LiveWell Louisiana

Thank You!

Thank you for registering to win some amazing prizes!

The winners will be announced on Saturday,  April 4, 2015 at the Crescent City Classic in New Orleans!
 

LiveWell Louisiana Sweepstakes



Here’s your chance for you and a guest to get whisked away for a

5-DAY, 4-NIGHT LiveWell Louisiana Retreat at the IBEROSTAR Resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic!

The grand prize is far from all we’re giving away. Keep entering, and you could win spa days, personal training, and more! Don’t forget to tell your friends to enter, too.

Here’s how it works

Each prize winner will be selected at random from entries submitted during the sweepstakes. The grand prize winner will be selected at random from all entries received and announced on Saturday, April 4, 2015 at the Crescent City Classic in New Orleans!

Who can participate? 

Any current Louisiana resident, age 18 and up.

What we’re giving away

We hope you’re sitting down, because otherwise these prizes might blow you away.


How to Enter:

1. Fill out the simple form below

2. Like our Facebook page.

Nutrition Tips

Eating well-balanced meals can be enjoyable and filling. Including within your diet appropriate food portions are a great way to stay healthy.  The tips and articles below are here to help you with finding information about nutrition. Please consult your doctor or medical advisor for more exact information regarding your health condition or dietary needs. 

LiveWell Health Directory

Learn about wellness resources in your community by searching our database. Find farmers markets, gyms and other resources near you to help maintain your eat right, move more lifestyle. Begin by entering your zip code and selecting a category.

Fit and Lean for 2015!

Join us for the Fit & Lean 30-Day Challenge You can Start Anytime!

You’ll Discover 4 Simple Solutions to Help You Look Great, Lose Weight and Feel Amazing!
Let’s face it; making changes with our diet and lifestyle isn’t easy. Oftentimes, it’s because we aren’t really sure what to do for a long-term strategy. We know diets don’t work and rapid weight loss often leads to rapid weight GAIN.

This challenge is different: NO diets and NO deprivation.
You’ll learn simple strategies that you can EASILY implement to help you achieve a healthier body, boost your energy and feel your best. You’ll also get the most incredible, easy-to-prepare recipes, a menu planner, a grocery shopping guide, PLUS support every step of the way. Since the challenge is online, you can participate no matter where you live!  

LiveWell Louisiana Fit & Lean Challenge! from New Orleans Living on Vimeo.

 

During the Fit & Lean 30 Day online challenge, we’ll focus on one key strategy each week:

  • Week 1 – Why choosing the quality (not just the quantity) of your calories matters for weight loss.
  • Week 2 – Finding the right exercise for YOU – hint: you don’t have to spend hours at the gym
  • Week 3 – Eating to fuel your body – what 1 thing you may be doing unknowingly, to sabotage your efforts
  • Week 4 – How to plan for success – simple, effective tips to save you TIME, CALORIES and MONEY!

Here’s how it works:    

This is an online challenge so you can participate no matter where you live (please invite your friends – extra support is awesome!). Once you sign up, you’ll receive:

  • One email each week with that week’s challenge strategy
  • Delicious, nutritious recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner and side dishes
  • A Grocery Shopping Guide to help you easily navigate healthy food choices
  • A menu planner and an exercise planner
  • BONUS – “Sensational Smoothies and Juices” recipe guide
  • Access to the Challenge Group for support during the 30 days
  • SUPPORT, MOTIVATION and INSPIRATION for 30 days
  • 4 simple, but effective strategies to get you on the road to reaching your goals (no quick-fix diet tricks or gimmicks – we know those don’t work!).
  • PRIZES!!!!

Grab a friend or 2 and come join us!   30 Days from now, you’ll be glad you did!  

Fun – Motivation – Inspiration – Support – PRIZES!

Click here to enroll now!

This is going to be YOUR YEAR!  Join us!

