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Healthy living tips from your friends at Ochsner MUST-READS EDITION What's causing the outbreaks of hepatitis A? You may have seen news reports about hepatitis A outbreaks in Louisiana.The good news is that a vaccine is available, and children have been routinely vaccinated against this virus since the 1990s. But some adults may not be vaccinated. Learn how this virus is spread. Today, Sept. 29, is World Heart Day. Learn why heart attack symptoms in women might be different from symptoms in men. More women's health news: Wednesday, Sept. 30, is National Women's Health and Fitness Day. Take our fun quiz and learn about your workout personality! Why am I hearing about hepatitis A so much? One of the best defenses against hepatitis A is also one of the defenses against COVID-19: Wash your hands thoroughly. A lot. Before eating or preparing food, after using the restroom and after caring for sick people or changing diapers. Learn more about why this is important, and also why you might want to consider getting the hepatitis A vaccine. How to maintain mental health during the pandemic We're thinking a lot about our physical health during the COVID-19 pandemic. But what about our mental health? Psychiatrist Claudia Cuervo, M.D., has some important reminders. FEATURED VIDEO A day in the life of a neurosurgeon Helping patients with back, neck, nerve and spinal cord injuries is all in a day's work for neurosurgeon Seth Hayes, M.D. Helping patients get back to doing the things they love is what it's all about, Dr. Hayes says. "The more of that we can do, the happier we all are. That's the goal every time.'' Is COVID-19 impacting minority populations more? In some communities, Black and Hispanic populations are infected four to five times more than the white population. William Lennarz, M.D., and Sandra Kemmerly, M.D., discuss the possible reasons. What's your workout personality? Take our quiz!   Are you a social butterfly? A go-getter? An adventurer? Take our quiz and find out! And whatever your workout style, Ochsner Fitness Center can help you reach your goals.  Are heart attack symptoms in men and women the same? In honor of World Heart Day, Nichole Polin, M.D., explains that while heart attacks are the leading cause of death for both men and women, the symptoms can vary between the two sexes.  Need a checkup? If you're due for your primary care exam, let's get you scheduled. MAKE AN APPOINTMENT About this email: This email is provided as a service by Ochsner Health. To remove yourself from future mailings, please click here to Unsubscribe. Ochsner Health  |  1514 Jefferson Highway  |  New Orleans, LA 70121 ©2020 Ochsner Health  |  Privacy Policy All rights reserved.