LifeLink Tip of the Week
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Wings to Wellness Program Play Video
August 30, 2009
Fitness is important at Blanchard Elementary. Every morning these students start their day with a dance class in the school gym. It's excerise they look forward to doing. Before these students are allowed to play at recess they must walk or jog half a mile on the track. The... more »
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Awareness Tips
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SPD releases names of officers and suspect
November 26, 2009
The Shreveport Police Department is now releasing the names of the officers and suspect involved in yesterday's bank robbery and shooting. Wednesday, around 9:15 a.m., Shreveport Police were called to Capital One Bank on Greenwood Road after they were alerted of a bank robbery. After the suspect entered the... more » -
Wings to Wellness Program Play Video
August 30, 2009
Fitness is important at Blanchard Elementary. Every morning these students start their day with a dance class in the school gym. It's excerise they look forward to doing. Before these students are allowed to play at recess they must walk or jog half a mile on the track. The... more » -
Water can be great for cadio, but be careful Play Video
June 21, 2009
In this week's Lifelink Tip of the Week, we continue our Summer Swimsuit Challenge. Dr. Anil Nanda has tips on how to play it safe while in the water. Dr. Nanda says it's important to be careful if you're driving in the water. Most spinal cord injuries happen in... more » -
Co-workers keep fit together
May 3, 2009
Dozens of employees at A-E-P Swepco spend their days keeping our power on and their lunch breaks powering forward with group exercise. Brenda Procell along with her several co-workers do a two mile walking video three days a week. She was inspired to start working out after... more » -
Destressing your life
April 5, 2009
Statistics show when your stressed out it's more difficult to maintain healthy eating habits which often results in weight gain. That's why experts say when you feel stress coming on, try to take time out of your schedule to exercise. Also take a few slow, deep breaths.... more »
High Blood Pressure Tips
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Sleep is important
May 17, 2009
An estimated 74 percent of americans don't get enough sleep at night. Doctors say sleep is a necessity not a luxury. Dr. Anil Nanda says getting 8 to 10 hours of sleep every night is crucial to living a healthier lifestyle. He says anything less than that... more » -
Watchdog group cracks down on salt shakers
May 11, 2009
A watchdog group wants the government and the restaurant industry to put the brakes on salt shakers. The C enter for Science in the Public Interest is warning of dangerously high levels of sodium in chain restaurant meals. The researchers examined 17 chains. They found that 85 out of... more » -
Controlling Diabetes
April 19, 2009
More than 23 million people across the United States have diabetes and with more people becoming overweight doctors say that number is quickly rising. Doctor Anil Nanda says the epidemic is not only showing up in adults but also teenagers. Diabetics have a higher risk for stroke... more » -
Blood pressure control important for health
February 15, 2009
Blood pressure control is very important. Exercise is really a vital part of controlling your blood pressure. If you don't exercise on a regular basis, start out with something easy. But if you're exercising more, 30 minutes of regular cardiovascular at least 3 times a week can really bring... more » -
LifeLink Tip
February 2, 2009
Your LifeLink tip for this week. Know your blood pressure. We have noticed many of you are hesitant to have your blood pressure taken. It does not hurt and it only takes a couple of minutes and it just might save your life. more »
Fitness Tips
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Silver Sneakers Play Video
August 2, 2009
A number of studies suggest regular exercise can lower the risk of dementia, heart disease and diabetes. Senior citizens are taking part in the muscular strength and range of movement class at The Plex in Shreveport. It's part of a nationwide fitness program called "Silver Sneakers." If a senior citizen... more » -
Start Exercising Early Play Video
July 5, 2009
Instead of spending their summer at home playing videos games, dozens of local children are exercising. It's all part of Spar Youth Fit Program. The event is held twice a week all summer. Shelly Armstrong heads up the event. She's the cross country coach at Centenary College. She says the... more » -
Tips to tone those arms Play Video
June 14, 2009
Summer is upon us. Many women will be wearing tanks tops and sleeveless shirts this summer. Health expert Dawn Trundle shows us an easy way to tone those arms by doing tricep dips. more » -
Tips to tone your body for swimsuit season Play Video
June 14, 2009
Health expert Dawn Trundle shows us how to do heel digs. It's an easy workout that will help shape your abs. more » -
Getting fit for swimsuit season Play Video
June 14, 2009
Dawn joins us this week to share some easy exercises you can do to tone up your body just in time for summer. From arms to abs, this simple routine will have you looking great in your swimsuit in no time. more »
Nutrition Tips
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Whole grains are important Play Video
August 16, 2009
Your LifeLink Tip of the Week is to make at least half of your grains whole grains. Increasing these types of grains like ground rice, whole rice, whole rye and oatmeal can help you reduce your risk of heart disease, cancer and diabetes. It's very important for you to look... more » -
Low fat dairy is important Play Video
July 26, 2009
Your LifeLink Tip of the week is to consume 3 servings of low fat dairy everyday. When were talking about dairy products we need these in our diets they're essential for bone health, heart health as well as weight management. But, whole milk and 2 percent milk are very similar.... more » -
Watching your waistline for summer Play Video
June 28, 2009
I'm Emily Walker, Registered Dietitian. Our Lifelink Tip of the Week is to build better sandwiches and salads during the summer months. When it's hot, we tend to go for cooler type foods. So with your sandwiches, always start with a whole grain bread, pita, roll or bagel. Then chose... more » -
Health food frauds Play Video
June 7, 2009
In this week's LifeLink Tip of the Week, we're talking about some health foods that could be health frauds. Experts say it's important to choose your food based on nutrition labels. For instance a box of Frosted Flakes- you may think it's not as healthy as a box of adult... more » -
Lean is the key word when shopping for meat
April 26, 2009
This week's Lifelink tip comes from Registered Dietitian Emily Walker. She says you should think lean when heading to the grocery store. The American Heart Association recommends fish at least twice a week in a meal. Of course not fried so we may want to focus on heart healthy... more »
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