It’s been just over three years since CHRISTUS Shreveport-Bossier Health System gifted GoNoodle to local classrooms across seven Northwest Louisiana parishes.

It is certainly no secret that obesity is a serious and growing problem in the U.S. Recent CDC reports show almost 40 percent of adults over age 20 are obese, and 7.7 percent are severely obese. Currently, there are both surgical and nonsurgical options available to assist patients in tackling this issue.

You want to keep your family comfortable in the winter, and your heating system helps make that happen. But did you know that heating makes up about 45 percent of total energy use in the typical home? These eight simple winterization tips won’t cost you much, but they will make your home more comfortable and efficient all winter long.

One of the more promising additions to this region of late has been the entrance of the Ochsner Health System into north Louisiana.