Shreveport

COMING SOON

Lafayette

COMING SOON

Baton Rouge

Mayor Kip Holden, Baton Rouge

The Mayor’s Healthy City Initiative (MHCI) was founded by Mayor Holden with the purpose of identifying and coordinating efforts aimed at healthy living and an active lifestyle into a unifying commitment to better health. The initiative strives to build community capacity around the issues of population health, particularly our four priorities: childhood obesity, HIV/AIDS, mental health, and ER utilization. Our over 60 partner organizations are organized into three advisory boards. Healthy BR focuses on the issue of childhood obesity and includes partners focused on wellness, prevention, and food access such as the local parks, YMCA, farmers markets, the Redevelopment Authority, and the BR Food Bank. Med BR encompasses the clinical and treatment arm while the third advisory board, the Health Innovation Center, is the research arm. As we have over 60 partner organizations, there are numerous projects that fall under each of our four main priorities.

In the last year, we have experienced massive successes in our obesity priority. In the spring of 2012, a new health and wellness curriculum (5-2-1-0+10) based on research from the NIH and CDC, and infused with Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move” campaign, was piloted in four area elementary schools. Our testing indicated a total knowledge gain of 26% and a behavior change of 15%. Building on that success, we diversified and refined the curriculum for use in area summer camps run by the city and the YMCA. This fall, the curriculum will be instituted at every parish elementary school by the physical education teacher and the school nurse. Our vision is to make the messaging campaign ubiquitous throughout the city and it is currently in the major area hospitals, clinics, and wellness centers in addition to the schools and parks. In tandem with this new messaging, participation in the Healthy BR Restaurant program where participating restaurants, in return for technical assistance from local dieticians and nutritionists, craft healthy and nutritious kids’ menus, has more than doubled.

In the last year, we were also awarded a grant by the Blue Cross Blue Shield Louisiana Foundation and have sponsored five sub-grantees under the Fresh Beginnings program. Two of our sub-grantees, the Evlyn J. Daniel Foundation and Project Fit America, work in local elementary schools to increase the time and effectiveness of physical activity during the school day. BREADA operates a mobile farmers market that takes fresh produce to food deserts in north Baton Rouge. The market currently makes 3 stops per week with plans to increase to 4 by late September. Together Baton Rouge, a faith-based coalition, is chairing the city’s Food Access Policy Commission, studying our areas of poor access, national best practices, and making policy recommendations to the Metropolitan Council. Finally, the Redevelopment Authority is funding the Healthy Corner Store Initiative to put healthier options and more produce into corner stores in areas with low access through renovations and marketing.

St. Tammany Parish

From the Native Americans who once hunted and built mounds along the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain to the growing shipyard and lumber industries at the turn of the 20th century, St. Tammany boasts a long history and rich culture.

Our St. Tammany Parish Partners

Slidell Memorial Hospital
Celebrating its 50th anniversary of serving the community in 2009, Slidell Memorial Hospital is proud to be named a "Best Place to Work" by New Orleans City Business magazine, which recognizes our commitment to compassionate care and a patient-centered culture.

We are driven by a shared mission:  To improve the quality of life in our community.

As a 229-bed acute care community hospital located in the heart of Slidell, La., we provide access to the latest treatments and technology and expert physicians:

  • We are currently expanding our Emergency Room and Cardiac Care to meet the needs of St. Tammany's growing population. This expansion will bring 29 new emergency beds and 38 specialized cardiac rooms.
  • Our Regional Cancer Center, the only facility of its kind in East St. Tammany, is designed to diagnose, treat and rehabilitate our patients in one convenient, state-of-the-art facility. SMH is one of the only hospitals on the Northshore with the Varian High Dose Brachytherapy radiation system, 4D CT Treatment Planning simulator, and a new Multidisciplinary Clinic that offers a head and neck cancer surgical specialists. 
  • Our cardiac care units offer the most advanced technology available, including the Arctic Sun therapeutic hypothermia system that can prevent irreversible brain damage, and minimally invasive laser ablation that treats peripheral artery disease with a much quicker procedure than traditional bypass surgery. 
  • Our orthopedic specialists are among only a handful in the region to offer anterior hip replacement surgery using a new state-of-the-art hanaTMHip and Knee Arthroplasty Table, one of just 100 in use across the country.
  • Our Outpatient Rehabilitation therapists are certified in LSVT-BIG treatment, a new technique that treats patients with Parkinson's disease or other neurological disorders.

To learn more about St. Tammany Parish and find local resources, please visit stpgov.org

River Parishes

River Parishes

The river parishes have been the heart of Louisiana since, well, before we were Louisiana! Historic plantations, fertile farmland and a friendly outlook make the River Parishes home for over 100,000 Louisianans.

