Adults need at least 30 minutes of physical activity each day. Children need 60 minutes of physical activity every single day. Staying active provides several health benefits; it can help you maintain a healthy weight, improve your mood, and reduce your risk for chronic health problems. Here are a few fun ways to stay physically […]
Category Archives: MANA Family Medicine
What Do You Do When You Get Sick?
What is the first thing that you do when you start feeling ill? Do you research your symptoms online? Do you try self-care until your symptoms get severe? Maybe you go to a walk-in clinic or an urgent care clinic. The first thing that you should do when you get sick is to call your […]
CDC Recommends Cloth Face Masks in Public
The CDC is now recommending wearing cloth face masks in public to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. We are asking you to please wear your mask to the clinic if you have an appointment. Mask Wearing 101: Learn more about the types of masks and how to wear one effectively! Learn how to make […]
Things to Do During Self-Quarantine
Facts and information about the coronavirus pandemic are constantly changing. Visit the CDC site for the most up-to-date information during the COVID-19 outbreak. The best way to protect yourself and others from 2019 novel coronavirus is to stay home as much as possible. However, isolating yourself at home can affect your mental, emotional, and physical […]
COVID-19 Outbreak: Dos and Don’ts
Facts and information about the coronavirus pandemic are constantly changing. Visit the CDC site for the most up-to-date information during the COVID-19 outbreak. There are more than 32 million confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the United States, and we are seeing more new cases every day. Vaccination is the best way to prevent the spread […]
MANA Fever or Respiratory Symptoms Clinic
Facts and information about the coronavirus pandemic are changing rapidly. Visit the CDC site for the most up-to-date information during the COVID-19 outbreak. MANA Family Medicine South has established a Fever or Respiratory Symptom Clinic at 2523 East Huntsville Road in Fayetteville, open Monday-Friday, 7 am to 5 pm. The clinic is located next door […]
TeleVisits for Northwest Arkansas
TeleVisits are face-to-face appointments with your regular MANA doctors using the myMANA health portal on your desktop computer or the healow application on your mobile phone and tablet. Physicians at Fayetteville Diagnostic Clinic and MANA Family Medicine practices are using TeleVisits to serve patients with common health problems like digestive upsets, sore throat, allergies, and […]
Heading Outdoors? Keep Your Distance From Animals to Avoid Disease
Wildlife can look cute and cuddly, but many animals carry disease. Some animals may also scratch or bite, which can lead to injury or infection. Whether you’re out camping at a state park, hiking through a national forest, or strolling through the park by your house, make sure you’re aware of the risks that animals […]
Do You Know That You’re Healthy?
Are you healthy? Maybe you live a healthy lifestyle — you eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, read nutrition facts labels, get thirty minutes of physical activity every day, and you have good sleep habits. While eating a nutritious diet, exercising regularly, and getting enough sleep can promote good health and reduce your risk for […]
The Difference Between Serving Size and Portion Size
Knowing how to read a nutrition facts label is an important skill. However, you can still miss information even if you routinely check things like calorie counts, added sugars, and total grams of fat. Understanding serving size can be a little tricky. Here’s some information explaining the difference between serving size and portion size. What’s […]