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      <title><![CDATA[Oncology on Canvas ]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[&ensp;&ensp;Oncology on Canvas, an exhibition of art by people
affected by a diagnosis of cancer, will be on 24-hour display all month
at Ochsner Medical Center (1514 Jefferson Hwy., first floor Art Walk,
842-3000; www.ochsner.org). The
exhibit, sponsored by Lilly pharmaceutical company, is free and...]]></description>
      <category>Healthy Living/Health News</category>
      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 04:00:00 MST</pubDate> 
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      <title><![CDATA[Children's Hospital New Cardiac Intensive Care Unit ]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[&ensp;&ensp;Children's Hospital (200 Henry Clay Ave., 896-9373) has
opened a new 8,193-square-foot, state-of-the-art cardiac intensive care
unit for infants and children recovering from heart surgery. The unit,
opened last month, includes 20 beds and 10 private rooms.

&ensp;&ensp;The Heart Center s...]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 04:00:00 MST</pubDate> 
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      <title><![CDATA[Refresher driving course sponsored by the AARP ]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[&ensp;&ensp;Drivers 50 and older can take a refresher driving course
sponsored by the AARP from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 3 at Touro Infirmary
(1401 Foucher St., Foucher Room, second floor). The course will teach
participants how to make adjustments for age-related changes, how to
operate a vehicle more...]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 04:00:00 MST</pubDate> 
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      <title><![CDATA[5K Start! Heart Walk: Sat., Nov. 21, at Audubon Park ]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[&ensp;&ensp;The noncompetitive 5K Start! Heart Walk Saturday, Nov.
21, at Audubon Park will help raise funds for research and education
into cardiovascular disease as well as providing information and
support activities for participants. Organizers hope to raise $500,000
during the event, which is e...]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 04:00:00 MST</pubDate> 
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      <title><![CDATA[St. Charles Vision new all-automated eye exam ]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[&ensp;&ensp;St. Charles Vision now offers a new all-automated eye
exam that takes only minutes but provides results not possible with
traditional exams.

&ensp;&ensp;It starts with an OPD-Scan II, which measures the
prescription for each eye and provides images of the topography of the
cornea, which...]]></description>
      <category>Healthy Living/Health Talk</category>
      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 04:00:00 MST</pubDate> 
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      <title><![CDATA[New: Lakeshore Surgical Specialists ]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[&ensp;&ensp;Dr. Stephen Owen Harkness opened Lakeshore Surgical
Specialists (101 E. Fairway Drive, Suite 402, Covington, 985-892-8959)
last month on the 53-acre Lakeview Regional Medical Center campus,
providing general surgical services to area patients.

&ensp;&ensp;He returned to New Orleans from...]]></description>
      <category>Healthy Living/Health News</category>
      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 04:00:00 MST</pubDate> 
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      <title><![CDATA[Hands-on Healing | Massage therapy rubs your body the right way]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Take a deep breath and inhale the soothing aroma of lavender or the
invigorating scent of peppermint. Close your eyes and allow your aching
muscles to be rubbed and pampered as you enter a state of complete
relaxation. No interruptions.

&ensp;&ensp;From the conventional Swedish style to the latest... By Aariel Charbonnet.]]></description>
      <category>Healthy Living/Health Feature</category>
      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 04:00:00 MST</pubDate> 
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      <title><![CDATA[Modern dentistry and a little attention at home equals a healthy, beautiful smile ]]></title>
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Fresh breath and an attractive smile are common goals, but proper
oral hygiene is much more important than what shows when you open your
mouth: It can have a big impact on your overall health and
happiness.

&ensp;&ensp;"How healthy people's teeth are depends on how good they
are about br... By Kandace Power Graves.]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 04:00:00 MST</pubDate> 
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      <title><![CDATA[People with concussions should be monitored for more serious conditions ]]></title>
      <link>http://bestofneworleans.com/gyrobase/Content?oid=64056</link>
      <description><![CDATA[What is a concussion? According to the American Academy of Neurology
(AAN), a concussion is defined as a "trauma to the head which induces
alteration in mental status that may or may not involve loss of
consciousness." Confusion and amnesia are the hallmarks.

&ensp;&ensp;Concussions are essentially... By Keith Darcy.]]></description>
      <category>Healthy Living/Ask the Experts at East Jefferson General Hospital</category>
      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 04:00:00 MST</pubDate> 
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      <title><![CDATA[Gravity Defying Fitness workout ]]></title>
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&ensp;&ensp;Retired trapeze artist Lorelei Ashe MacDonald introduces
her exclusive Gravity Defying Fitness workout to New Orleans at Next
Evolution Fitness/New Orleans Brazilian Jujitsu (4521 Magazine St.,
899-8830) this week. She also will teach kettlebell exercises at Romney
P... By Kandace Power Graves.]]></description>
      <category>Healthy Living/Health News</category>
      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 04:00:00 MST</pubDate> 
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      <title><![CDATA[Capping the Knees | Strength is a must for this load-bearing joint]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Strong supporter muscles, particularly around the knees, are key to
maintaining longevity and good quality of life, says Nolan Ferraro, a
personal trainer and owner of Salire Fitness and Wellness Studio
(214 N. Jefferson Davis Pkwy., 821-4896; www.salirefitness.com). Because the
knee is responsible... By Aariel Charbonnet.]]></description>
      <category>Healthy Living/Body Equity</category>
      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 04:00:00 MST</pubDate> 
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      <title><![CDATA[12 common plants that can be dangerous to children and pets ]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[1. Oleander &mdash; One of the most poisonous plants in the
world; all parts contain numerous toxins and ingestion can cause
death.

2. Aloe vera &mdash; Use only the clear gel for medicinal
uses; the yellow juice contains aloe-emodin, which can cause contact
dermatitis.

3. Angel's trumpet &mdash;...]]></description>
      <category>Healthy Living/By the Numbers</category>
      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 04:00:00 MST</pubDate> 
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      <title><![CDATA[Chris Lusk's Corndogs ]]></title>
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This space normally is reserved for recipes using superfoods that
pack unusual amounts and varieties of nutrients and minimal calories
per serving. In honor of football season and New Orleanians' penchant
for tailgating, however, this recipe from chef Chris Lusk of
Cafe Adelaide (Loews Ne... By Kandace Power Graves.]]></description>
      <category>Healthy Living/The Juice</category>
      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 04:00:00 MST</pubDate> 
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      <title><![CDATA[What is hypoplastic left heart syndrome? ]]></title>
      <link>http://bestofneworleans.com/gyrobase/Content?oid=64008</link>
      <description><![CDATA[Often the best advocates for increasing public awareness for a
particular disease are those directly affected by it. Tracey
Bryan became one of th0se people in her fourth month of pregnancy,
when she was told her unborn son had a life-threatening heart defect,
hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS).... By David Winkler-Schmit.]]></description>
      <category>Healthy Living/Health Talk</category>
      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 04:00:00 MST</pubDate> 
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      <title><![CDATA[Groundwork New Orleans : Rain Gardens ]]></title>
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Rain gardens:

planted systems to capture rainwater and direct it to a garden
environment

The Central City community is making small, progressive steps to
revitalize the neighborhood &mdash; from the opening of the Euterpe
Recycling facility, the Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center's
diverse...]]></description>
      <category>Healthy Living/Green-iverse</category>
      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 04:00:00 MST</pubDate> 
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