At gyms, nutrition advice is now on the menu
Fitness studios are taking a holistic approach to health with greater emphasis on nutrition. Some are compiling recipes to keep members from derailing their fitness goals with poor eating habits....
View ArticleSeason Stepp: For the love of Outlander’
For those great fans of literature who will be watching the season premiere of "Outlander" this weekend on Starz, please accept this tiny tribute to Claire and Jamie.When thinking of recipes to...
View ArticleLinda Cobb: Gardens get fresh looks by planting living walls
One of the most underrated garden planting techniques is the living wall. What is it and what is it's function in the garden? The living wall is a great idea. So let's talk about it.There are many...
View ArticleDr. June: Advice on getting over the end of a yearslong relationship
Dear Dr. June: For almost three years I was involved in serious, committed relationship. We weren't just dating and hanging out. We knew each other's family and spent a lot of quality time together....
View ArticleThree things to do
A free concert, gardening tips and advice on how to start a business are what's on tap this week in Ascension.
View ArticleHow to be a better money role model for your child
As a mom who writes about money for a living, I figured my 6-year-old daughter would learn a lot about personal finances from overhearing me talk about it. The behavior I was modeling, though, was...
View Article6 surprising foods you should keep in the freezer
Don't think of your freezer as nothing more than cold storage space: You can use it as an essential kitchen tool. America's Test Kitchen chef and food science expert Dan Souza shared his best freezing...
View Article20 hidden sources of income lying around your house
Your home is likely full of items you’re no longer using, and some of them could be worth hundreds or even thousands of dollars. If you need extra money, check out these 20 sources of hidden income...
View ArticleThese are your job's unhealthy habits that could kill you [video]
The American Heart Association says people in certain jobs tend to have less healthy habits than others.
View ArticleKitchen Call: Homemade breads ward off the chill
April can be the cruelest month. Cruel if planning outdoor events. Even Major League Baseball Opening Day is subject to cancelations because of weather cold enough to freeze up pitching arms. Cruel...
View ArticleHai Karate makes first time appearance at Music in the Park
"Ascension Parish is known for jambalaya, of course, and good music. They are always very appreciative of what we do. Not a lot of bands do what we do, it's kind of a unique thing."
View ArticlePope Francis calls on the world's Catholics to support families in crisis
"Amoris Laetitia," or "The Joy of Love," is a new letter from Pope Francis on what people must do to support successful family life.
View ArticleThe bystander's dilemma: How society can help Bad Samaritans become good
The story of the Good Samaritan is one of Jesus' most beloved parables, but for many people it has been replaced by the adage "No good deed goes unpunished." Enter bystander-education programs with a...
View ArticleDonate Life Louisiana celebrates National Donate Life Month
For more than a decade, the month of April has been about saving and healing lives. Donate Life America and Donate Life State Teams across the country fill the month of April with powerful stories...
View Article50 years after Time asked, 'Is God Dead?' the answer is still, 'Nope'
It's been 50 years since Time magazine's provocative 'Is God Dead?' cover was published, but for most Americans, the answer is still no.
View ArticleAARP Real Possibilities National Award
Every year, as part of the National Volunteer Week, which falls on April 10 – 16 in 2016, AARP joins organizations and communities across the country in recognizing exemplary volunteers who serve their...
View ArticleIt Is What It Is: 5 reasons why it’s so important to speak up
Have you ever been in a situation where the people around you were behaving so badly that your stomach acid started bubbling up and you felt like it might just eat through your abdomen? The kind of...
View ArticleGet A Life: Why must we always go to the extremes?
Have you been to the movies lately? Can you please tell me what's going on with the size of the snacks? They ask me what size popcorn I want and when I say small, they respond by telling me that if I...
View ArticleNumber of obese people surpasses underweight
For the first time, the world has more obese people than underweight, a new report says. If trends continue, a fifth of the world's population will be obese by 2025, researchers said.
View ArticleHome Help: 5 steps to get your mower started for spring
TIP OF THE WEEKAfter months of winter, warmer weather is finally here. It's time to head to the lake, spend time on the deck or take your kids to the park. Yes, you're ready for the season — but is...
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