Right now, LiveWell Louisiana is gearing up for our River Parishes launch. Stay tuned!

Area Hospitals & Resources

  • River Parishes Hospital, LaPlace, LA
  • St. Charles Parish Community Health Center, Luling, LA
  • Norco Community Health Center, Norco, LA
  • St. James Parish Hospital, Lutcher, LA
  • St. James Parish Health Unit, Vacherie, LA

Jefferson Parish

Named for Thomas Jefferson, this Louisiana parish is known for its spirit, independence and toughness. Jefferson Parish is getting stronger every day — and soon, LiveWell Louisiana will be right there with it, providing healthcare education and resources to all J.P. residents!

Area Hospitals & Resources

  • East Jefferson General Hospital, Metairie, LA
  • Ochsner Medical Center (Kenner,West Bank, New Orleans)
  • Tulane-Lakeside Hospital, Metairie, LA
  • West Jefferson Medical Center, Marrero, LA
  • River Oaks Hospital, New Orleans, LA
  • Marrero Health Unit, Marrero, LA

To learn more about Jefferson Parish and find local resources please visit: jeffparish.net

New Orleans

In February 2011, the City of New Orleans joined First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! campaign and committed to ending childhood obesity in one generation. With funding and support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Center to Prevent Childhood Obesity and the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement, we convened key partners to help us develop a blueprint to achieve this goal.

The Fit NOLA Partnership has brought over 100 organizations together to imagine a fit city for everyone. Through the participation of partner members and guidance from national leaders, the Partnership made recommendations on policy and environmental strategies that make healthy nutrition and physical activity options easier for all New Orleanians. Fit NOLA’s Action [LP1] Blueprint is a road map for everyone who lives, learns, works and plays in New Orleans to collaborate and take action to improve the nutritional and physical fitness of our community. The overarching strategies include the following:

Increasing Awareness:

  • Implement a Fit NOLA communications campaign to spread awareness
  • Link families and community members to local nutrition and fitness resources
  • Empower youth to successfully advocate for policies encouraging fitness and health

Building Capacity

  • Create safer environments for everyone in New Orleans to be physically active
  • Increase program opportunities for children and families to be physically active
  • Improve access to affordable, nutritious food
  • Expand training opportunities to improve the availability of quality physical activity opportunities
  • Create and infrastructure capable of sustaining the Fit NOLA partnership

Setting Standards

  • Develop a set of Fit NOLA standards to identify successful programs and policies
  • Create employee wellness programs healthy procurement policies
  • Advocate for universal assessment and reporting of patient weight and linkage to nutritional and physical fitness programs by health care professionals
  • Support policies and environments that provide healthy nutrition and active lifestyles for children and families

For more information please visit: NOLA Health Department

Thank You!

Waiste to Hip Ratio

To determine if you have a healthy waist to hip ratio, use a measuring tape to measure the circumference of your hips at the widest part of your buttocks. Then measure your waist at the smaller circumference of your natural waist, usually just above the belly button.

  • Measure your hips in inches.
  • Measure your waist in inches.
  • Click "Calculate".

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LiveWell Louisiana News

Welcome to the LiveWell Louisiana Newsroom. This section contains news and press releases, useful facts, and our media policy as well as needed resources important for reporting.

Your feedback is always helpful.  If there is other information needed that is not found on the LWLA Newsroom, please contact us to request material.

 

Contact Information
For all interview requests or for information on LiveWell Louisiana, contact:
 

Malana Joseph
Public and Media Relations
Office. 504-304-8198
Cell. 504-559-0823
F. 1-866-929-5538 
Email. [email protected]
 

Be Active Your Way

Be Active Your Way (open accessible version in new window)

Diabetes Risk Assessment Tool

BMI Calculator

The most common way to find out whether you're overweight or obese is to figure out your body mass index (BMI). BMI is an estimate of body fat, and it's a good gauge of your risk for diseases. The higher your BMI, the higher your risk of disease.

  • Enter your height in lbs. and weight in inches.
  • Click "Calculate".

LiveWell Experts

Working in collaboration with health and wellness experts throughout the region, we focus on promoting relevant issues that matter most, while providing timely and relevant information that nurtures a supportive environment.

