E-Cigarettes and Vaping: A Dangerous Epidemic
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Vaping is a dangerous new epidemic that has been sweeping the country, especially in teens and young adults, and now, the Center for Disease Control is investigating if vaping is the cause of over 200 cases of severe lung disease as well as two death... Read full article
Join the Gym So You Can Take a Nap!
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So, Laura,... put on work-out clothes, and headed to the gym for free child care with paid membership. She dropped her three kiddos off at the nursery and walked straight out the door to her minivan where she had brought a pillow and blanket. ... Read full article
Rock Bottom and Back Screening
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Meet the authors, talk with the heroes from the book and film, and enjoy a special screening of Rock Bottom and Back this Saturday only at Parkview Baptist Church at 10 a.m. Don’t miss your chance to see this inspirational and uplifting film!... Read full article
Changing the Game: Is it Wise to Specialize?
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Gone are the days of children playing multiple sports just for fun. Now, many kids are playing one sport year round to become elite athletes. This athletic trend is called sports specialization. Is it always a good idea?... Read full article
Callaway Resort and Gardens in Pine Mountain, Georgia
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This is an idyllic vacation spot where your family can rest and relax, hike, bike, play in the water, and laze on a white sand beach. This beautiful resort, located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, was founded by Cason Callaway and his ... Read full article
Swimming into Summertime
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Learning to swim is a valuable part of any child’s life, and it’s also a fun form of exercise, especially in the summer. ... Read full article
A Love Letter to Baton Rouge: All the Things We Miss
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As my family begins its seventh week of isolation, home-centeredness, physical distancing, lockdown or whatever you want to call it, we’re all feeling itchy, missing the things we love most. Beyond missing physically seeing our family and friends, of... Read full article
Health Tip with Dr. Benjamin Walton
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February is #KidsENTHealth Month. Does your child snore or breathe through their mouth throughout the night? While the snoring may seem cute, it could be a true medical problem known as pediatric obstructive sleep apnea or sleep-disordered breathing.... Read full article
Recharge, Refocus, Reset
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Recharge, refocus, and reset with the help of the Y!... Read full article