November 17-30, 2021- Vol. XXXIII, Issue VI
November 17-30, 2021- Vol. XXXIII, Issue VI.

Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro
“As we got closer, we started rucking (hiking with a weighted pack) with our backpacks we were going to carry,” Colin said. “We put about 30 pounds of weight in them. I would ruck my neighborhood. I spent one Saturday morning going up and down Thrill Hill 30 times, which took about two hours.

2021 ATHENA Award Recipient
“We are delighted to recognize Dr. Armstrong as the 2021 recipient of the ATHENA Leadership Award,” said Dr. Timothy Magner, president of the Greater Shreveport Chamber. “In addition to her pioneering work in online teacher education, Dr.

Faithful Accounting
Former President John F. Kennedy once said, “To state the facts frankly is not to despair the future nor indict the past. The prudent heir takes careful inventory of his legacies and gives a faithful accounting to those whom he owes an obligation of trust.

Digital Media Institute Expanding
This October, BRF’s Digital Media Institute at InterTech (DMII) received a game-changing grant from Louisiana Economic Development (LED). DMII, based in Shreveport, La., is a higher education institution with a mission to deliver digital media training of the highest caliber.

Sporting Events
The 45th Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl will be played at Independence Stadium in Shreveport with kick-off at 2:30 p.m. CST, and the LSU Tigers and Louisiana Tech Bulldogs’ men’s basketball programs will compete on the hardwood at Brookshire Grocery Arena in Bossier City, tipping off at 6 p.

Lash Family Honored at New YMCA Camp Forbing
It will be a 30,000- to 45,000-square-foot facility behind the Silver Star Grille in south Shreveport. An anonymous donor came forward to get the construction started. The YMCA will raise the remainder of the project funds as the construction process begins.

Chained To The Past
But sometimes, it doesn’t feel that way. Do you ever feel like quitting? Feel as though you’ve given it everything you’ve got, and it’s still too overwhelming and difficult? Ever want to “throw in the towel”? Sure you do – we all do.

All Aboard
“The geographical location of Shreveport — East, West, North, South — it was just like it is now — a good distribution point,” said Dave Bland, curator at the Shreveport Railroad Museum. “It was a good place for things to come together.

Look For Changes At Eldorado And La, Downs
In a news release announcing the changes, George Papanier, President, Retail at Bally’s Corporation, said, “We are proud to bring the Bally’s brand to Shreveport, and it’s an exciting time for our customers and team members.

40 Under 40
The Greater Shreveport Chamber’s Young Professional Initiative has highlighted 40 of our region’s most dynamic and accomplished young professionals each year. The latter are engaged in our community as entrepreneurs, executives and managers in the public, private and non-profit sectors.

Advances in the Treatment and Prevention of Alzheimer’s Disease
Prevention is not a new concept. Agerelated neurodegenerative diseases like late-onset Alzheimer’s develop over the years, due to a combination of genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors. It has become clear that some environmental and behavioral risk factors are modifiable.

Bladder Health
Throughout November, the observance of Bladder Health Awareness draws a spotlight on bladder cancer, incontinence and various urotraumatic injuries. Bladder problems appear in many different forms, in both women and men, and the individuals suffering from these conditions are diverse.

Covid-Wise
The whole concept of scientific inquiry revolves around learning as you go. Scientific inquiry proposes a hypothesis and then tests this hypothesis. Science informs policy decisions, but it is disingenuous when politicians say they “only follow the science.

Keeping Carefully Safe
Christmas is just a few weeks away, but the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage on. In an effort to keep everyone safer, including vulnerable populations such as seniors and those with underlying health conditions, it is recommended that large gatherings be avoided.

Feel Your Oats
Anna Walter, RDE, is the operations and marketing specialist for Eat Fit Shreveport, a nonprofit initiative of Ochsner Health. Visit www.EatFitShreveport for more information, follow @EatFitShreveport on Facebook and Instagram for the latest Eat Fit updates, and sign up for the Eat Fit Wellness Bites weekly newsletter.

Healthy Geezer
Sciatica is caused by damage to the sciatic nerve, which is the longest nerve in the body. This nerve controls the muscles of the back of the knee and lower leg and provides sensation to the back of the thigh, part of the lower leg and the sole of the foot.

Re-inventing Holiday Leftovers
The holidays are approaching, and our favorite classics are making their way to dinner tables across the country. But what do we do with all of the tasty leftovers? If you’re like me, the same leftovers get pretty tiring after a day or two. Luckily, there are so many different ways to reinvent your holiday leftovers.

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