Celebrate World Heart Day
Arkansas Heart Hospital and Bishop Park Partner for World Heart Day Challenge Public invited to walk a heart-shaped route to promote a healthy lifestyle Community members are invited to walk along a heart-shaped path on Friday, Sept. 29, from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Bishop Park, 6401 Boone Road. The walk marks World Heart…Read more
Start Football Season Out Right with Crispy Cauliflower Wings
It’s football season and that means it’s time for wings! If regular wings are off limits in your bariatric eating plan, our creative dieticians have your back with this bariatric friendly crispy cauliflower wings recipe, an interesting and delicious twist on traditional wings. Ingredients: 1 small head of cauliflower 3 eggs ¾ cup almond flour…Read more
Gastric Sleeve Surgery Helps Kelsi Become a Mother, Earn Pageant Title
Kelsi feared what seemed like inevitable health conditions. So, she took charge of her future with gastric sleeve surgery, became a mom and began participating in pageants. Read her story. Getting Ahead of Health Conditions I struggled with my weight my entire life being overweight from adolescence to mid-20s. Life was very depressing because I…Read more
Unleashing the Power of Canine Companionship: How Dog Ownership Improves Heart Health
They say a dog is a man’s best friend, and it turns out this cherished friendship has more benefits than just providing unconditional love and loyalty. Research shows that dog ownership can positively impact your heart health. The Arkansas Heart Hospital explains how the bond between humans and their furry companions can lead to a…Read more
Steve Loses Medications, Finds More Time with Grandchildren After Gastric Bypass Surgery
Tired of feeling miserable and motivated to watch his grandchildren grow up, Steve chose gastric bypass surgery at the Bariatric & Metabolic Institute to change his life. Read his story. Frustrated but Determined I struggled with weight on and off for the last 30 years. I would lose weight with diets, but when I stopped…Read more
12 Questions to Ask Before Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric surgery, or weight loss surgery, is a powerful tool that is proven to transform lives by resolving and preventing weight-related diseases, improving quality of life and extending life expectancy up to 10 years. It is important to understand that bariatric surgery is permanent, and you should gather as much information as possible before making…Read more
11 Tips to Avoid Weight Regain After Bariatric Surgery
Weight loss after bariatric surgery does not always follow a straight path. Sometimes, the number on the scale goes up after weeks of following the bariatric eating plan, which can be disheartening. There’s no need to panic, but weight gain after bariatric surgery should be an indicator to make adjustments to your eating and exercise…Read more
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 be watched 24/7? Do I need rehab? Will I ever be able to do the activities that I used to? The answers to these questions…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 perfect combination, and are approved for bariatric surgery eating plan established by the experts at the Bariatric & Metabolic Institute at Arkansas Heart Hospital. Try this…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 need to follow extra measures to stay cool. Why should cardiac patients be cautious? Dr. Mahesh Bavineni, general cardiologist at Arkansas Heart Hospital, says that…Read more