Now that school is back in session, authorities are urging drivers to be more cautious on the roads. Michelle Southern has more…
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The Department of Children and Family Services is spreading the word about Louisiana’s safe haven law. Emelie Gunn has more on what this means…
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New research suggests that disturbed sleep may cause an increase in the chances of getting Alzheimer’s Disease. Scott Carwile reports…:
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Now that school is back in session, authorities are urging drivers to be more cautious on the roads. Don Redman with the American Automobile Association says now that summer is over, motorists should be on alert as kids will be walking along roads before and after school…:
Redman says the first step drivers can take is to slow down in school and residential zones. He says drivers also need to take special care to keep their hands on the wheel on not on their phone…:
The use of any handheld device in a school zone is prohibited even to engage in a phone call. “Hands-free zone” signs have been posted throughout the state. Redman says fines are doubled when in a school zone and cops will be out there. He says parents need to talk to their teen drivers about being vigilant and watch out for children walking and riding bicycles…:
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Under legislation approved in the last session, more information is being distributed to the public about Louisiana’s safe haven law, which allows parents to legally give up a baby until they’re two months old. Department of Children and Family Services Secretary Suzy Sonnier says she wants people who feel like they’re in a crisis to know this law exists.
Sonnier says a mom or dad can give their infant to an individual at a number of safe haven locations. But they cannot leave the baby unattended.
Sonnier says they’re doing everything they can to get the word out to parents that this is an alternative. She says D-C-F-S has seen more abandonments than people using safe havens and the goal is to keep babies safe and find them loving homes.
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Researchers have discovered there may be a link between poor sleep and the increased risk for Alzheimer’s Disease. Director of Imaging from LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center Owen Carmichael says those with the disease generally have disturbed sleep. He says the question of whether sleep issues cause Alzheimer’s has long been something scientists have wondered…
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A protein is produced throughout a person’s life that Carmichael calls the “garbage of the brain.” He says that Alzheimer’s is caused when there is too much of this protein stored up and not emptied out…
People who do not sleep well at night are often diagnosed with other medical problems because of their poor sleeping habits. Carmichael says this research shows that not getting adequate, undisturbed sleep can mean the protein isn’t cleaned out properly…
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Today marks the first official day of football practice for Louisiana High School Athletic Association schools and temperatures continue to rise. Director of the Louisiana High School Coaches Association Terrence Williams says when possible, practice times are adjusted to avoid peak heat hours…:
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The LHSAA has issued an extreme heat warning to remind parents, coaches and student athletes of the dangers of heat related illnesses. Williams says teams are given “best practice guidelines” as steps to take to avoid heat stroke…:
Williams says it’s extremely important for student athletes to be hydrated before, during and after practice or any type of physical activity. He says their coaches use common sense and know that it’s important to keep talking to the kids during practice…: