Obesity

The research, conducted by Universal Drugstore, analyzed factors like overweight and obesity levels along with childhood obesity and diabetes rates.

Plus-size travelers in Louisiana no longer need to spend extra money for a second seat just to get the room they need. Here's a genius solution that is free and actually applauded by airline officials.

Louisiana residents are crying foul on some the more ridiculous "servings per container" labels that just don't measure up.

You would think that 2XL = XXL when it comes to clothing sizes but there is a sneaky and subtle difference that gives them two totally different fits.

When it comes to groceries in Louisiana, we are heads and shoulders above the rest and because of that, we tend to carry a little extra. So where do we rank in the Bayou State when it comes to obesity? Believe it or not, we're not #1!

Thank you Mississippi for once again keeping us out of the bottom spot of a national ranking.

Louisiana residents love their soft drinks but not as much as citizens of one other Southern state do.

This week Upgrade Your Health deals with Louisiana's biggest problem, obesity.  We love our food.  Find out how you can eat what you want and be healthier doing it. Obesity is a Huge problem, especially for us here in Louisiana.  About 1/3 of US adults are obese...

Obesity is a huge problem here in Louisiana and a leading cause of multiple diseases and healthcare costs.

Sharmita Rideau features her health segment on The Peoples Station 107 Jamz every Monday at 1:20pm.  Be sure an tune-in so you can get your weekly motivation to get fit.