How much exercise should I get every day to stay heart healthy?
Well, we are half way through American Heart Month! But it is important to keep the discussion about heart health going because heart...
Chocolate Festival in Altus has us asking: what are the health benefits of chocolate?
Just a reminder: the annual Chocolate Festival in Altus, OK is almost here! This is an annual benefit for the Altus Armed Services YMCA...
Let's Celebrate American Heart Month, Southwest Oklahoma!
American Heart Month is upon us! February is recognized as American Heart Month annually by the American Heart Association to promote...
Keto diet: Is it safe and effective?
Well, we've almost made it to the end of January. That means a lot of us have begun kicking our diets (or questioning them) in high gear....
What is Tamiflu and how does it work?
With this year's flu season being the worst since the 2014-15 flu season, you are probably hearing a lot about the drug Tamiflu...
Bacteria and produce: The latest E. Coli outbreak in U.S.
You may or may not have heard, but an E. Coli outbreak was recently announced in the U.S. and Canada. So far, the E. Coli outbreak has...
Recent Changes to Blood Pressure Standards: How it may affect you and what to do about it
Most of us have our blood pressure checked each time we visit the doctor. For many of us, this can bring us face to face with...
Folic Acid is Fantastic: Folic Acid Awareness Week promotes healthy diets and outcomes
January 7 - 13, 2018 is being recognized as National Folic Acid Awareness week. You are probably now asking yourself, "Huh? What's so...
Reducing Your Risk of Stroke
Did you know that stroke is the nation’s fourth leading cause of death? Stroke, or cerebrovascular accident (CVA), happens when blood...
Hypertension: More Than Just High Blood Pressure
Did you know that about 1 in 3 adults in the United States has high blood pressure (hypertension)? This condition often shows no warning...
