly caused by acquired valve issues. Sometimes the valve flaps (also called leaflets) fail to close properly either due to …

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What Are the Flu Shot Side Effects for the 2023-2024 Flu Season

WEBBut like any medical product, vaccines may cause some mild side effects that typically go away within a day or two. Common side effects from the flu vaccine …

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8 Top Foods and Drinks That Improve Liver Health in 2024

WEBBlueberries and cranberries. Blueberries and cranberries are rich in anthocyanins, antioxidants that reduce inflammation and protect the liver from oxidative …

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What Does A Halo Laser Do

WEBThe Halo laser works by delivering a controlled beam of laser energy to the skin, targeting both the superficial and deeper layers. The device utilizes a unique …

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Are Food Allergies Genetic

WEBAbout Ochsner. Ochsner Health is a system that delivers health to the people of Louisiana, Mississippi and the Gulf South with a mission to Serve, Heal, Lead, …

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7 Health Conditions That Worsen in Cold Weather and How to …

WEBAsthma is another common respiratory condition that can be worse in cold weather. An increased amount of cold air could be a trigger for asthma attacks , which …

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