Dr. Chuck Wyatt has been working 15 years to educate Acadiana about heart attack symptoms — and his efforts are saving lives.

Avoiding the Christmas cookies, eggnog and champagne, this year’s Go Red challengers shed the pounds.

The loss of family members to Alzheimer’s inspires a local partnership to open Lafayette’s first facility solely dedicated to dementia sufferers.

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Local fitness experts Mike and Stephanie Morris bring their unique training approach to Sugar Mill Pond. By Lisa Hanchey

Mike and Stephanie Morris have come full circle from Opelousas to Florida and back to launch their fitness business, Full Circle Health. Now, the power couple is expanding to fast-growing Youngsville with their latest venture ­— Full Circle Health at Sugar Mill Pond. In addition to offering state-of-the-art workout equipment, this unique fitness studio will feature special programs that are new to Acadiana.

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

You can behave your way to weight loss. By Lisa Hanchey

If you’re like most people, you don’t weigh anywhere near what you did in high school. We’ve all gained a few pounds. On average, people pack on about five to 10 pounds every decade, according to Valerie Myers, Ph.D., instructor of clinical psychology at Pennington Biomedical Center. Over time, that extra weight could increase your chances for high blood pressure, Type II diabetes and obesity.