Well-Being
Pineapple is the Harvest of the Month
If you occasionally find yourself dreaming of warm, sunshine-filled days, complete with a hammock on a beach somewhere in the tropics, you’re not alone. But let’s take these dreams up a notch: Get a slice of pineapple, close your eyes, and take your tastebuds to the tropics, too, as you picture your happy place. Improved… View Full Post
CHI St. Vincent Morrilton Wound Care Center Hosting Free Foot Screening
The CHI St. Vincent Morrilton Wound Care Center will host a free foot screening for the public from 10–11am on April 19, 2024. The event will take place at the Hickey Building located at 4 Hospital Drive in Morrilton and center clinicians will be checking for non-healing wounds and other conditions. Patients with diabetes, pre-diabetes or who… View Full Post
Colon Cancer on the Rise Among Young Adults: 3 Factors that Increase Your Risk
Once considered a disease of older adults, colon cancer is now becoming more common in people under 50. While the reasons behind this worrisome trend are still unclear, several factors within your control likely play a role. Read on to understand the three most common risk factors you can change or modify to help lower… View Full Post
“Let Thy Food Be Thy Medicine” | Celebrate National Nutrition Month This March
Did you know National Nutrition Month is celebrated in March? This is an excellent opportunity to stress the importance of a balanced diet and exercise. “Let thy food be thy medicine,” was said by Hippocrates and can still be applied today. Your body gets nutrients from a healthy, balanced diet. These nutrients are fuel that… View Full Post