Privacy

User Information Policy
This site is an online tool and resource for the general public. LiveWell Louisiana collects information about the IP address, browser, operating system, mobile device, computer, web site referral, search engine keywords you use to visit this site. This practice helps us understand the needs of our users and how to increase our search engine rankings.

In order to customize the tools and information on this site to your specific needs, you may, at your sole discretion, elect to complete a profile or register with LiveWell Louisiana.

If you elect to complete a profile or register with LiveWell Louisiana you will be asked to provide personally identifiable information. Once you provide us with this information you are no longer anonymous to us. We also collect personally identifiable information, such as your user name and password, whenever you login to your account. We reserve the right to request any additional information necessary to establish and maintain your account.

Our visitors can voluntarily send LiveWell Louisiana information through use of our online forms and forums.

Our intentions are always clearly communicated and we will not share or sell your personal information to any third parties for any reason, unless required by law.

Email Policy
LiveWell Louisiana is strongly against spam. We will only send you emails that are requested via online subscription or through prior written or verbal consent. If you have already joined our mailing list and would like to be removed, simply follow the "unsubscribe" link within any email.

Use of Cookies
LiveWell Louisiana uses cookies to maintain the login status for livewelllouisiana.com account users. 

LiveWell Louisiana Links Policy
LiveWell Louisiana links to other websites online. If you choose to follow a link, we recommend that you carefully read the privacy policies of that website as we are not responsible with how information about their users is managed.

Policy Changes
Any changes to this Privacy Policy will be posted on this page.

Community

Live Well Louisiana partners with the most respected local patient advocacy organizations to provide safe, online health and wellness communities in which patients, families, friends and caregivers connect with one another for support and information.

Our Partners

LiveWell Louisiana partners with powerful organizations within our state and nationwide to offer Louisianans more healthy eating and active living opportunities. Our work would not be possible without the generous support of our valued funders and partners.

Advisory Board

As a community-focused initiative, our advisory board includes educators, health professionals and community-based organizations, private sector companies, and officials from all levels of state and local government who share a stake in our success and are committed to cultivating an environment that encourages everyone to get healthy.

Research and Facts

We are constantly updating and collaborating with community partners and experts to bring the most up to date information in the areas of nutrition, disease, fitness and wellness. We base our information on facts and the research gathered from national, regional and local health sources. LiveWell Louisiana works to keep you informed. 

About LiveWell Louisiana

Welcome to LiveWell Louisiana, a new local initiative developed by a group of concerned citizens to promote healthy lifestyle choices wherever people live and work. LiveWell is a valuable resource for those who are looking to get connected to health and wellness information and supportive services.

As a community-focused initiative, we are developing a multifaceted approach to create community awareness and involvement to help normalize the concept of healthy choices, empowering more people to take charge of their health. We also serve as a an organizational partner for those in the community who want to achieve the same goals, but may not have sufficient resources in order to get the job done. We work in collaboration with health and wellness providers throughout the region, focusing on promoting relevant issues that matter most, while providing timely and applicable information in a supportive environment.

Our objective is to educate and inspire children and adults to embrace healthy eating and active living, because when more people make healthier choices, life improves for every Louisianan.

About the Founder


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maria Muro, Founder & President
LiveWell Louisiana

As President of LiveWell Louisiana, Maria Muro’s goal is to inspire Louisianans to take control of their health. Her passion for healthy living is a rich resource that empowers both her clients and the greater Louisiana community.

An Integrative Nutritionist, Maria creates a supportive environment while providing a wealth of knowledge of food, nutrition and physiology. She has studied all the major dietary theories and uses practical lifestyle coaching methods to create and nurture happy, healthy bodies. She knows that there is no single diet that works for everyone. 

Most approaches to nutrition dwell on counting calories, carbs, fats and proteins. Instead of creating lists of restrictions and good and bad foods, Maria focuses on the whole person, creating fulfilling lifestyles that are flexible, fun and free of denial and discipline. She relates her own personal struggles and experiences, sharing a positive attitude to help overcome mental and emotional obstacles.

