Take Care of Your Heart!

Do you ever say “I love you with all my heart” to someone? Why not show them by taking care of your heart! Start today by taking steps to reduce your risk of heart disease.

Should I have weight loss surgery?

Obesity is not just a cosmetic problem. It can lead to long-term serious health problems.

Should I have weight loss surgery? Part 2

Obesity is a condition that can lead to serious health complications. If this is not successful, weight loss surgery may be a good option.

Should I have weight loss surgery? Part 3

Morbid obesity can lead to long-term chronic health conditions like diabetes and heart disease. Losing weight is an important part of reducing risk for these conditions.

How to Know if Bariatric Surgery is Right for You

A healthy diet and routine exercise can help people lose weight, but for some, these steps may not be enough. that's when bariatric surgery offers an alternative solution.

The Beat Goes On!

A fun way to improve your heart health is dance. Dancing works your heart and lungs, which can improve your cardiovascular health. As you dance, your heart rate increases to pump more oxygenated blood to the muscles you are using.

Moving Wellness Forward!

Moving wellness forward is just that…not going backwards…not staying the same…BUT moving forward and taking steps toward behavioral changes. Wellness must encompass the mind, body and spirit to achieve optimum results!

Lifestyle Changes to Combat Heart Disease

Steps to reduce your risk for heart disease shouldn't begin at a hospital. CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs cardiologists share tips to begin the journey to a heart healthy lifestyle at home.

The Holiday Stress Minimizer

Many people feel overwhelmed during the holiday season, which leads to stress. There are ways to help reduce this type of stress if you make plans ahead of time and stay on course.

Be Good to Yourself

You must restore yourself in order to be there for others. Don’t put off time with yourself! It is time to let go and breathe--cultivate the relationship with yourself.

Fall into Fitness

Let fall inspire you to make those changes! What a great time to be outdoors and take in the crisp air and warm rich colors around us.

Recognizing and Treating Plantar Fasciitis

Running can improve both physical and mental health, but too much or running with ill fitting shoes can also lead foot injuries, including plantar fasciitis. Podiatrist Dr. Naval Patel explains what it is and how to treat it.

Preventing Foot Injuries During Exercise

Spring is in the air and that means more walking, running and other outdoor activities, but pace yourself and take steps to prevent these common foot injuries.

Building a Heart Healthy Lifestyle

Coronary artery disease is the most common type of heart disease, but can often be prevented with lifestyle changes and routine checkups with a cardiologist.

March is National Nutrition Month.

Nutrition and fitness play such a significant role in the way our bodies function. The psychological and physical benefits of good nutrition and fitness are phenomenal.