Cardiovascular disease can be silent, or you may have early warning signs such as shortness of breath. Cardiologist Dr. Anthony Fletcher explains that regular check-ups are important for your health and well-being.
Social distancing can be hard for all of us, but as a parent it can be particularly hard to convince your kids to practice social distancing, especially in the summer when all they want to do is go out and play with their friends.
Chronic wounds, sores or ulcers that do not heal are common on the legs and feet but can occur anywhere on or in the body. Left untreated, they can diminish your quality of life and potentially decrease your life expectancy.
Treating wounds early on keeps people out of the Emergency Room and out of the hospital.
We often associate love and romance with long walks on the beach, cozy dinner dates and even a racing heartbeat and sweaty palms, but a racing heartbeat isn’t always a good thing.
We know that age and physical health issues put the elderly at risk for COVID-19, but emotional health and mental health are also important risk factors. When mental illness is left untreated, it also puts a person at risk for health complications.
Virtual Visits allow you to visit your doctor without leaving your home. Primary Care Physician, Dr. Keith Cooper talks about the discussions patients can have with their doctor over the phone or with a tablet or computer. It's just one more way our physicians are still here for you.
You can get a “mood boosting cardio workout” without going to the gym. In fact, you can do your workout inside or outside with no equipment needed.
Anxiety and stress can play havoc on our physical & emotional well-being. Stress affects us dramatically, so it is imperative to find ways to cope when we are faced with mental and emotional strain.
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.
Medical Director, Dr. William G. Jones talks about the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The most vulnerable people are those that are older and people that have diseases of the lungs or that affect the immune system. The symptoms of the Coronavirus are fever, cough, and shortness of breath.
Getting a flu shot, careful hand washing, watching for headaches, body aches, cough, congestion and keeping an eye out for fever can help you get your children safely through the flu season.
Being pro-active is your best bet when keeping your resolutions! You must be pro-active towards making changes, because if you are in-active, this means you are staying in the same place.
Being pro-active is your best bet when keeping your resolutions! You must be pro-active towards making changes, because if you are in-active, this means you are staying in the same place.
Keeping a fitness resolution can tough. D1 Fitness advises you to ease into it and start with something that's sustainable - something you enjoy and look forward to doing.
Painful bunions can be corrected with PROstep™, a minimally invasive procedure that can help you to get back on your feet faster, with less pain.
Arkansas leads the nation in heart disease, but there are things you can do to control your risk and stay healthy.
Holiday depression is real and you don't have to suffer. Ask your doctor for help. There are lots of options and support to help you get through this time of the year.
Overindulgences, such as overeating and increased stress can cause “holiday heart syndrome." People with underlying heart disease can be at increased risk for serious health consequences.
Shannon Hoey, MNSc, smoking cessation leader, talks about how stopping smoking affects your heart— and overall—health