Stress-Fighting Food and Nutrients
We are stressed, to put it mildly. Every day, information changes and our daily lives have come to a halt. Some of us are literally on the front lines and are experiencing stress that could not be imagined. Many of us look to comfort foods to help relieve the heavy burden we are experiencing — not that this…Read more
“Squeezed” – Devotional with Chaplain Smith
Chaplain Shelby Smith served at a local church for 19 years before joining Arkansas Heart Hospital. Here, he has the opportunity to meet the spiritual needs of patients, their families and our staff. In addition to offering prayer and encouragement, Chaplain Shelby Smith shares a weekly devotional. — The experiences of the past 18 months…Read more
8 Tips to Overcome Emotional Eating with Dr. Urmi Jani
Emotional eating can sabotage your weight loss efforts. Emotional or comfort eating often leads to eating too much, especially with regards to high-calorie, sweet and fatty foods. The good news is that if you’re prone to emotional eating, you can take steps to regain control of your eating habits and get back on track with…Read more
“Comfort Us O Lord” – Devotional with Chaplain Smith
Chaplain Shelby Smith served at a local church for 19 years before joining Arkansas Heart Hospital. Here, he has the opportunity to meet the spiritual needs of patients, their families and our staff. In addition to offering prayer and encouragement, Chaplain Shelby Smith shares a weekly devotional. — Lately, I have been so moved by…Read more
Welcome New Heart Rhythm Cardiologist Dr. Michael Loguidice
We’re proud to welcome Dr. Mike Loguidice to the Heart Rhythm Institute, a team of expert electrophysiologists who study and treat heart issues connected to cardiac arrhythmia. Dr. Loguidice is a cardiologist who is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease. Growing up in Pennsylvania, Dr. Loguidice completed both his undergraduate coursework and medical degree…Read more
Suncreen Best Practices Q&A with Dr. Peyton Card
With summertime activities in full swing, it’s more important now than ever to make sure you’re protecting your skin. We sat down to talk with Dr. Peyton Card to ask a few common questions about sunscreen best practices. Q. There are so many types of sunscreen out there, how do you know which kind to…Read more
What is Coronary Artery Disease?
Coronary artery disease is the most common type of heart disease in the United States, with thousands of patients affected every year. Learn more about CAD from our cardiovascular surgery experts by reading below. What is coronary artery disease? Coronary artery disease is a progressive thickening of the walls of the blood vessels due to…Read more
How To Reduce Stress For Your Overall Health
Stress reduction is crucial to overall well-being. Why? Stress can take a physical and emotional toll on your overall health. Here are a few ways you can reduce the stress in your life: 1. Identify your stress triggers. Develop an awareness of your triggers and how you react to them. Try writing the triggers down…Read more
Three Important Preventative Screenings For Men To Consider This Summer
June is Men’s Health Month, a time to take stock of your health and identify ways to protect it. Did you know that preventative screenings for men is one of the best things a man can do for his health? Screenings are the best way to prevent disease and early detection is key for successful…Read more
Autoimmune Diseases and the Heart: What You Need To Know
An autoimmune disease diagnosis can trigger lots of questions and can be tricky to understand — especially when other health concerns are involved, such as heart conditions. Autoimmune disease occurs when your body’s immune system attacks healthy cells in your body by mistake. This error leads to inflammation, cell injury or a functional disturbance with…Read more