A new study from LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center shows video games that require physical activity can improve health in children with obesity. The study involved 46 children. Lead researcher Dr. Amanda Staiano….
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The overweight kids who participated completed three one-hour gaming sessions each week and had a fitness coach.

A report from Democrats on the U-S House Administration Committee claims Louisiana’s election system is vulnerable because voting machines are paperless and the state doesn’t provide a post-election audit. But Interim Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin says his office takes painstaking measures to keep ballots accurate…
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Baton Rouge Republican Congressman Garrett Graves faces three challengers in the November midterm election. Graves is seeking a third term in the 6th district, after previously working in state government. One of Graves’ challengers, political newcomer Democrat Justin DeWitt, had harsh words for the Representative.
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But Graves touted his record of accomplishments including his efforts to secure federal money to finally fully fund the Comite River Diversion canal.

Five men and one woman have signed up to challenge Acadiana Congressman Clay Higgins. Lafayette attorney Josh Guillory is the lone Republican challenger. Guillory says Higgins has voted three times to raise our debt
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Higgins work in Congress includes efforts to tighten the US and Mexico border and he’s put forward legislation to improve school safety.