In the midst of the gluten-free frenzy that lined the aisles of grocery stores, was the topic of celiac disease – a condition that causes damage to the small intestines when ingesting gluten. There is some research that argues a strict gluten-free diet is only necessary for those who suffer from celiac disease.

The Junior League of Shreveport- Bossier is once again hosting their anticipated Kitchen Tour event on Oct. 31 at Kitchen & Bath Cottage on 6505 Line Ave. in Shreveport. This will be the second year JLSB has organized the interactive and all-day fundraiser, after the response from last year’s event.

The two-day motorcycle rally will be held Oct. 16-17 in the Red River District in downtown Shreveport and as always, will benefit children’s health and wellness programs in the community including Cara Center, NICU and school-based health centers.

As defined by the American Heart Association, a stroke is a disease that affects the arteries and is the No. 5 leading cause of death and a leading cause of disability in the United States. It occurs when the brain doesn’t receive the oxygen and nutrients carried by a particular blood vessel due to a blockage by clot or rupture.

planning for a family and working to conceive come with a multitude of factors, one element has been proven to potentially increase the odds of a successful outcome. A proper and nutritional diet that aims to enhance fertility can be both beneficial to the conception of a child as well as maintaining a healthy, balanced life.

not uncommon in our technological culture to see a room of people with their head down and scrolling through their latest feed of news or social media. Information access and entertainment are at the touch of a finger, and the devices in which they are available are in the hands of almost everyone.

According to the National Center for Victims of Crime and the Bureau of Justice Statistics, 6.6 million people are victims of stalking every year. Of that number, the majority of victims are women – one in six women will experience stalking victimization in their lifetime.

While there are many reasons to quit smoking or using tobacco, the risks of continuing the addictive habit only become greater as the years go on later in life. According to the American Lung Association, older smokers tend to smoke heavier and be more likely to have smokingrelated illnesses.