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Roller skating offers mental health reset for skaters of all ages
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk LeAnne Gendreau , as published by KGNS — Sitewide
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway He has been skating since the age of 5 and is now in his 70s.
In Baton Rouge, roller skating is providing a mental health benefit for people of all ages. A local skating rink, Skate Galaxy, has become a place where regulars can find a mental reset. Coach LT Otis, a longtime skater, teaches new skaters the basics of roller skating.
He has been skating since the age of 5 and is now in his 70s. Further details about the mental health benefits of roller skating at Skate Galaxy are available from the source, which explores the impact of this activity on people's well-being.
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Category: local Published: June 22, 2026 Source: KGNS — Sitewide Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In Baton Rouge, roller skating is providing a mental health benefit for people of all ages. A local skating rink, Skate Galaxy, has become a place where regulars can find a mental reset. Coach LT…
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