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'My Missing Mind' documentary shares LSU alumnus' survival story after encephalitis battle
Posted 7:41 AM 1/19/2026 by April Davis
BATON ROUGE — In 2007, Jacob Savoie was a typical LSU senior preparing for graduation, but as his final semester progressed, what felt like a routine case of the flu spiraled into a medical nightmare that would strip away his memories.
(More)...1/16/2026
Get 2 Moving: Pickleball at Court 2 Table
Posted 6:14 AM 1/16/2026 by Angelica Butine
BATON ROUGE - Pickleball continues to grow in popularity, and spots like Court 2 Table along Burbank Drive in Baton Rouge are showing why the sport has become a go-to option for people looking to stay active without an intense learning curve.
Often described as a mix of tennis and ping (More)
1/14/2026
Wednesday Health Report: This exotic fruit, plus other foods, can help improve digestive health
Posted 6:11 PM 1/14/2026 by WBRZ Staff
New recommendations for improving your gut health were recently published in a British medical journal.
The journal suggests eating 2-3 kiwi fruit daily for four weeks to help relieve chronic constipation. The kiwi's unique type of fiber, enzymes and natural crystals seem to bulk up stools (More)
1/9/2026
Get 2 Moving: Maintaining fitness goals as the new year continues
Posted 6:11 AM 1/9/2026 by Angelica Butine
BATON ROUGE — As the calendar turns to a new year, gyms often fill with people motivated to make fitness a priority. But experts say lasting change doesn't come from extreme resolutions; it comes from resetting your mindset.
"I think it's first to understand that you have to not (More)
12/30/2025
Flu activity rising across country as holiday travel, gatherings continue into new year, CDC data shows
Posted 5:39 AM 12/30/2025 by WBRZ Staff
BATON ROUGE — Flu activity is rising across the country as holiday travel and gatherings continue into the new year, data from the CDC reveals.
The CDC estimates that at least 4.6 million infections, 50,000 hospitalizations and 1,900 deaths have occurred this flu season. These (More)
12/26/2025
Get 2 Moving: Kickboxing at CORE UFC Gym Sherwood
Posted 9:20 AM 12/26/2025 by Angelica Butine
BATON ROUGE - If you're looking for something to kick off your weekend, this workout might be for you.
Kickboxing blends cardio and strength into one high-energy workout and it’s rooted in the same techniques used by professional fighters.
“So kickboxing (More)
12/22/2025
American Diabetes Association releases new Standards of Care
Posted 4:45 AM 12/22/2025 by April Davis
BATON ROUGE- The American Diabetes Association has released its 2026 Standards of Care - a comprehensive 300-page roadmap designed to redefine how doctors, nurses, dietitians and pharmacists (More)
