BHealthy Blog

Is Your Blood Pressure Under Control?
Nearly half of adults in America have high blood pressure or hypertension. States like Arkansas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Texas have the highest hypertension prevalence, according

10 Tips for Improving Your Heart Health
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the U.S. – but you can take measures to prevent it.

Is Gluten to Blame?
Bloating. Gas. Inflammation. Brain fog. If you’re one starchy meal away from any of these symptoms, you could be experiencing gluten intolerance. Gluten intolerance or

When You Should Go to Your Doctor, Urgent Care, or the Emergency Room
Your baby is having a high fever that won’t go away; you accidentally fell off the stairs at your job, or even worse, you may have woken up in the middle of the night having abdominal pain; all of these are non-expected situations. That’s why it’s crucial when you’re injured or hurt and need medical attention to know whether to visit your primary care provider, go to an urgent care center, or head to the Emergency Room (ER).
Dr. Wilson Cruz Leal, primary care provider and Dr. Sarah Tshitterge, provider from the emergency department, answer a common question of when you should go to a doctor, urgent care or the emergency room.

De-stress Your Holiday
By Crystal Lougin, Director of Baptist Health Behavioral Health-Fort Smith The holidays are a time of joy and reflection, but if you’re holiday shopping it

Four Action Steps to Assist in Your Pursuit for Better Health and Fitness in 2024
In every aspect of our life, we should strive to improve. I would bet everyone reading this has at one time or another along the way had a vision of the type of person they would like to be. The question you need to ask is: Do your actions match up with the type of person you inspire to be? Do they move you toward your goal?