It Is What It Is: We need to take every Zen moment we can find
You know how some seemingly negative things can actually be blessings in disguise? How certain things that we initially want to reject end up being the best things that happen to us? Well, a few days...
View ArticleTaylor Swift donating $50,000 for Ascension Public Schools flood recovery
Taylor Swift is donating $50,000 to Ascension Public Schools for flood relief efforts through her charitable fund. "We are overwhelmed by the generosity of those wanting to help our students. We are...
View ArticleGet A Life: Find the right balance
It's critical that we learn moderation — but it's one of the hardest things to get a handle on, isn't it? It's a precarious balancing act, and how can acrobats be taught to stay on the high wire? They...
View ArticleThe reason parents should set bedtimes and stick to them
An early bedtime for young children does more than preserve parents' sanity. It can lead to better health even when they are teens, a new study suggests.
View ArticleYour sweat could tell you when you are stressed - and more
The wearable market and the technology opportunities are vast. Beech and Eccrine want to turn wearables into mini-laboratories like the kind that slice and dice your blood samples and tell you a...
View ArticleInterior decorators reveal the easiest ways to improve your home
Whether you are just styling a room or your entire house, these celebrity home decorators will have your abode looking and feeling like some of Hollywood's most glamorous estates.
View ArticleDiabetes Quick Fix: Green Pepper and Onion Frittata
Plump, flavorful frittatas are great for breakfast, lunch or light supper. A frittata is cooked very slowly over low heat, making it firm and set. Here is an easy frittata that is both healthy and...
View ArticleThe Science Zone: Tesla revolutionized the world
Nikola Tesla was a man of genius and mystery. He came to America as a young man with dreams of transforming the world through his inventions. He worked obsessively on a variety of projects throughout...
View ArticleAscension pilot to fly political balloon throughout state
Ascension Parish Hot Air Balloon Festival Flight Operations Chief Robert Ambeau will be flying his personal Donald Trump hot air balloon around Louisiana to promote Trump's presidency. Ambeau and his...
View ArticleHow religion can help couples manage marital stress
Religion offers positive benefits to marriages, even stress-buffering effects during crises. But experts want more studies that tease out which specific religious or spiritual beliefs offer the most...
View ArticleResearch proves believing in God improves your mental health
You don't have to take my word for it; researchers have found a direct correlation between good mental health and believing in a higher power.
View ArticleColumbine victim Rachel Scott's faith is still changing lives: 'Bringing...
Rachel Joy Scott's story continues to captivate audiences nearly two decades after her tragic murder at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado.
View ArticleThe Mom Stop: Game-day fashions sow debate
Anyone who watches SEC college football knows that game-day fashion is a very big thing in the South. The first time I wore jeans to an Alabama football game I was in graduate school — and to this day,...
View ArticleShayne Looper: Someday the timing chain will break
I own a 2007 Chevy Malibu. It's nothing fancy, but it's got me where I've needed to go. And it's been remarkably reliable. Besides oil changes and a few minor repairs, I've not had to put much money...
View ArticleDr. Elaine Heffner: Violence and our children
The specter of terrorism and random gun violence has raised fears and ongoing discussion about the accessibility of guns. Constant media coverage makes it increasingly difficult for parents to monitor...
View ArticleHere's how you can set parental controls for Netflix, Amazon, Hulu and Sling
Here’s a look at the four major streaming apps and how they embrace parental controls and what they’re missing.
View ArticleKey steps can help patients recover from a stay in the ICU
Prepare for home. More than half of seniors who survive a stay in the ICU are sent home without support from home health aides. So, family members should get as much practical information as they can...
View ArticleThe Thrifty Traveler: How to prepare for a house sitter
For adventurous folks who have had their travel wings clipped due to expensive kennel and dog walking costs, realizing there is such a thing as free house and pet sitting services can feel like you...
View ArticleWhy you should wait for fruit to ripen before eating it
I'm sure we've all had to wait various lengths of time for our fruit haul to ripen. Never have I decided to peel back the green peel of an under-ripe banana and taken a bite of its bland, starchy...
View ArticleFoundation gives $131,000 directly to school employees
On Sept. 11, the Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation distributed $500 cash cards to 262 Ascension Public Schools employees whose homes were damaged by the flood. Using the district's employee impact survey,...
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