Honest Paws, a pet wellness brand, recently conducted a study to find the best dog-friendly parks and hiking areas in the country. Among the dozens of places are two standouts in Arkansas: Buffalo National River and Hot Springs National Park. The motivation to conduct such a study, they say, was due to the fact…
Ask An Expert: Elder Independence Home Care How do you know when a loved one may need additional assistance in their home? A place to start is by assessing their current level of independence. Note that you may not be able to answer some of these questions without talking to other family members, close…
Ask An Expert: Countertop World Why should I consider replacing my countertops? Updated countertops are a huge selling point if you are considering placing your home on the market. You also might be considering updating the look of your home, and countertops are a huge step in the right direction. You may also find…
Ask An Expert: Conway Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Center Conway Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Center (COSMC) brings innovation and expertise in orthopedics and sports medicine. Voted as one of AY’s Best Orthopedic Groups for 2021, COSMC has provided comprehensive orthopedic care since 1988. The center is anchored by the experience and expertise of…
Ask An Expert: Conway Regional Maternal-Fetal Medicine Center of Arkansas Dawn S. Hughes, MD, Perinatologist “Maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) comprises of specialists who are obstetricians which provide specialized care for women with high-risk pregnancies. We have the pleasure of caring for two patients at once. We work in collaboration with neonatologists, genetic counselors, pediatric specialists…
Ask An Expert: Conway Regional Cardiovascular Clinic What is the best way to prevent cardiovascular disease? Managing the risk factors that are in your control is the number one way to prevent cardiovascular disease. What are the most important risk factors that can be managed? Smoking cessation and controlling blood…
Ask An Expert: CHI St. Vincent Heart Institute David Griffin, MD Does heart disease begin when you are older? No. This is a common misconception that the need to combat heart disease doesn’t begin until an older age. It’s never too early to implement healthy lifestyle changes. Making small changes now, like walking more…
Ask An Expert: Briarwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center When is it time to consider a “skilled nursing facility?” When evaluating a senior, it’s important to look at the ADL list because it will touch on points when nursing home care could be required: • Cannot use telephone • Unable to shop without assistance or…
Ask An Expert: Cigar Republic Joe Miller, Owner/GM What is the state of the cigar industry heading into 2022? There was a steady growth period for cigars for several years before COVID-19, and the pandemic has simply accelerated that growth. In 2021, our industry imported more than 400 million cigars into the U.S., which…
Ask An Expert: Arkansas Aesthetics Katherine Thomas, RN “We never want to change the way that you look — we only want to enhance what you have naturally and to prevent damage from the aging process.” What makes Arkansas Aesthetics different? The whole patient experience is a priority for us. We keep our…
