— The Unsung Heroes of New Orleans: The Sewerage and Water Board (SWB) of New Orleans is no stranger to criticism. Long plagued by billing issues, financial woes, and a…
Category: Health
Addressing Healthcare Disparities in the Black Community
By Dr. Levi Watkins Healthcare disparities in the Black community are a pressing issue that affects lives daily. As a community doctor, I want to shed light on these disparities,…
PROJECT2025NOLA: A Plan for a More Prosperous New Orleans
PROJECT2025NOLA: THE INCLUSIVE, EQUITABLE, DEMOCRATIC PLAN TO A MORE PROSPEROUS NEW ORLEANS by Councilman Oliver Thomas New Orleans stands at a crossroads, facing challenges and opportunities that will shape its…
How Heat Waves Affect Your Brain
by The Bronfenbrenner Center for Translational Research Research shows high temperatures can affect your cognitive skills. KEY POINTS As heat waves roll across the U.S. in the summer, heat-related illnesses…
The Importance of Parks in New Orleans: Embracing the Big Green Easy
New Orleans, a city famed for its vibrant culture, rich history, and unique charm, is also a place where the need for more and better-managed parks is critical. Parks not…
Expanding New Orleans’ Parks
Enhancing Quality of Life and Urban Resilience New Orleans, renowned for its vibrant culture, historical richness, and culinary delights, is a city brimming with character. Yet, amidst its charm, there…
How to Accept What Is Good Enough
The importance of redefining success on your terms. KEY POINTS “I’ve gone through my life trying to reach all of these milestones of success. I graduated college with honors, got…
Healing Yourself With Greatness
The false promise of perfectionism: Achieving lofty goals won’t fix everything. THE BASICS KEY POINTS Character is humility. Our patients sometimes ask us: What is a good person? And we…
Why Is the Way You Approach Your Day So Important?
How you choose to “meet” the world can impact your health, joy, and success. KEY POINTS How much of your day is engaged in things you’d rather not be doing?…
The Simple Strategy That Fires Up Your Creativity
Being creative requires a daily commitment, rather than occasional actions. by Anthony D. Fredericks Ed.D. KEY POINTS Source: Jundecheng/Pixabay Think back to your childhood. You made up your own songs, you…