Drawing on long relationships with local healthcare partners, Maria brings a fresh approach to delivering health and wellness information. As the publisher of New Orleans Living Magazine and the host and producer of Doctors New Orleans, a television show focusing on health news and advice, Maria is deeply connected with the health needs of others. With LiveWell, she plans to offer these health resources and more to all of Louisiana.

The path to wellness centers on the whole person, mind, body and spirit. Maria’s holistic approach supports gradual, lifelong changes that enable communities to reach their health goals.

Events

The LiveWell Louisiana calendar of events is a tool you can use to find that perfect cause to get involved with or submit your own events to promote. See our LiveWell Events page for the most up-to-date listings of events or access the submission form to submit your own event.

Articles

LiveWell Louisiana articles cover everything from mind and body to nutrition, fitness and disease information. Our content is brought to you by national, regional and local health sources. 

LiveWell Media Inquiries

LiveWell Louisiana is a resource for online communities, food and nutrition information, health screenings, wellness and disease education.

For all interview requests or for information on LiveWell Louisiana, contact:

Malana Joseph
Public and Media Relations
Office. 504-304-8198
Cell. 504-559-0823
F. 1-866-929-5538 
Email. [email protected]

Contact LiveWell Louisiana

835 Julia Street, 3A
New Orleans, LA 70113

1-504-812-9655

LiveWell Louisiana’s Commitment

LiveWell Louisiana is committed to educate and inspire children and adults to embrace healthy eating and active living, because when more people make healthier choices, life improves for every Louisianan.

Terms

This website is provided by LiveWell Louisiana for use by the general public. 

This agreement states the Terms of Use by which you may access and utilize this website. Please read this page carefully. If you do not accept the Terms of Use stated here, DO NOT USE THIS WEBSITE. Visit this page periodically because LiveWell Louisiana reserves the right to revise these Terms of Use at any time. 

Section 1. Use of Materials 
The entire contents of this website, such as text, graphics, images, logos, icons, video, audio, multimedia and software ("materials") are protected by copyright under both United States and foreign laws. Unauthorized use of the materials may violate copyright, trademark, and other laws. You may not sell, modify, reproduce, duplicate, display, publicly perform, distribute, or otherwise use the materials in any way for public or commercial purpose without the express written consent of LiveWell Louisiana. The use of the materials on any other web site or in a networked computer environment for any purpose is prohibited. LiveWell Louisiana also prohibits the use of any LiveWell Louisiana trademark, or any related graphic, as a link to any web site other than www.LiveWell Louisianalouisiana.com unless approved in writing by LiveWell Louisiana. You may not use META tags or any other text which utilize LiveWell Louisiana. LiveWell Louisiana, LiveWell Louisianalouisiana.com, or any other derivative of our domain or company name without the express written consent of LiveWell Louisiana. You are hereby granted the right to create a hyperlink to LiveWell Louisianalouisiana.com as long as the link does not portray any false, misleading, derogatory, or otherwise offensive content. 

Section 2. LiveWell Louisiana Liability 
the materials may contain inaccuracies or typographical errors. LiveWell Louisiana makes no representations about the accuracy, reliability, completeness, or timeliness of the materials or about the results to be obtained from using this website or materials. The use of the website and materials is at your own risk. Changes are periodically made to the website and may be made at any time. LIVEWELL LOUISIANA DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE WEB SITE WILL OPERATE ERROR-FREE OR THAT THIS WEB SITE AND ITS SERVER ARE FREE OF COMPUTER VIRUSES, WORMS, TROJAN HORSES AND OTHER HARMFUL GOODS. IF YOUR USE OF THE WEB SITE OR the materials RESULTS IN THE NEED FOR SERVICING OR REPLACING EQUIPMENT OR DATA, LiveWell Louisiana IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THOSE COSTS. THE WEB SITE AND MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS IS" BASIS WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND. LIVEWELL LOUISIANA AND ITS SUPPLIERS, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, NON-INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTIES RIGHTS, AND THE WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. LIVEWELL LOUISIANA MAKES NO WARRANTIES ABOUT THE ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, COMPLETENESS, OR TIMELINESS OF the materials, SERVICES, SOFTWARE TEXT, GRAPHICS, AND LINKS. NOTWITHSTANDING ANYTHING CONTAINED HEREIN TO THE CONTRARY, THE TOTAL MAXIMUM LIABILITY OF LiveWell Louisiana IS LIMITED, IN LIVEWELL LOUISIANA'S SOLE DISCRETION, TO EITHER (i) REPAIR OF ANY AFFECTED MATERIALS OR PART THEREOF; OR (ii) REPLACEMENT OF ANY AFFECTED MATERIALS OR PART THEREOF; OR (iii) REFUND TO YOU OF the materials LICENSE FEES OR PURCHASE PRICE, IF ANY, LESS A REASONABLE FEE FOR YOUR USE OF SUCH MATERIALS. 

