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What Men Should Know About Concierge Medicine at Our Lady of the Lake

Keeping up with a busy schedule is difficult for many of us. For men in high-powered positions or with major business responsibilities, it’s next to impossible.  That’s why men’s health needs often fall to the bottom of the to-do list. What’s alarming is that men are twice as likely as women to suffer from chronic…

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ParentingU Podcast: Through All Maternity – Preparing for Delivery

Getting ready for the birth of a new baby can feel overwhelming, but there are things parents-to-be can do to prepare. Evie Robison, RN, pregnancy navigator at Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s & Children’s Hospital in Lafayette, shares her tips to help expecting parents plan for the big day in this ParentingU podcast episode. As…

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For a Healthy Weight, Skip the TikTok Diets

TikTok has quickly become one of the most popular social media apps, especially among young people. The app can be a great place to watch funny videos or find your next dance moves. Food and wellness influencers have also made a huge impact. Viral recipes like “TikTok pasta” created a temporary shortage of feta cheese…

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Do You Have Seasonal Depression?

Some people look forward to the change of seasons, when the weather becomes crisp and cool, making for shorter days and cozy nights. Others may notice a change in their mood when the weather turns and there’s less daylight. In fact, for some people, these changes can trigger a type of mental health condition called…

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Carmen Alexis Miller, MS, RDN, LDN

ParentingU Podcast: Gestational Diabetes

Pregnancy bring about changes to insulin sensitivity and therefore blood sugar, and for some moms that can lead to gestational diabetes. Carmen Alexis Miller, MS, RDN, LDN, outpatient dietitian at Our Lady of Lourdes Women’s & Children’s Hospital in Lafayette, shares her healthy eating during pregnancy tips, including specific details about managing gestational diabetes, in…

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