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Disconnecting from Your Phone Can Help You Reconnect with the World

Have you ever felt stressed or nervous when you forgot to take your phone with you when you left home? Ever told yourself you'd go to sleep after one more YouTube video only to look at the time and realize you spent another two hours watching videos? I'm sure we all do this at times. But have you ever thought about your phone's impact on your overall mental health? Dr. Chad Rogers is here to tell us about the science behind cell phone usage and some of the negative (and positive) impacts it can have on our mental health.

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What Are ACEs and How Do They Affect My Practice?

On the heels of AFMC’s ACEs & Resilience Summit, we’re revisiting ACEs. Has the definition changed? Have we learned more about ACEs’ effect on future health outcomes? What new tools exist to help build resilience? For answers to all these questions and more, read on.

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Kayaking is a Healthy and Fun Way to Explore the Natural State

You may not think the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) has a whole lot to do with canoeing, kayaking, or paddling. Surprisingly, it’s a big part of what they do. While AGFC does primarily deal with hunting and fishing, they also are all for preserving our beautiful waterways. Whether you’re canoeing, paddling, or kayaking, there are some great spots to float here in Arkansas and AGFC is ready to teach you the tips and tricks you need to become a kayaking connoisseur!

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Understanding The Truth About Male Depression

Depression is a topic that many of us may only associate with women or children, and not necessarily with men. The truth is, depression affects everyone, regardless of your gender. It's also more common in the US than you may think. Today we’re discussing the myths surrounding male depression, as well as some resources you can use to find help when you need it. 

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Living With Heart Failure

Heart failure (HF) doesn’t mean your heart has failed, only that it isn’t pumping as well as it should. A weakened heart cannot keep up its workload. It’s not able to pump as much blood and oxygen to support other organs in your body. As a result, you become tired and short of breath; you may even cough. HF, also known as congestive heart failure, makes everyday activities like walking, climbing stairs, or carrying groceries hard to do because of shortness of breath.

Alcohol Worsens Depression; Depression Worsens Alcohol Abuse

In the United States, more than 140,000 people die each year from alcohol-related causes. Primary care physicians are often the only medical professionals that an at-risk drinker will encounter, placing them in a prime position to help reduce premature morbidity and mortality from alcohol use. Incorporating annual screenings for alcohol misuse into primary care practices will aid in detecting risky or hazardous alcohol use before the onset of abuse, dependency, and physical and social injury.

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