I don’t know about you, but every year my New Year’s resolution is to be healthier and lose the 10 pounds that I gained during the holidays! I usually vow not to eat pizza or cheese dip or processed foods for the entire month of January. Usually by January 8 I have blown it and…
Seniors today are living longer and staying active well past what their parents or grandparents ever considered possible. But with this added longevity comes a range of physical issues, from worn-out knees and hips to losing cognitive touch with the people and memories that matter most. Fortunately, Central Arkansas boasts a number of specialty care…
Few people in the country, arguably the world, know more about joint replacement than C. Lowry Barnes, M.D., chairman of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Arkansas for Medical Science (UAMS). One of the country’s foremost authorities on joint replacement, Dr. Barnes has patented four orthopedic surgery devices, designed numerous hip and…
The Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences was one of the beneficiaries of this year’s QVC Presents “Shoes on Sale,” an event that supports breast cancer research and education. UAMS has been involved with the event, which is hosted by QVC and the Fashion Footwear Charitable Foundation, for…
By Tracy Courage :: Photography by Jamison Mosley [dropcap]P[/dropcap]rosthetics have come such a long way that it can be hard to tell whether or not someone is missing a limb. With advanced technology, prosthetics look real and simulate the body’s natural movement. Dr. Michael Kaczkowski, a specialist at the Center for Alloplastic Facial Reconstruction and…
Radiology Associates, P.A., (RAPA) is a Little Rock-based medical practice that provides Arkansas patients with a wide range of diagnostic and treatment services. The practice serves communities throughout the state with on-site and teleradiology coverage. RAPA’s physicians are highly trained and skilled in all radiological disciplines. Dr. Kathleen Sitarik (left) and Dr. Shannon Turner (right)…
ARcare, a medical clinic with 41 locations throughout Arkansas, aims to care for every member of your family at every stage in their lives through comprehensive medical services. “Health for All” is ARcare’s mission, and it’s at the core of everything the clinic does – including the organization’s emphasis on customer health, community health, employee…
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]here was a time when reaching retirement age meant slowing down and taking in the world from the sidelines. It’s not so anymore. Today’s seniors are cut from different cloth than their parents and exist in such numbers they continue to be a force to be reckoned with in virtually every element of daily life.…
[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he key to keeping your heart healthy is to take control of your own health, and knowing your risk factors is a good place to start. “Our duty is to prevent disease, which we try to accomplish by advising a heart-healthy diet, exercise and medications to control blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes,” says Dr. Yazan Ghosheh,…
This disease affects millions throughout the United States, including many people all across Arkansas. Breast cancer begins in the body due to the formation of abnormal cells. These particular cells are usually found in a mammogram or individuals may find a lump, which may indicate an abnormality, when doing breast self-exams. Early diagnosis is extremely…