Section 3. Disclaimer of Consequential Damages 
IN NO EVENT SHALL LIVEWELL LOUISIANA OR ANY THIRD PARTIES MENTIONED AT THIS WEB SITE BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOST PROFITS, OR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM LOST DATA OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) RESULTING FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE WEB SITE AND the MATERIALS, WHETHER BASED ON WARRANTY, CONTRACT, TORT, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, AND WHETHER OR NOT LiveWell Louisiana IS ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. 

Section 4. User Privacy 
Please review our Privacy Policy(http://livewelllouisiana.com/privacy), which also discusses your visit to this website, to understand our practices and disclosure of your personal information. 

Section 5. Links to Other Sites 
The website may contain hyperlinks to third-party websites. These links are provided solely as a convenience to you and not as an endorsement by LiveWell Louisiana of the linked website. LiveWell Louisiana is not responsible for the content of linked websites and does not make any representations regarding the accuracy of materials on such websites. If you decide to access a linked website, you do so at your own risk. 

Section 6. Indemnity 
You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless LiveWell Louisiana, its officers, directors, employees and agents, from and against any claims, actions or demands, including without limitation reasonable legal and accounting fees, alleging or resulting from your use of the materials (including software) or your breach of the terms of this Agreement. LiveWell Louisiana shall provide notice to you promptly of any such claim, suit, or proceeding and shall assist you, at your expense, in defending any such claim, suit or proceeding. 

Section 7. User Information 
LiveWell Louisiana may use the information it obtains as it relates to you, including your IP address, name, mailing address, email address, and use of this website, for its own internal business and marketing purposes. LiveWell Louisiana will not distribute or disclose this information to third parties. 

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LiveWell Louisiana makes no claims that the materials are appropriate or may be downloaded outside of the United States. Access to the materials (including software) may not be legal by certain persons or in certain countries. If you access the website from outside of the United States, you do so at your own risk and are responsible for compliance with the laws of your jurisdiction. This Agreement is governed by the internal substantive laws of the State of Louisiana, without respect to its conflict of laws principles. Any action related to this Agreement shall be brought only in the state and federal courts of the State of Arizona and both parties waive any objection to the personal jurisdiction of and venue in such courts. If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid by any court having competent jurisdiction, the invalidity of such provision shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions of this Agreement, which shall remain in full force and effect. No waiver of any term of this Agreement shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or any other term. Except as expressly provided in a particular "Legal Notice" or other agreement for software or materials on particular Web pages, this Agreement constitutes the entire Agreement between you and LiveWell Louisiana with respect to the use of the website. Any changes to this Agreement must be made in writing, signed by an authorized representative of LiveWell Louisiana. 

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Breast Cancer Basics: What You Need to Know

Breast Cancer Basics: What You Need to Know

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month — but, women should take steps to remain aware of their breast health year-round. Dr. Donna Waters, an obstetrician and gynecologist at Crescent City Physicians, shares her recommendations to help women perform breast self-checks and keep current with recommended screenings.

6 Faces of Breast Cancer

6 Faces of Breast Cancer

Separately, the New Orleanians we profile share different experiences of diagnosis, treatment and recovery. Together, their stories show us what it’s like to fight breast cancer with courage and compassion.

Finding New Ways to Deal with Diabetes

Finding New Ways to Deal with Diabetes

Find new ways to overcome the difficulties of this disease.

Look Good, Feel Better

Look Good, Feel Better

TRAINER JEAN KOTTEMANN IS ALL ABOUT QUALITY OF LIFE.

Tea Time!

Tea Time!

Big Easy ‘Bucha invites you to drink up.

Vegan Vision

Vegan Vision

Discover Bhava — a tasty treasure in the Bywater.

