“This strategy gives parents a great opportunity to discuss the benefits of different meal options and why certain foods may be healthier and make them feel bet- ter than others,” Cleveland Clinic pediatric dietitian Jennifer Hyland says.

Any visitor to Shreveport in the summer of 1873 would have seen a vibrant and prosperous river port town with a dense population of commercial and residential activity concentrated near what is today known to locals simply as “the riverfront.

Disease-carrying mosquitoes are actually a huge problem globally, killing hundreds of thousands of people each year. That’s more than any other animal or insect. They feed on blood from unwitting host animals, then transfer sometimes deadly pathogens as they move from bite victim to bite victim.

There are a number of factors to consider when deciding if your particular home is suitable for solar. Generally, homeowners need to have a recently installed new roof that faces south, and isn’t subject to long periods of shade. Individual companies may have their own additional requirements, depending on the specific equipment they use.

After a few seasons, the sitting area in anyone’s backyard, patio or balcony space can begin to look grimy and old — particularly if you live in a more humid environment. But there’s no need to buy a whole new set of furniture.

Shreveport Mayor Tom Arceneaux has nothing but praise for his administration and his constituents in the wake of a storm that left most residents without power for several days and caused widespread damage across the city and Caddo and Bossier parishes.

Creating and maintaining usable and enjoyable living spaces outside often means accumulating all kinds of gardening supplies, pool accessories and outdoor dining tools, among other things. Keep it all tidy and tucked away with these fun and functional storage options.

It’s that time of the year when many people’s air conditioners ramp back up to constant use. That often leads to far more expensive utility costs. Luckily, there are a number of recommendations from the U.S. Department of Energy that can help ease the pain.