Margaret DeLaney

2 weeks ago | theadvocate.com | Margaret DeLaney |Margaret Delaney

Many celebrate the "Star Wars" franchise each year on May 4 — coined by its similar sound to "May the force be with you" — by watching marathons of the mythological, action-packed spaghetti-western, sci-fi films. To these Louisiana fans, the celebrations aren't restricted to one day of the year. Dr. Henry Kaufman grew up in Abbeville. He remembers when he saw "Star Wars" for the first time during the summer he was going into first grade.

2 weeks ago | nola.com | Margaret DeLaney |Margaret Delaney

Nearly half of all Louisiana adults reported having high blood pressure, according to 2023 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data released in 2025. In the United States, an average of 34% of adults reported having high blood pressure, according to America's Health Rankings. Louisiana had the fourth highest rate of high blood pressure, with 43.3% of adults reporting the condition diagnoses by a health professional, the CDC-based data says.

2 weeks ago | nola.com | Margaret DeLaney |Margaret Delaney |Jan Risher

At age 8, Elizabeth Bennett was sick for two weeks. She lost weight. She couldn’t get off the sofa by herself. She missed school. Her family in Houma couldn’t tell what was wrong with her. The family doctor sent her to New Orleans for further tests. “My blood sugar was so high that they couldn't get a reading,” Bennett said. In November of 1969, Bennett was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. After her diagnosis, she stayed in the hospital for a week. “They were trying the strangest things,” Bennett said.

2 weeks ago | nola.com | Margaret DeLaney |Margaret Delaney

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2 weeks ago | theadvocate.com | Margaret DeLaney |Margaret Delaney

Watching someone suddenly struggle to remember simple everyday things is heartbreaking. The person is still physically present, but as their memory declines, personality and sense of self begin to disappear. The loss and care required takes an enormous toll on families. Researchers have examined potential causes and risk factors for dementia for years.