Way to Grow

Way to Grow

A local entrepreneur gets his hands dirty.

Balanced Philosophy

Balanced Philosophy

Catherine Collins shares the benefits of a strong pilates practice.

Reflux Redux

Get a handle on holiday eating with expert tips from a gastroenterologist at Touro.

Wheel Life

Wheel Life

Like bikes? Join NOLA Social Ride.

Better Together

Better Together

The New Orleans Food Co-op offers a bounty of healthy food.

Crescent Park

Crescent Park

Plan a run or pack a picnic, and head to New Orleans’ newest park.

Five to One

Five to One

This local mom brings her growing family together.

BRIGHT IDEAS

BRIGHT IDEAS

Green Light New Orleans plugs into an environmentally friendly way of life.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Grow Dat Youth Farm raises a new crop of New Orleans leaders.

CARMO

CARMO

Support sustainability, while enjoying delicious dishes.

LiveWell Moms: CHANGE OF HEART

LiveWell Moms: CHANGE OF HEART

My love for New Orleans has grown over the years.

Top Pop

Top Pop

Propeller’s annual graduation benefit honors NOLA’s latest social entrepreneurs.

LiveWell Moms: Me, My Boy and a Po' Boy

LiveWell Moms: Me, My Boy and a Po’ Boy

The history of the po’ boy becomes a culinary journey around New Orleans.

Women and Stroke

Women and Stroke

Raising Risk Awareness During National Stroke Month

All in the Numbers

All in the Numbers

New Orleans tops the list of bike-friendly cities in America. At New Orleans Living, health is always a high priority.

Meals from the Heart Cafe

Meals from the Heart Cafe

In a city that’s known for its overabundance of fried foods and butter-laden meals, it’s a welcome respite to come across a healthy little restaurant that offers organic, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and raw foods.

PitchNola: Living Well

PitchNola: Living Well

Lower 9th Ward Market wins first-place prize of $5,000 in seed funding.

Get Outside

Get Outside

Being in nature can help you feel refreshed and rejuvenated.

AHA! Moment

AHA! Moment

Experience health from the inside out at Affordable Healing Arts.

Perfect Pasta

Perfect Pasta

Sundays are for family meals!

IN GOOD HANDS

IN GOOD HANDS

This neighborhood physical therapy clinic aims to treat pain and restore health.

A Little Local Love

A Little Local Love

Locally Preserved is on a mission to preserve what is grown locally — and take it national.

NOLA LOVE

NOLA LOVE

Here are five great reasons to embrace New Orleans a decade after Katrina.

Yoga for a Cause

Yoga for a Cause

Reyn Studios was recently the site of Free People’s #FPLETSMOVE Studio Takeover.

Having It All

Having It All

A recent female empowerment event inspires success, balance and confidence for local New Orleanians.

Get Your Groove On

Get Your Groove On

Tuition-free dance and fitness classes are available for teens, adults and seniors throughout the New Orleans area.

Eye on the Future

Eye on the Future

A local start-up company wins local pitch competition to improve women’s lives.

Owning It!

Owning It!

I will always sparkle at Mardi Gras.

Spotlight on Arthritis

Spotlight on Arthritis

The Arthritis Foundation seeks to raise awareness about the debilitating disease.

Surf's Up!

Surf’s Up!

A new boutique fitness studio opens on Magazine Street.

Landing Zone Nola

Landing Zone Nola

A co-working space aims to create a nurturing environment for returning veterans and civilian entrepreneurs.

Falling in Love with NOLA (Again)

Falling in Love with NOLA (Again)

Motherhood has allowed me to relive childhood memories with my own son.

Sweet DreamZZZ

Sweet DreamZZZ

This stylish bracelet can help you sleep better.

Raising the Barre

Raising the Barre

A new fitness studio in Lakeview focuses on building strength from the inside out.

Hitting the Pavement

Hitting the Pavement

Southern Runner finds new owners and a new home on Oak Street.

An Afternoon on Oak

An Afternoon on Oak

Get your yoga on at Oak Street Yoga.

Pedal to the Metal

Pedal to the Metal

New bike racks are welcome fixtures along the Lafitte Greenway.

Cosmetic Deli

Cosmetic Deli

Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics opens two new boutiques in NOLA.

