FamJam Saturday Returns to The Jones Center! FamJam Saturday is back at The Jones Center with a holiday story time adventure in December and a bilingual (Spanish/English) concert in January by Grammy Award-winning artists 123…
Sheldon Riklon, M.D., UAMS Family Medicine PhysicianThe best way to prevent the flu is to get vaccinated every year. However, myths about the flu shot often cause people to skip it. For National Flu Vaccination…
Northwest Arkansas ej eddōkḷọk wōt. Jej aolep ej jokwe e im eñjake iakwe, aiboojoj, im eobrak kōn tōmak im ṃanit ko. Meñe ej pād ilo ilo Bentonville, ak Fayetteville, Roger ak Springdale, ak ijoko jet…
What is the difference between farsightedness and nearsightedness? Farsightedness (hyperopia) and nearsightedness (myopia) are classified as refractive errors. Astigmatism (blurred or distorted vision at all distances) is also a refractive error. Refractive errors are the…
Why do we get sick during colder weather? When the temperature drops, your body goes through changes that may impact how it fights diseases and illnesses. When cold and dry air is breathed in, blood…
How can I maintain a healthy diet during the holidays? The holidays can be a tough time for many trying to manage good eating habits. There are gatherings at home and at work. People are…
What is Parkinson’s Disease? Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative brain condition that affects the nervous system and parts of the body controlled by the nerves. Neurons (nerve cells in the brain) slowly break down and…
Northwest Arkansas’ climate is changing, with temperatures warming and storms and dry spells intensifying now and into the future. Native plants in gardens, parks and open spaces are a powerful part of climate adaptation. Ozark…
Riiti ilo Kajin Majel: Juon eṃṃakūt ikijjien Soccer ilo RMI The Marshall Islands Soccer Federation (MISF) are scouting for US-based players, coaches, and administrators to help them achieve their goal of competing internationally. Shem Livai…
September Public Health Column written by Sheldon Riklon, M.D., UAMS Family Medicine Physician The back-to-school season means getting everything ready for your kids to have a successful year, and there’s one thing that should be…
