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  • The Flu: Nothing to Sneeze At

    Every year, an average of 36,000 deaths and 200,000 hospitalizations are caused in the U.S. by seasonal influenza (flu). This year, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) expects an increase because of the extra threat of the H1N1 flu virus, which was first detected in the U.S. in ... Continue reading

  • Tips to Manage Exam Anxiety

    What if I forget everything I know? Did I sleep enough? What if my pencil breaks? Did I study enough? Am I going to pass? It’s the end of the school year, and students (and their parents) are beginning to feel the stress associated with taking tests. Exam anxiety can happen before or during a ... Continue reading

  • Doctor Detective

    There are more than 100 known rheumatic conditions—ranging from various forms of arthritis, including osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, to autoimmune disorders, such as lupus and complex cases of fibromyalgia. Because many of these conditions can be life-threatening and not easily ... Continue reading

  • Have Heart Healthy Winter Holidays

    Winter holidays bring about lots of wonderful things – time with family and friends, festivities and, of course, relief from summer heat! But studies have shown that winter and the holidays also bring an increase in heart disease-related deaths. Here are a few of the reasons that researchers ... Continue reading

  • Do You Have Arthritis?

    Often though of as a condition affecting the older population, younger adults and even children suffer from arthritis. Painful tingling. Swelling. Aches. All are symptoms associated with arthritis. Of the more than 120 types of arthritis, the most common are: Osteoarthritis Osteoarthritis is the ... Continue reading

  • My Name is Brett. I Have OCD.

    Desperate for relief from obsessive compulsive behavior and unwanted tics, Brett Riedlinger, a native of Laguna Niguel, California, traveled to North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond to have Deep Brain Stimulation surgery in October 2011. “MY OCD affects me 24/7. It causes me to repeatedly turn ... Continue reading

  • New Campaigns Urge Reduced Risk of Falling

    Each year, millions of people–from elderly nursing home residents to hospitalized children to women who have just given birth–are injured by falls in health care facilities and homes. In Louisiana, falls are the leading cause of injury hospitalization. About 150 Louisianans die as a ... Continue reading

  • The Eyes Have It: Take Steps to Protect Your Vision

    Sports and summer activities demand protection of joints and skin, but what about the less obvious damage that can happen to the eyes? Since leisure activities take place outdoors during the summertime, it is especially important to protect vision from injury and the sun’s harmful ultraviolet ... Continue reading

  • The Healthy Habits of Dr. Felix Torres

    Dr. Felix Torres of North Oaks Primary Care Clinic in Livingston has found a way to stay in shape—even after suffering a knee injury that developed into painful arthritis. He simply does what he can. Since his injury, Dr. Torres has found riding a bike difficult and running uncomfortable; ... Continue reading

  • Botox©: More than Just a Temporary Wrinkle Fix at North Oaks Neurology Clinic

    In addition to smoothing out wrinkles, the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Botulinum Toxin injections, more commonly referred to as “Botox, ” as a treatment for some neurological conditions, including strokes, cerebral palsy, cervical dystonia and, most recently, chronic ... Continue reading

  • Stand Up for Your Life

    Several recent studies have concluded that excessive amounts of sitting can contribute to lethargy and send harmful signals to your body that cause the amount of glucose and fat burning in the body to shut down. According to the American Cancer Society study, women who reported more than 6 hours per ... Continue reading

  • 3rd-Hand Smoke

    If you need another reason to quit smoking, consider how poisons clinging to fabric or hair may be risking your children’s health. A recent study by researchers at MassGeneral Hospital for Children describes the dangers of tobacco smoke that linger even after a cigarette is extinguished. ... Continue reading

  • My Aching Head!

    Nearly everyone suffers from a headache at some point in life. But, there are different types of headaches, and knowing which sort you are suffering from could make coping with your pain easier. TENSION-TYPE About 78 percent of adults experience a tension-type headache, which is the most common form ... Continue reading

  • Know the Signs of Stroke & Act FAST

    Stroke, or brain attack, is the third leading cause of death among Americans. You may be able to protect yourself by knowing the warning signs and seeking treatment quickly at the nearest emergency room. A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is suddenly stopped. Often, it happens within ... Continue reading

  • North Oaks Honors 19th Class of Dietetic Interns with Graduation Ceremony

    Six graduates of the 2012 North Oaks Dietetic Internship Program celebrated their accomplishments at a ceremony and reception held on Thursday, June 7, 2012. Pictured from left are Hannah Palmer of Jacksonville, Fla., Elizabeth Wilson of Toledo, Ohio, Leah B. Dubret of LaPlace, North Oaks ... Continue reading
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