A study done at the Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge shows promise in heading off dementia among older black citizens. Kevin Gallagher reports…:
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The Attorney General’s office issues a legal opinion stating local governments have the power to remove members of library control boards. Kevin Gallagher reports…:
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For Valentine’s Day, the Louisiana Family Forum announces the winners of the Long-Married Couple in 2023.
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For many older African Americans, social engagement and learning may help defend against cognitive decline. LSU’s Pennington Biomedical Research Center did the research. Dr. Robert Newton says they split two groups of black persons around 70 years of age; one group doing intensive learning about their own health and social interaction with study peers…the other concentrating on exercise…:
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African Americans are twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s, or other dementias, than whites…and are generally under-represented in health and aging research. Newton says this study discovered that physical exercise is still important, but keeping one’s brain active is also a key…:
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Newton says getting the study participants engaged in learning how to remain active and mentally healthy had a definite positive affect. He says nearly 60 black men and women – ages 65 to 85 – took part in the 12-week study. He says the group more involved in learning and discussion showed better test results for cognition and memory. His conclusion…?
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You can read more about the study at “PBRC.edu”
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State Attorney General Jeff Landry issues a legal opinion stating local governments have the authority to remove members of Library Control Boards. St. Bernard Parish Representative Ray Garafalo says he asked Landry to render the opinion after local officials came to him with their concerns…:
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More local governments are becoming concerned with the possibility of children accessing adult reading materials in the public library. They tell Garafalo they cannot act to remove library board members they are not happy with. He says Landry’s office says, yes, they can…:
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Garafalo says there are no efforts underway to ban any books or remove books from libraries, but feels local governments need the freedom to act, should they see the need to do so…:
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Garafalo says he’ll propose legislation this spring to further clarify local governments’ powers and abilities in regulating libraries.
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There’s a recall in effect for a Purina Pro Plan specialty food, after two confirmed cases of dogs becoming sick from too much Vitamin D in the formula. Louisiana Ag Commissioner Mike Strain says it’s the EL Elemental dog food that’s been pulled.
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Strain says this is a prescription formula for dogs with special dietary concerns and you can only buy it at a veterinary clinic or select retailers. He says excessive levels of Vitamin D can cause the following symptoms:
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EL Elemental dog food is normally prescribed for dogs who have allergies stomach problems and or skin allergies. Strain says pet owners are asked to immediately stop feeding the recalled food.
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Contact Purina at 1-800-345-5678 for a refund. You can also find that number on our website at LouisianaRadioNetwork.com.
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After a statewide search, the Louisiana Family Forum announces the winners of the Longest Married Couple on Valentine’s Day for 2023. LFF President Gene Mills says the winning couple is Ira and Margery Milan of New Orleans who recently celebrated their 81st wedding anniversary.
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In addition to the Milans, the Family Forum is also recognizing Lauris and Earline Broussard of Abbeville who were married for 82 years. Mills says sadly before they could honor the couple, Earline Broussard passed away at the age of 98 last week. Mills says they still wanted to recognize the Broussards.
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Mills says it’s important to recognize couples who’s gone the distance because marriage and family are the cornerstones to the basic building block of societies.
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10 other couples who have been married for 73 to 78 years are also being inducted into the LFF 2023 Marriage Hall of Fame.
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Raiders QB Derek Carr has reportedly told Las Vegas he’s not waiving his no-trade clause, so Carr is likely headed for free agency. Carr met with the Saints last week and NFL analyst Mike Detillier says New Orleans is still very much interested in acquiring Carr, but so are other teams
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Detillier says there’s a good chance the Saints will not bring back Andy Dalton. Jameis Winston could be released, so that means the Saints need to find a veteran Q-B and they’ll also look at the draft….
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The off-season begins now that the Super Bowl is over. Detillier says besides finding a new starting quarterback, the Black and Gold will also need to rebuild their offensive and defensive lines, especially at defensive tackle…
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Cut 19 (23) “…in here.”
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