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What you’re sipping may be sabotaging your efforts to maintain a healthy weight. The extra calories and additives in zero- to high-calorie sodas, flavored waters and sports and energy drinks could be doing you more harm than good. Understanding what’s in your drink will help you make better choices. Sports Drinks Sports drinks are designed to replace the water and electrolytes that are ...
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When weight presses on a joint, it stresses the joint and leads to wear and tear. The weight-bearing joints—knees, hips and ankles—are most at risk. For every pound of excess weight carried, 4 pounds of extra pressure is applied to the knees. This means that if you are 10 pounds overweight, your knees are absorbing 40 pounds of extra pressure. This can damage the joints over time. ...
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by Nik Abraham, MD, North Oaks Cardiology Clinic and North Oaks Multispecialty Group Pot belly. Beer belly. Muffin top. Spare tire. Whatever you call that extra fat around your waistline, it’s certain to be a threat to your heart’s health. Being overweight can affect your health in many ways, but the effect on your heart is among the most serious. According to the American Heart ...
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To schedule a class on MRSA prevention for your group, please call North Oaks at (985) 230-5726. What is Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)? Staphylococcus aureus, often referred to as "staph," is a bacteria commonly found on the skin of healthy people. Occasionally, staph can get into the body and cause an infection. This infection can be minor (such as pimples, boils, ...
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Information on breast cancer prevention is everywhere in October – but ladies, are you following the advice? If you’re 40 years or older, make a promise to talk with your doctor about an annual mammogram. A mammogram can find a breast cancer lump earlier, when it’s much smaller and more easily treatable. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the average ...
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North Oaks Sports Medicine is shining the spotlight on Gharmaine Ashton, Tommy Brocato, Jenna Reno and Baylie Stears as “Student-Athletes of the Month” for August. Ponchatoula High School Senior Jenna Reno, 17, has a 4.0 GPA. She ranks as the top runner on the Green Wave's Cross Country team, having placed in the top 5 overall in the first four meets of the year. She also plays ...
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North Oaks Health System and the Boy Scouts of America are offering students, ages 14-20, with an interest in health care as a career, the opportunity to join Medical Explorers Post 940. Post 940 enables high school and college students to “explore” at a career fair where many types of medical professionals talk about what their work is really like. In addition, Medical Explorers have ...
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Dr. D'Antoni “Tony” Dennis shares tips on sleep apnea and snoring with host Johnny Chauvin.
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Picturing himself in his patient’s shoes gives Cardiologist Niksad “Nik” Abraham, MD, perspective on how to treat them. “I make it my priority to help patients fully understand their disease while guiding them through the course of their treatment,” he explains. Dr. Abraham recently joined North Oaks Cardiology Clinic in Hammond and North Oaks Multispecialty Group in ...
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New Orleans Magazine recognized 10 North Oaks Medical Staff physicians as “Best Doctors” in their August issue: Gynecologist William F. Beacham, MD Gynecologist William G. Black, MD Family Practitioner Michael A. Dunn, MD Family Practitioner R. Paul Guilbault, MD Anesthesiologist Richard J. Grisoli, MD Family Practitioner Ted J. Hudspeth, MD Pulmonologist Arvind R.Yertha, MD Family ...
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On Thursday, September 19, Mammography Supervisor Suzanne was a guest on “Point of View” on KSLU Radio 90.9 FM with Rosa Dunn. In preparation for observance of National Breast Cancer Awareness in October, Suzanne reminded listeners of the importance of having regular mammograms.
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Snoring can be more than just annoying. It may be symptom of a serious health condition called Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). People with OSA stop breathing again and again during sleep. These pauses in breathing can last 10 to 90 seconds and may happen hundreds of times a night. OSA is the most common form of sleep apnea and is caused by blockages or narrowing in the nose, mouth or throat. You ...
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A new North Oaks Sports Medicine program is shining the spotlight on deserving high school student-athletes in Tangipahoa and Livingston Parishes. North Oaks Sports Medicine staff and North Oaks Orthopaedic Specialty Center doctors will choose a male and a female student-athlete from each parish as “Student-Athletes of the Month.” Nominations will be accepted from coaches, athletic ...
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You promise to be there for your loved ones. North Oaks helps you keep that promise. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, North Oaks reminds women ages 40 and above to talk to their doctor about having an annual mammogram. During October, North Oaks is offering digital screening mammograms* at a special $80 rate. A bone density scan * that screens for osteoporosis also is available for the ...
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Dr. Tony Dennis of North Oaks ENT & Allergy Clinic shares information about hearing problems and vertigo with host Johnny Chauvin on Tangi 96.5 on Tuesday, September 3. Click the button below to hear the show and learn more about what to do if your hearing is failing you.
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Sharing a common bond in love and loss is part of the responsibility of North Oaks Hospice, patients’ family members and friends were told during a Memorial Service Saturday to honor those who have passed away this year. The Memorial Service is a component of the North Oaks Bereavement Program, which provides support to family members and caregivers for one year following the patient’s ...
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On Thursday, August 22, Michelle Civello, Nurse Practitioner with North Oaks Primary Care in Livingston was a guest on “Point of View” on KSLU Radio 90.9 FM. Michelle talked with host Rosa Dunn about the importance of immunizations, hand hygiene and healthy lunches to help students make the grade this school year. Click Here to Listen Now
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For 10 years, Maria lived with the fear that the nodule on her thyroid gland could possibly be cancerous. Although her physicians were monitoring the nodule, Maria was concerned that, like her parents, she too may 1 day receive a cancer diagnosis. Upon relocating to the Northshore, Maria had to find a new physician to monitor her thyroid condition. She spoke to friends, who highly recommended Dr. ...
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For 10 years, Maria lived with the fear that the nodule on her thyroid gland could possibly be cancerous. Although her physicians were monitoring the nodule, Maria was concerned that, like her parents, she too may 1 day receive a cancer diagnosis.
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Strokes. Traumatic brain injuries. Motor vehicle accidents. Spinal cord or bone injuries. Amputations. It's impossible to plan ahead for unexpected emergencies like these. Recovery from the unexpected may include a stay in a physical rehabilitation hospital. Your choice of a facility can mean the difference between achieving the highest level of recovery—or not. Asking the right ...
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The Department of Laboratories at North Oaks Medical Center recently earned accreditation renewals following on-site surveys from AABB (American Association of Blood Banks) and the College of American Pathologists (CAP). The Laboratory’s Blood Bank has been AABB-accredited since 1974 and is currently among 1,800 similar facilities worldwide. AABB is a Maryland-based peer review assessment ...
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This is a basic, full body, dynamic warm-up that can be applied to all sports and skill levels.
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This video demonstrates several stretches that emphasize flexibility of the hamstrings, glutes and IT Band for various levels of mobility and skill.
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This video demonstrates drills to dynamically help improve hip mobility and flexibility using the hurdle as the only sports tool.
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