7 Steps to Heart Attack Recovery
After experiencing a heart attack, you may have many questions about heart attack recovery. How long will it take? Will I have to take off work? Do I need to…Read more
BMI Friendly Bang Bang Shrimp Recipe
Shrimp lovers, get ready to ignite your taste buds with this healthy twist on the beloved bang bang shrimp recipe. Siracha sauce, red pepper flakes and light mayo create the…Read more
10 Tips to Protect Your Heart in the Summer Heat
Warmer weather and sunshine draw people outdoors, but it can bring dangerously high temperatures and the risk of dehydration. While everyone should take precautions in the summer heat, cardiac patients…Read more
Bariatric Surgery: What Are My Options?
If you’ve watched popular “quick fix” weight loss competitions, you may think that cutting calories drastically and exercising for hours every day is the answer to successful weight loss. While…Read more
Treating Sleep Apnea with Bariatric Surgery
Snoring can lead to a night of tossing, turning and a very annoyed bed mate. It can even be portrayed as comical. However, it’s no laughing matter. It could be…Read more
What Are Risk Factors for Cardiovascular Disease?
Cardiovascular disease (CVD), a group of disorders of the heart and blood vessels, is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. It is also…Read more
Three Sweet, Heart Healthy Snacks
When 2 p.m. rolls around, most of us are looking for a snack. But it’s not always easy to find heart healthy, sweet snacks that are good for your heart…Read more
What is Congestive Heart Failure?
Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a scary sounding name for a fairly common disease. CHF means that the heart is not pumping enough blood to meet the body’s demands. This…Read more
COVID Has Long-Term Effects on Heart, Arkansas Heart Cardiologists Say
You’ve seen it all in the headlines – COVID increases the risk of heart disease. It’s alarming and true! Continued research proves that anyone infected with COVID is at a…Read more
Bariatric Surgery Allows Grandmother See Grandchild Graduate
Watching her grandchildren grow up seemed questionable for Barbara, who was on 14 different medications, borderline diabetic and suffered from AFIB. Bariatric surgery changed the course of her life. Read…Read more