Louisiana Seafood

Louisiana Seafood

The American Seafood Coast Guard takes a stand for domestic seafood with a new initiative to educate consumers.

Eating Clean

Eating Clean

Dryades Public Market celebrates its grand opening in the historic Myrtle Banks Building

Eat Well, Live Well

Eat Well, Live Well

A new service delivers organic produce right to your doorstep!

Culture Shock

Culture Shock

Moving from cookie-cutter suburbia to New Orleans soul meant some changes were in order.

Life Before and After Cancer

Life Before and After Cancer

It’s not what you can’t do, it’s what you are doing that counts.

Yoga for Life

Yoga for Life

A new yoga tour stops in New Orleans to explore how yoga has affected the people in our community.

Get Your Sweat On

Get Your Sweat On

The Sweat Social invites tourists and locals alike to get their bodies movin'.

Banding Together

Banding Together

Delivering Hope NOLA provides support to mothers of prematurely born infants.

Cool Coffee Spots

Cool Coffee Spots

These local coffee shops offer some of the best specialty javas served cold.

Joining Forces

Joining Forces

A new initiative seeks to make New Orleans HIV-free.

Out and About

Out and About

A new company connects locals with travelers to experience NOLA in a whole new way.

Eating for Health

Eating for Health

Learn how to address health issues through culinary medicine and dietary practices.

Go for the Greens

Go for the Greens

Healthy food options have sprouted on Metairie Road.

Choosing to Charter School

Choosing to Charter School

New Orleans charter schools are ranked as some of the best in the United States.

Spinning for Heart Health

Spinning for Heart Health

A recent fundraising event drew a bevy of cyclists to the New Orleans Jazz Market.

Farm to Table

Farm to Table

The Crescent City Farmers Market has a new Saturday location.

Support System

Support System

New Orleans moms need each other.

The Holiday Season Tailgate

The Holiday Season Tailgate

In New Orleans, Twelfth Night starts the countdown to Mardi Gras.

Nibbles and Nosh

Nibbles and Nosh

Charcuterie heaven is just a lunch away.

Making Strides

Making Strides

A local fundraising event benefits children and adults with intellectual disabilities in Louisiana.

New Year’s Resolutions

New Year’s Resolutions

Here are the top 5 things you can do to prevent a stroke

Stretching Body and Mind

Stretching Body and Mind

The new Church of Yoga opens in the heart of New Orleans.

Mom Resolutions

Mom Resolutions

These tips will help maintain a healthy sense of self-identity.

Say OM!

Say OM!

Wanderlust announces the world’s first and only “mindful triathlon,” which includes a stop in New Orleans.

Walk for a Cause

Walk for a Cause

New Orleans welcomes participants in this month’s Walk MS.

A Little Love and Luck

A Little Love and Luck

The St. Patrick’s Day parade is a great way to get involved in New Orleans traditions.

Get Cookin'

Get Cookin’

Expand your kitchen skills with SoFAB’s new spring cooking classes.

Outdoor Activities

Outdoor Activities

The first FitLot Outdoor Fitness Park debuts in New Orleans.

New Orleans State of Mind

New Orleans State of Mind

You can take the girl out of New Orleans, but you can’t take New Orleans out of the girl.

Pick-Me-Up

Pick-Me-Up

A recent study ranks New Orleans in the top five cities for coffee cities.

Women's Weekend

Women’s Weekend

FestiGals returns to New Orleans with an exciting schedule of events.

Imperfectly Living

Imperfectly Living

Spontaneity can add an extra level of fun when adventuring with kids in New Orleans.

Business Minded

Business Minded

A new summit focuses on young professionals.

The Gift of Education

The Gift of Education

Five local non-profits receive grants from the Emeril Lagasse Foundation in support of youth education and development initiatives.

A Seafood Story

A Seafood Story

The Posh Pescatarian films in New Orleans

Help for the Homeless

Help for the Homeless

The New Orleans Mission receives a $1 million gift to help fund critical renovations.

Body Movement

Body Movement

A local mind-body training class goes directly to the root cause of most chronic muscular pain.

Sweet Sustenance

Sweet Sustenance

A new cookbook asks America’s best chefs what they cook for the people they love.