LSU is taking a proactive approach to athlete well-being by bringing in mental health professionals. Dr. Lakeitha Poole, the Assistant Athletic Director of Psychology and Counseling, works with athletes to improve their mental game. She emphasizes that athletes today face unique pressures compared
We all know sugar isn't great for us, but did you know it's hiding in places you'd least expect? It's not just in candy and soda, it's sneaking into sauces, dips, spreads, even salad dressings and protein bars! How can we possibly avoid it? The answer, according to Dr. Donald Hensrud, director of t
The disappearance of Jenny Hastings, wife of former Scotland rugby star Scott Hastings, has left her family absolutely heartbroken. On Tuesday afternoon, she went for a swim in the Firth of Forth near Wardie Bay in Edinburgh and never returned to shore. Jenny has struggled with mental health issues
The demand for mental health services is skyrocketing, and with it, the need for professionals to provide those services. A recent analysis of data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics found that employment in the mental health field is expected to grow three times faster than the average for all
Wisconsin health officials have issued a major recall of eggs after a salmonella outbreak sickened 65 people across nine states. The outbreak is linked to a farm in Wisconsin, where eggs were distributed to stores and restaurants in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Michigan. The recall affects all types of
Imagine being a child in school, surrounded by your friends and teachers, when suddenly the world around you turns into a living nightmare. Gunshots ring out, screams fill the air, and chaos erupts. This is the reality for millions of American children who have been exposed to shootings, including o
A recent salmonella outbreak linked to eggs from a Wisconsin farm has affected 65 people across nine states. This raises a critical question: are we doing enough to ensure the safety of our food supply? Wisconsin health officials have issued a recall for all eggs produced by Milo’s Poultry Farms an
Picture this: you're a young, sprightly 35-year-old. But when doctors take a peek inside your noggin using an MRI machine, they see the brain of a grumpy 40-year-old! What gives? According to a new study, diabetes might be the culprit causing your brain to age faster than the rest of you. The resea
A new review of 28 years of research says hold on! The World Health Organization looked at thousands of studies and found no link between mobile phone use and brain cancer. This news is a big relief, especially since we're glued to our phones more than ever. But hold on, there's more to the stor
Your body works overtime to keep you cool by sweating, which cools you but also uses a lot of energy. If cooling isn't effective, it can lead to heat exhaustion or heatstroke, serious medical issues. Dehydration from sweating and not drinking enough water is another reason for post-sun tiredness.
