Stress is a normal part of life. In short bursts, it can help you respond to challenges, meet a deadline or react quickly in an emergency. But when stress continues for weeks or months, your body may have difficulty returning to its normal resting state. Trouble sleeping, muscle tension, fatigue, irritability and difficulty concentrating can all be signs that chronic stress is affecting your health.
A complex, minimally invasive procedure helped Kathy Allen avoid a third open-heart surgery and return home with more energy and little pain. For most of her life, Kathryn “Kathy” Allen, 77, has managed heart conditions. Born with a congenital heart defect, she underwent two open-heart surgeries before doctors discovered something unexpected during routine cardiac monitoring: two large aneurysms in her chest.
Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death across the country, and what you eat plays a bigger role than many people realize. The right meals can lower blood pressure, protect your arteries and keep your heart strong for years to come. The wrong ones can quietly work against you. At INTEGRIS Health, we’re discussing the DASH diet and foods to avoid for heart health.
Hard seasons hit everyone differently. For some, it’s grief, for others, a job loss, a health scare or just the slow grind of too much for too long. When the weight piles up, reaching for something to make it all go quiet feels like the easiest option. INTEGRIS Health is suggesting some alternative stress management techniques that don’t involve numbing out or being bored. The goal isn’t to white-knuckle your way through pain. It’s to find coping strategies that actually help you feel a little more like yourself again.
Fiber has long been an important part of nutrition advice, but a social media trend called fibermaxxing has brought it renewed attention. Fibermaxxing encourages people to eat more high-fiber foods to support digestion, regularity and gut health. But increasing fiber too quickly can cause gas, bloating and cramping. Learn which fibermaxxing foods to add, which foods to approach carefully and how to increase your fiber intake safely.
Most people associate aging well with how they look, but the habits that actually add quality years to your life have very little to do with appearance. Discover INTEGRIS Health's healthy aging tips to help you move, think and feel better. This guide covers the daily practices that support a sharper mind, a stronger body and a more resilient sense of well-being. Small shifts that, over time, make a real difference in how you live.
Knee or hip pain can gradually change how you sleep, move and participate in everyday activities. If pain or stiffness continues despite medication, physical therapy, activity changes or injections, it may be time to talk with an orthopedic specialist.
Heart failure is not always permanently reversible, but in some people, heart function and symptoms improve significantly when the underlying cause is treated. Even when heart function improves, ongoing treatment and monitoring are usually important.
Waking up to loose strands on your pillow feels alarming. Running fingers through your hair only to pull away handfuls sparks panic. You have to wonder, “Why am I losing so much hair?” Discovering the root of the problem is the only way to take control of your hair loss treatment plan. You are not alone, and finding a path forward begins with clear information.
Heart disease can develop quietly over many years. High cholesterol and plaque buildup often cause no noticeable symptoms, so many people may not recognize their risk until a serious cardiovascular event occurs. This is especially concerning in Oklahoma, where heart disease is the leading cause of death.
