June 2024

Recovery Spotlight: Shayne Laughlin State Farm Agency 

by Stefanie Powers  Almost four years after Hurricanes Laura and Delta, many of us are still in recovery mode. For State Farm Agent Shayne Laughlin, there’s finally a light at the end of a long tunnel.  “At the time of Hurricane Laura, we owned the State Farm property at 4344 […]
June 2024

Cool Jobs: Eyes on the Skies-Chanelle Stigger, meteorologist, National Weather Service Lake Charles 

by Angie Kay Dilmore   As a young child, Chanelle Stigger’s favorite television show was The Weather Channel (TWC). Her elementary school years were spent in Atlanta, Georgia, so she was able to tour TWC and CNN headquarters, even speaking to a meteorologist at CNN. In late middle school, her family […]
June 2024

Fortifying the Grid – Utility Companies Reason with Hurricane Season 

by Madelaine Brauner Landry   Those of us who live in Louisiana embrace all the joie-de-vivre our state offers . . . good food, good music, and passing a good time. However, living so close to the Gulf Coast, we also experience the not-so-good times that come with devastating weather events. […]
June 2024

Smooth Moves: Men Embrace Cosmetic Injections

by Kristy Como Armand Once considered the domain of women, cosmetic injections such as Botox and Dysport are now being embraced by men who want to enhance their appearance and boost their confidence. In recent years, cosmetic injections have seen a surge in popularity among men. The stigma that once […]
June 2024

Men’s Hormones Deserve Attention Too  

by Kristy Como Armand  The hormone changes that come with age are typically associated with women and menopause, but men also experience hormonal shifts in mid-life that may lead to similar symptoms.  Testosterone levels gradually decline throughout adulthood — about 1 percent a year after age 30 on average, according […]
June 2024

Closing the Depression Gender Gap  

by Kristy Como Armand  Half as many men report being depressed as women (about 1 in 16 men versus 1 in 8 women), according to the National Alliance of Mental Illness. But that discrepancy may be because many men see the condition as a sign of emotional weakness, which makes […]
June 2024

Prioritizing Sleep: Unlocking Men’s Health and Vitality 

In a world where the pursuit of productivity often overshadows the necessity of rest, it’s time to wake up to the profound importance of sleep, especially for men. Sleep is not merely downtime; it’s a vital process that rejuvenates both body and mind, crucial for maintaining overall health and well-being. […]
June 2024

Men’s Health  Don’t Put off MENtioning It 

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), only about 50% of men in the United States say they consider getting an annual check-up. For various reasons, men tend to be less likely to seek medical care and wellness exams. By following this trend, the threat of poorer health outcomes […]
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