Healthy brain aging is a topic of growing interest as baby boomers hit retirement age. Based on risk factor statistics, we estimate that there are nearly 10,000 people in the Shreveport-Bossier area (within a 75-mile radius) living with Alzheimer’s disease.

Have an attitude of gratitude: Finding something to be thankful for every day can change your whole outlook on life. Whether you are grateful for your loved ones’ health, a reliable job (even if it may not be perfect), a fresh cup of coffee or a peaceful walk with your old dog, acknowledge it and be thankful for it.

Maybe he did choose to have a few beers with his friends from time to time when he was younger. Or perhaps she chose to take pain pills after she was injured in an accident. Or perhaps a friend said, “Try this. It will make you feel good or happy or confident or less sad.

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There are few things more unpleasant than dealing with inflammatory conditions. These might affect skin, muscles, joints and connective tissue throughout your body. Many conditions end in “-itis,” which just means inflammation … such as arthritis or bursitis, just to name a few.

A survey of American youth ages 6-17, commissioned by the Boy Scouts of America, the nation’s foremost youth program of character development and values-based leadership training, found bullying ranked as the top concern for young people in their own communities, across the country and on a global scale.

While it can oftentimes be hard to deal with the anxiety that comes with a rigorous test meant to show your mastery of certain subjects and concepts, such as reading and mathematics, consider these test prep tips to help boost your score while simultaneously lowering stress.