Whether you’re a busy professional or parent who’s always on the go, trying to find time during the week to schedule a doctor’s appointment can be difficult. Also, you shouldn’t have to wait until Monday when you’re hurting or feeling unwell over the weekend. The good news is, if you live in the Baton Rouge … Continued

Approximately 2 million people sprain their ankle each year; in fact, it is one of the most common sports injuries. Why? Your ankle is only designed for a limited range of movement, and most injuries happen when there’s a sudden change in direction or burst of movement. They can also occur if you slip, trip … Continued

Mindfulness, meditation and heart health are intimately connected. Practicing meditation techniques like breathing, quiet contemplation or sustained focus on something (e.g., an image, phrase or sound), can not only help you let go of your stress and help you feel calmer, but it can also help you sleep better, feel more balanced, manage high blood … Continued

There are three bones in your arm: the ulna, radius and humerus. The most commonly broken arm bone is the humerus, which is the large bone between the shoulder and the elbow. Most distal humerus fractures (breaks near the elbow) are caused by a high-energy event, like a fall from standing, falling down the stairs, … Continued

Most of the time poison ivy can be safely treated at home, but there are some situations when you will need to seek urgent medical care. According to the American Skin Association, about 85% of people in the United States are allergic to poison ivy, and about 10-15% are extremely allergic, which means their reactions … Continued

Many people use the terms sprain and strain interchangeably to describe everything from a twisted ankle to pulled hamstring, but they’re really quite different. Sprains typically happen when a person falls, twists or moves in a way that forces the body out of its normal position. By contrast, strains can happen when you do the … Continued

Summer is only a few months away. Now is the perfect time to begin incorporating regular exercise into your daily routine. According to an article from The British Journal of General Practice and the National Institutes of Health, it takes approximately 10 weeks to form a new habit—and we have about 9 weeks before the … Continued

Heart problems are the leading cause of death in the United States. In fact, they claim more lives than all forms of cancer combined. Heart attacks, heart failure, coronary artery disease and strokes are some of the life-threatening issues and diseases that can occur because of an unhealthy heart. Chest pain accounts for more than … Continued

It’s the middle of the night. You’re pacing the floor trying to soothe your child and their painful earache. You want the pain to stop fast—and so does your child. Things like this always seem to happen after hours, when you can’t get to your pediatrician or local urgent care. Don’t worry! The skilled specialists … Continued