By Randall Staley, MD Impacting Health, Happiness, and Society Loneliness is a problem for many Americans, affecting not only their physical health and mental well-being but also society as a whole. In our fast-paced and interconnected world, it’s easy to assume loneliness is a rare phenomenon. However, the reality is far from it. Loneliness has […]
Category Archives: Renaissance Women’s Healthcare
Mental Health Month
Medical Associates of Northwest Arkansas (MANA) is kicking off Mental Health Awareness Month with a message: mental health is an essential part of a person’s whole health. MANA physicians, providers, and nurses across 25 locations are wearing a green lapel pin this month to increase awareness of the importance of mental health as part of […]
MANA Doctors Featured in Our Health
Several MANA doctors are featured in the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette’s Our Health magazine in the March 2023 “Top Doctors” issue. Dr. Kelly Pierce, a breast radiologist at The Breast Center, a MANA Clinic, is featured on the cover. On page 12, you will find the article that includes several MANA doctors. Angela Curry, MD, Gynecology, […]
Understanding Uterine Fibroids
Uterine fibroids are benign, muscular tumors that grow in the uterus. They are also called leiomyomas or myomas. Uterine fibroids are very common, affecting up to 70% of women at some point in their lives. They can range in size from small pea-sized nodules to large tumors that can distort the shape of the uterus. […]
Time for a Pap Test?
A Pap test or Pap smear is a simple test that checks the health of your cervix. It looks for cell changes that can signal future cervical cancers. Straight Talk about Pap Smears You should begin having annual Pap smears at age 21. Pap smears over 30 Pap smears should be part of your yearly […]
MANA Voted the Best of Northwest Arkansas 2022!
Each year, The Best of Northwest Arkansas Reader’s Poll tabulates the votes of thousands of people in Northwest Arkansas. The results show the services that people in Northwest Arkansas love the most. Each year, MANA clinics show up on this list of winners. Here are the honorees for 2022. WINNER – BEST MEDICAL CLINICS MANA […]
Is Soy Good for You?
Soy beans turn up in a lot of processed foods, and also in soy-based foods and drinks like edamame, tofu, and soy milk. Soy is also found in soy sauce, miso, and other flavorings. It’s considered a low-fat, low cholesterol alternatives to animal foods. But is soy good for you? Soybeans provide protein and a […]
Ovarian Cancer Myths
Ovarian cancer is expected to affect almost 20,000 American women this year. It is the most deadly reproductive cancer and the fifth most common cause of death from cancer in women. Yet many women don’t know the basic information about this type of cancer. Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month Take the quiz to see how much […]
Family Health History for Well Woman Visits
Women should schedule a well woman visit each year. At well woman visits, you’ll have a physical exam checking basics like your weight, blood pressure, and health history. You’ll have a pelvic exam and a clinical breast exam. You’ll also be asked about your family health history. Prepare for those family health history questions ahead […]
Did TikTok Tell You You’re Depressed?
About 7% of American adults suffer from depression, and 18% from anxiety, according to a research paper from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. If you watch a few #sad or #depressed videos on TikTok, though, the platform may serve up nearly 100% sad content for you. What you watch, share, like, and follow […]