Monday, May 13 2013 1:48 PM EDT2013-05-13 17:48:47 GMT
This week I did a story entitled, "Skinny by summer." In it, I took a look at this season's fad diets and health fitness trends in order to help our viewers get started on that beach body. Folks, I haveMore >>
What is skinny? What is healthy? And are they the same thing? Elizabeth takes a look in her blog.More >>
A funny thing happens in a newsroom when breaking news hits. Everyone is in motion. You're checking sources; you have an ear on the national news; you're watching the news feeds, checking Facebook, searchingMore >>
After what has been a trying week for many in the nation, Elizabeth calls for a re-do and talks about how we can be a healthy, positive force. More >>
Friday, March 22 2013 11:42 AM EDT2013-03-22 15:42:15 GMT
I'll tell you what, folks, I love my sleep. More than that, I need my sleep. As my friends and coworkers can attest to, I do not function without my seven to eight hours a night. In college, I may haveMore >>
When the going gets chaotic, the first thing to go is sleep. But, is that doing more harm than good?More >>
Baton Rouge leads the nation in new AIDS cases. For the second time in the row. According to HAART, the Capitol City is also second for HIV and Louisiana is fourth in the nation for estimated AIDS cases. (AllMore >>
Baton Rouge leads the nation in new AIDS cases. So, what aren't we doing right? More >>
Monday, February 25 2013 12:54 PM EST2013-02-25 17:54:15 GMT
For the past few weeks, I've had to adjust my exercise routine. It's not due to an injury or illness, but because of a potential side effect. My doctor recently gave me medicine to treat a pesky andMore >>
The thing about medicine and health in general is that the devil is in the details, and when you don't read the fine print, the results could be disastrous.More >>
Monday, February 11 2013 2:38 PM EST2013-02-11 19:38:01 GMT
It's February and aside from the purple, green and gold of Mardi Gras, you've probably noticed another predominant color hanging about: red. No, this is not a promotion for Valentine's Day. However,More >>
Elizabeth talks about why February is near and dear to her heart. And no, it has nothing to do with Cupid. More >>
Friday, January 25 2013 6:21 PM EST2013-01-25 23:21:48 GMT
My mother described grief as if it were ocean waves. They hit you hard, sometimes knocking you down. Just when you think you will drown, it will roll out. The pressure releases and air fills your lungsMore >>
Grief and sadness are emotions we've all felt, but how do we deal with it? Elizabeth gives a personal perspective on coping with grief. More >>
This week, I took at trip to the movies to watch Silver Linings Playbook. The plot follows Pat, played by Bradley Cooper, a man diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Throughout the movie, you watch Pat attemptMore >>
Most people have known someone who has struggled with depression, addiction or other mental issues. Unfortunately, there isn't a lot of conversation in how to handle these situations.More >>
With my first week as WAFB's medical correspondent successfully behind me, I thought now would be an appropriate time to introduce myself. Hello, my name is Elizabeth Vowell, and I am not a medical professional.More >>
With my first week as WAFB's medical correspondent successfully behind me, I thought now would be an appropriate time to introduce myself. Hello, my name is Elizabeth Vowell, and I am not a medical professional. I just play one on TV.More >>
Traffic Reporter9News This Morning, 9News at 5 Birthplace: Edwards A.F.B., CaliforniaArrived in Baton Rouge: August 2012, 2000-2004 Education: B.A. Of Arts from University of New HampshireDual Degree:More >>
