BlackFriday.com surveyed Louisiana residents to see what shopping trends they are most interested in this holiday season. Emelie Gunn has more….
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There are plenty of shoppers this weekend, unfortunately there are also crooks looking to steal your Christmas gifts. Jeff Palermo has the story…
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A new survey from BlackFriday.com shows Louisiana shoppers actually prefer buying online for Cyber Monday rather than fighting the crowds on Friday. But Site Retail Expert Carson Yarbrough says over 60-percent of consumers in the Bayou State still plan to catch some deals in stores this Black Friday.
Yarbrough says the survey also finds that more than 68-percent of Louisiana shoppers will check Amazon before looking or buying somewhere, more than the national average of 55-percent. She says Bayou State buyers also are not wanting jewelry in their stockings this Christmas.
Yarbrough says they also asked Louisiana residents which holiday perk they were most likely to take advantage of…
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Almost half of U-S adults are considered to have high blood pressure as a result updated guidelines for what constitutes hypertension. Tulane epidemiology professor Doctor Paul Whelton led the team that redefined the blood pressure guidelines and his hope is that leads lifestyle changes for some patients…
Previously, about one-third of Americans were estimated to have hypertension, which can lead to a heart attack or stroke. Whelton says the goal is to help patients more accurately understand the consequences of high blood pressure, so they can address it sooner…
Whelton says the new guidelines were written after an extensive review of over 900 published studies. He says high blood pressure is known as the silent killer, because often there are no symptoms. His hope is that adults will take with their doctor about the new guidelines to see lifestyle changes or medication is needed…
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Can decorating your home for Christmas really improve your mood? Psychologist with LSU Health New Orleans Dr. Michelle Moore says studies show it actually can. She says putting up lights or decorating your Christmas tree brings back happy childhood memories and typically gives people a better demeanor.
Moore says there’s been a recent trend of families putting up Christmas decorations before Thanksgiving. She says it’s simply the act of putting up holiday décor that takes the mind off of everyday stresses.
Moore says studies have shown that decorating the outside of your house for the holidays can bring neighbors together.
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The holiday shopping season unfortunately attracts criminals looking to steal your Christmas gifts. Lt. Brennan Matherne, with the Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s office, says be smart about parking, as you should park in well-lit, well-traveled areas and keep purchases out of sight…
Matherne says it’s important to remain vigilant of your surroundings and to do that minimize distractions…
He says if stranger approaches you, it could be a con artist who will attempt to district you with the intention of stealing your money or belongings. He says when shopping on the internet, be sure to make secure online transactions…
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18th ranked LSU wraps up the regular season on Saturday when they host Texas A-and-M. Twenty seniors will play their final home game in an LSU uniform. Defensive lineman Christian LaCouture is one of those players
Saturday could be the final game for Texas A-and-M Head Coach Kevin Sumlin. Reports say he will be fired after the game against the Tigers, but Sumlin says his team has to block that type of noise out…
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Louisiana Tech closes out the regular season on Saturday with a home against U-T-S-A, who has a 6-and-4 record. Bulldogs Coach Skip Holtz says the Roadrunners are outstanding on defense, which keeps them in every game…
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The Bulldogs need a win in order to be eligible for a bowl game for a fourth straight season. Holtz says he hasn’t thought much about a potential postseason game…
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A win Saturday for the Ragin Cajuns and they’ll be bowl eligible for a sixth time in seven years under head coach Mark Hudspeth. U-L will host Georgia Southern in the home finale on Saturday afternoon. The Eagles have just one win, but Hudspeth says they have a lot of team speed…