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Do you want to be a better listener? Here is an advanced practice drill. Listen to someone you really disagree with. It should not be a challenge to find someone in today’s political climate.

Even for those with no Irish heritage to boast, St. Patrick’s Day means a time of fellowship and fun with friends and family. Here in Arkansas, the celebration will include a slew of parades across the state.

With American Heart Month in full swing, CHI St. Vincent has launched an online assessment tool to help people start taking control of their own heart health. The free test allows participants to gain access to their heart age, as well as a comprehensive breakdown of their potential heart-health risks.

North Carolina toddler Annie was watching “Sesame Street” late December when her mom, Amanda, thought she heard Grover say the “F” word. Annie’s dad (my son Thomas) replayed the segment, agreed it was debatable, posted it to Reddit, launching a top listing, 124,000 views, 3,400 comments and an international sensation.

Feb. 1 marks the beginning of American Heart Month, an annual reminder for people to take charge of their heart health. CHI St. Vincent, which has the largest and most diverse network of heart specialists in the state, continues to lead the growing efforts to improve heart health.

Gambel Communications is proud to be completing its second year publishing The New Orleans 100. This milestone is made sweeter because Tod Smith, general manager of our presenting sponsor, WWL-TV (CBS, Tegna), recently was awarded The 100 Companies’ inaugural Visionary Award.

American Heart Association’s revolutionary movement, Healthy for Good, inspires people to create lasting changes in their health and in their lives. Make 2019 the year to be “healthy for good,” with the following tips:

Happy New Year! It’s hard to believe that another year has come and gone. As we kick off 2019, it’s time to turn our attention to the year ahead and resolve to get on track this year, whether in business, personal finance, health or wellness.

According to Forbes, only 8 percent of people accomplish their New Year’s resolutions. Here are a few guidelines to ensure your 2019 resolution is a success:

We all know the importance of taking care of ourselves physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. But how do we find time for self-care?

Many people journal to pass the time, relax or keep a log of their accomplishments, but did you know that it can benefit your mental and even physical health?

Resolve to fill your life with more pleasure and beauty in our overworked world by getting to know the rich local art scene. At The Galleries at Library Square, exhibitions open every month with refreshments and live music from talented musicians, thanks to the Central Arkansas Library System’s Arkansas Sounds music series.

One Word 365 says by choosing your word, it becomes the compass that directs your decisions and guides your steps.

Christmas is less than two weeks away and there’s still shopping to do. If this sounds like you, here are suggestions for last-minute gifts:

With the season of giving right around the corner, the CHI St. Vincent Foundation offers unique opportunities to make a difference right here in Arkansas.

Holiday light displays are a tradition for many folks around the state. We’ve rounded up some of the best, so pack up the family and take in the sights:

It started with some fudge pies baked for a preschool fundraiser. Today, those homemade desserts have become a thriving business with a philanthropic mission baked right in.

Just last year I joined the Yeti tribe, thrilled with how my tumbler kept my coffee warm for hours. Even though it is chilly now, I dream of warmer weather and picnics, dining al fresco and outdoor concerts. But how do I keep my white wine cool?

More than 300 Arkansans are waiting for an organ transplant. Arkansas Regional Organ Recovery Agency (ARORA) was established in 1987 as a nonprofit, independent organ procurement agency. Its mission is to facilitate providing organs and tissue for life-saving and life-enhancing transplantation.

Halloween is an especially busy time of year for Linda Howell. She laughs when she is referred to as “the ghost lady” but the author, historian and now paranormal researcher understands why. Host Natalie Ghidotti talks to Linda about the experience that ultimately led her to write “Haunted Tours of Little Rock” and open a business with the same name.

Night Terrors Haunted House in Little Rock offers three different experiences in one convenient location. Choose any combination for a unique scare.

It seems like everything is go, go, go these days, and workplace anxiety is among the top absenteeism causes. As life and work become more fast-paced, it’s important to encourage a healthy work environment. Here are a few tips that can help employees stay physically and mentally healthy:

Early voting begins Oct. 22. Here are a few things to note:

There’s a reason we refer to Rex Nelson as “Mr. Autumn.”

If you’ve been downtown, you’ve likely seen them. Little Rock’s two red-shirted ambassadors were originally hired in 2017 to aid visitors and residents in the central business district around Main Street. Last week, Downtown Little Rock Partnership expanded the program to include the River Market.

Fayetteville residents can now pedal their way around town thanks to a new bike-share program. The program was created through a partnership with the University of Arkansas and the Fayetteville Advertising and Promotion Commission and approved by the city council last month.

It’s hard to believe in this day and age that not too long ago, smoking was considered glamorous and even healthy. ESSE Purse Museum’s latest exhibit, “Up In Smoke,” takes a look back at a time when Americans were duped into seeing cigarettes as sophisticated and sultry — before the truth about the danger of cigarettes disrupted the tobacco industry.

Cities from Seattle to St. Petersburg are banning single-use plastics like plastic straws, utensils and stirrers to limit the amount of plastic waste in the oceans.

Some positions require you to master the balancing act while quickly changing from hat to hat. If you find yourself in this position, here are some practical tactics you can implement to make jumping from project to project as painless as possible:

A new women-focused group has launched an inspirational speaker series. PowHer Players is hosting its first event at Heifer International headquaters on Thursday, Sept. 20, with featured speaker Ardyth Neill, president of Heifer Interational.