Recent Blogs at AdventHealth Prairie Star
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Holidays
A Lighter and Brighter Season: Heart-Healthy Holiday Recipe Alternatives
Estimated read time: 3 minutesThe holiday season goes hand-in-hand with eating special foods. We plan our celebration meals with care to put our very best on the table for our loved ones.
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Health Care
Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Decrease Risk of Cognitive Decline
Estimated read time: 2 minutesA new study published in the journal Neurology suggests that consuming higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids is associated with a larger hippocampal volume (learning and memory) and better abstract...
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Public Health
Flu Fact or Fiction?
Estimated read time: 2 minutesEvery flu season, as many as 20% of Americans get sick with a virus that causes seriously uncomfortable, even lethal complications. Getting vaccinated is the most important thing you can do to protect...
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Exercise and Wellness
What to Know About Your Running Heart Rate
Estimated read time: 3 minutesStaying active every day is a great way to protect your heart and keep it healthy for the long run.
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Health Care
How Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Can Lead to Stroke
Estimated read time: 3 minutesYou've probably felt a flutter in your chest or your heart skipping a beat at some point in your life. It's very common and usually not serious. But sometimes, an irregular heartbeat can be a symptom...