![Laugh Out Loud!](https://www.chistvincent.com/images/default-source/blog-images/laughing-istock-1226784442.jpg?sfvrsn=8ab5e705_0)
April is National Humor Month. The goal is to raise awareness of the therapeutic value of humor. As humans, we all share a variety of emotions that impact our psychological and physiological wellbeing.
![How to Get Back on a Heart Healthy Diet](https://www.chistvincent.com/images/default-source/blog-images/heart-healthy-diet-foods.jpg?sfvrsn=8da2e705_0)
Maintaining a healthy diet is key to healthy heart. Still, it may not always seem easy to stay on a diet and things happen, but it’s never too late to get back on track.
![Preventing Foot Injuries During Exercise](https://www.chistvincent.com/images/default-source/blog-images/preventing-foot-injuries-graphic-explaining-plantar-fasciitis.jpg?sfvrsn=dba2e705_0)
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.
![Are Fad Diets Bad For Your Heart?](https://www.chistvincent.com/images/default-source/blog-images/are-fad-diets-bad-for-your-heart.jpg?sfvrsn=6a90e705_0)
Along with routine exercise and not smoking, a healthy diet can help improve heart health, but not all fad diets may be good for your heart.
![Managing and Treating Frequent Headaches](https://www.chistvincent.com/images/default-source/blog-images/wear-the-gown-a-closer-look-at-chronic-headaches.jpg?sfvrsn=b292e705_0)
Frequent headaches can be managed with a combination of healthy habits and the right medication, something Dr. Joe Elser has helped patients discover for 34 years.
![Managing Joint Pain Without Knee Replacement Surgery](https://www.chistvincent.com/images/default-source/blog-images/knee-pain-photo-and-xray-graphic.jpg?sfvrsn=d92e705_0)
For those suffering from severe knee pain, Dr,. Robert Olive Jr. shares several steps they can take to find relief before jumping to knee replacement surgery.
![Marching Toward Better Health](https://www.chistvincent.com/images/default-source/blog-images/istock-540870292-small.jpg?sfvrsn=2a85e705_0)
During March, the National Sleep Foundation celebrates the benefits of sleep. Since sleep habits do impact our well-being, it is imperative to make steps toward improving our sleep.
![Building a Heart Healthy Lifestyle](https://www.chistvincent.com/images/default-source/blog-images/wear-the-gown_how-your-lifestyle-impacts-your-heart-health.jpg?sfvrsn=dcece705_0)
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.
![Prioritizing Heart Care for Women in Arkansas](https://www.chistvincent.com/images/default-source/blog-images/graphic_signs-of-a-heart-attack.jpg?sfvrsn=a9e1e705_0)
Nearly 80-percent of cardiac events can be prevented with early detection and proper care. Dr. Nazneen Tata explains what to look for any why you need to make heart health a priority.
![Get on Your Feet in Celebration of American Heart Month](https://www.chistvincent.com/images/default-source/blog-images/heart-month-2.jpg?sfvrsn=ede3e705_0)
February is American Heart Month, which makes it a perfect time to focus on heart health. You can reduce your risk of heart disease, heart attacks and strokes by dancing.
![Bariatric Surgery Offers a Reset Button, Not a Cure for Obesity](https://www.chistvincent.com/images/default-source/blog-images/bariatric-program-success-stories-at-chi-st-vincent.jpg?sfvrsn=cadde705_0)
The bariatric program at CHI St. Vincent is more than weight loss surgery. It's a comprehensive process of diet and education to help people reach their weight loss goals.
![How to Monitor and Control Diabetes](https://www.chistvincent.com/images/default-source/blog-images/laura-ohern-wtg.jpg?sfvrsn=ef29e505_0)
Approximately one in three people in Arkansas has diabetes or prediabetes. CHI St. Vincent Physician Assistant Laura O’Hern answers common questions about monitoring diabetes at home and with a doctor.
![2021 New Year: New Beginnings, New Hope](https://www.chistvincent.com/images/default-source/blog-images/new-year.jpg?sfvrsn=52d1e705_0)
As we say goodbye to 2020 and welcome 2021, we do it with new hope. This has been a challenging year around the globe and has affected us all.
![Holiday Depression and Seniors](https://www.chistvincent.com/images/default-source/blog-images/holiday-depression-in-arkansas.jpg?sfvrsn=32d0e705_0)
Depression can present anytime of year, but the risk can become particularly high during the holidays for isolated seniors in our communities.
![When Does Chest Pain Require Medical Care?](https://www.chistvincent.com/images/default-source/default-album/chi-st-vincent-hot-springs017e84feb24261cf979bff00000f2a34.jpg?sfvrsn=b73fe505_0)
It can be hard to know the difference between common chest pain and something that requires a trip to your doctor or the ER. Dr. Oyidie Igbokidi answers some of the most common chest pain questions.
![Recognizing Signs of Holiday Depression](https://www.chistvincent.com/images/default-source/blog-images/holidays.jpg?sfvrsn=b3c0e705_0)
For some, holidays can become a time of stress, anxiety or depression. That's particularly true this year and why it is important to recognize the signs of holiday depression.
![Self Exams Are Not Replacements For Mammograms](https://www.chistvincent.com/images/default-source/blog-images/annual-mammograms-and-early-detection-of-breast-cancer.jpg?sfvrsn=86c0e705_0)
Monthly self exams can help detect breast cancer, but Dr. Sirinya Prasertvit explains why they should be done in addition to clinical mammograms, not in place of them.
![Heart Monitoring and Smartwatch Technology](https://www.chistvincent.com/images/default-source/blog-images/smartwatch-heart-monitoring.jpg?sfvrsn=b73ce705_0)
While smartwatch heart monitoring does not replace routine checkups with a cardiologist, the wearable tech has led to the discovery of heart health issues like atrial fibrillation.
![The holiday season is here!](https://www.chistvincent.com/images/default-source/default-album/gratitude.jpg?sfvrsn=8a3fe705_0)
The pandemic has created many challenges and has forced us to re-examine and change how we do things. Find your gratitude even in a pandemic.
![How Much Stress Is Too Much for Your Heart](https://www.chistvincent.com/images/default-source/blog-images/how-to-deal-with-heart-stress-during-the-pandemic.jpg?sfvrsn=bc26e705_0)
Stress can dramatically impact on the heart if not properly managed. Dr. Thomas Wallace, a cardiologist with the CHI St. Vincent Heart Institute, shares what warning signs to watch for.