Health

Over a year after breaking ground, the CHI St. Vincent Arkansas Neuroscience Institute recently held the grand opening of its newly constructed Research and Education Center in Sherwood.

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

Have you ever experienced a feeling of chronic workplace stress that you struggled to manage? According to the World Health Organization, it is now an official medical diagnosis. Burnout now appears on the International Classification of Diseases, or ICD-11, under the category of problems associated with employment or unemployment.

The popularity of podcasts has boomed in recent years, and Arkansas Children’s recently adopted the trend with its “Live. Learn. & Play” podcast series.

Many in our society are focusing on making their lives greener. But for some, the concept seems so vast that it’s hard to understand the lingo.

After years of a sedentary lifestyle, I recently made the difficult decision to start working out. Having actively avoided physical fitness since high school, I had no idea where to begin.

Increased skepticism surrounding vaccines has led to a resurgence in mumps outbreaks in recent years, and Arkansas Children’s Hospital (ACH) is leading the charge to prevent the epidemic from reaching our state.

A 2018 study by an Arizona State University research team found evidence that a modified diet can drastically transform the lives of people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The group, led by ASU professor James Adams, altered the diets of 67 children and adults with ASD and monitored their developments through a variety of tests over the course of a year.

We know that meal-prepping healthy foods is helpful for busy lifestyles, but it’s still overwhelming. Here’s what you’re doing wrong with meal prep: You’re trying to prep complete meals.

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.

Achieving optimum success while keeping office stress levels at a minimum is a difficult tightrope for employers to walk. As everyone seeks to improve workplace wellness in 2019, media company Well+Good recently released its predictions for what to expect this year.

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.

The arrival of winter weather brings a heightened risk of catching the common cold. The following measures can be taken to avoid contracting the dreaded virus:

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:

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is saying goodbye to the Obama administration’s school lunch and breakfast program in a move to serve meals more appealing to students.

As people strive for healthier lifestyles in this season of resolutions, 10 Fitness has a unique offer for businesses seeking a corporate wellness program. With 11 locations across the state, each with trainers and classes, 10 Fitness partners with companies to offer gym memberships as an employee benefit.

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?

This new year, a healthier and happier you is just a tap or swipe away. There are countless apps designed to help users stick to their New Year’s resolutions:

For all the joy it brings, the holiday season can cause even the most committed diets to come to a halt. Here are a few tips to maintain a healthy lifestyle this holiday season:

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.

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.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a record number of deaths during the 2017-2018 flu season, with the death toll reaching more than 80,000 people in the United States alone.

In 1888, the Washington Monument opened to the public, Ernest Thayer published the baseball anthem “Casey at the Bat” and the state of Arkansas was just turning 52 years old. That’s also when St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock and St. Joseph’s Infirmary in Hot Springs first opened their doors to care for residents in those growing communities.

Arkansas Children’s Hospital offers music therapy services to help patients like five-year-old Kaelynn cope with illness.

Mental health issues such as depression and anxiety are often not addressed in the workplace until there’s a crisis. Interventions and practices that promote good mental health in the workplace can include:

As working professionals, we’re all too familiar with the afternoon slump, as productivity and motivation often decline in our post-lunch exhaustion. Most people don’t take naps while at work, but could there be benefits to midday rest?

Uh oh. A new study has some scary implications for our reliance on cellphones, tablets and computer screens. Those blue-tinged displays could lead to serious eye problems – maybe even blindness.

You might be hearing a lot of chatter about intermittent fasting (IF). The basics: You can eat what you want, but only during a specific timeframe.

Skin cancer, the most common type of cancer, is also the most preventable, according to Dr. Mark Viegas with CHI St. Vincent. Skin cancer can almost always be cured if discovered and treated early.

February marks Heart Month, an annual observance encouraging Americans to focus on their heart health. CHI St. Vincent asks whether individuals with chest pain know when to call an ambulance or take antacid, since symptoms may be similar.