A sobering report came out from the Alzheimer’s Association this week as they expect the number of Alzheimer’s diagnoses to double to 13-million by 2050. LSU Pennington biomedical Research Center Professor, Doctor Owen Carmichael is hopeful new treatments will slow the effects, but older adults having cognitive problems should visit their doctor…
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The national cost for caring for people with dementia-related problems rose to $345 billion in 2023, which is up $24 billion from 2022.

Louisiana Economic Development launches an online resource portal that allows small business owners to connect with others like them and offers resources to help grow their businesses. Stephanie Hartman with LED says LouisianaBizHub.com offers a searchable-friendly database to find specific resources.
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Another valuable feature of the Louisiana Business Hub is the calendar of events.

LSU and Louisiana’s largest ports have announced an agreement that will provide opportunities for students and faculty to work with ports to solve ongoing and emerging cyber security challenges. LSU President William Tate says the school wants to have a role in protecting critical infrastructure…
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LSU’s Cybersecurity Program has the National Security Agency designation as a Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Operations.

The Ragin Cajuns came up short in their upset bid of Tennessee in last night’s NCAA Tournament game, losing 58-55. This afternoon in the PMAC, the Lady Tigers host Hawaii in a first round NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament game. LSU Coach Kim Mulkey says Hawaii was also in the Big Dance last year, so they have experience…
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Tip off is at 4:30.