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Disclosure :: This post was sponsored by Ochsner Baton Rouge and written by Savanna Latimer, RD, LDN.  3 Cute Valentine’s Day Ideas Valentine’s Day is approaching, and that means every store will have aisles full of chocolate hearts and other sweet treats. It can feel overwhelming for those who are trying their best to eat healthy in the new year. However, a healthy and happy Valentine’s Day isn’t impossible. Here are three tips: Plan an activity Valentine’s Day falls on Sunday, which means you get to spend extra time with your partner or family. Plan a socially distanced picnic at the park, a day at the museum, a trip to the zoo or a new activity together. Just make sure to follow CDC...

Disclosure:: This post is sponsored by Ochsner Baton Rouge.  What is Preeclampsia and How Is It Treated? Preeclampsia is a condition that occurs during pregnancies and occasionally continues postpartum. It is a rapidly progressive condition, seen in 5%-8% of all pregnancies, and it is characterized by high blood pressure. It is usually diagnosed after 20 weeks of pregnancy in women whose blood pressure levels have previously been normal. Advanced symptoms of preeclampsia can include headaches, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, confusion, blurred vision, and signs of damage to the kidneys or liver. Preeclampsia can also affect the blood flow to the placenta, which can affect how your baby receives oxygen and food. This can cause your baby to have a lower birth...

Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by BREC’s Farr Park Equestrian Center.  Ride Into 2021 With the Hearts and Hooves Therapeutic Riding Program BREC’s Farr Park Equestrian Center has hosted the Hearts and Hooves Therapeutic Riding Program for more than two decades. This program has welcomed countless members of the special needs community in Baton Rouge to learn and grow through recreational equine activities.   What exactly is Hearts and Hooves? Hearts and Hooves is a recreational therapeutic riding program where riders enjoy a one-hour class on Monday afternoons at Farr Park. Riders learn various stretching exercises, basic horseback riding techniques, and take part in games to help with specific capabilities such as balance, muscle strength and motor functions. Therapeutic riding does...

Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by Party Time of Baton Rouge.  Let the Good Times Roll at Home With Party Time It’s January, which in Louisiana means Mardi Gras season is here! I’ll admit, I was bummed to have Mardi Gras parades and festivities cancelled this year. So, I tried to figure out how we could “Laissez les bon temps rouler a la maison” or “Let the good times roll at home” this year! I decided to visit our local Party Time on Bluebonnet by Airline Hwy and was so impressed by the selection of Mardi Gras house décor! Walking down aisle after aisle, they have everything from table clothes, ribbon/mesh, wreaths, signs, masks, plates, cups, throws and so much...

Disclosure :: This post is sponsored by Ochsner and written by Truc Dinh, MD.  5 Reasons To Schedule Annual Visits for Children As we enter a new year, it is time to get back to your normal routines, and that includes appointments with your child’s doctor. To start off strong with your child’s health in the new year, we recommend scheduling your child’s annual visits as soon as possible. Here are five reasons it is important to keep your child’s health on track through annual visits with their pediatrician. Immunizations. While we are still waiting on a COVID-19 vaccine to be approved for the pediatric population, it is important we don’t allow our children to become vulnerable to diseases that also...