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Low On Vitamin D? Here's How Your Health Can Suffer

From bone pain to depression, low levels of vitamin D can leave their mark in many ways, affecting both your physical and mental health. Here, we explore the signs of a vitamin D deficiency and what to do next.

Nov 1st, 2024

What Your Cholesterol Levels Can Tell Us About Your Health

You see and hear the word “cholesterol” everywhere, and you want to get a better handle on why everyone is so concerned about blood cholesterol levels. There are many good reasons behind this concern and we review them here.

Oct 10th, 2024

3 Tips for Maximizing Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy

You’re turning to bioidentical hormone replacement therapy to get back to your old self again. Why not aim for something better — an improved and healthier version of yourself — by maximizing this therapy?

Sep 5th, 2024

4 Reasons You Shouldn't Ignore Erectile Dysfunction

Between one-third and one-half of American men have experienced erectile dysfunction at some point. If the issue is ongoing, erectile dysfunction can be a sign of a larger problem, making it a symptom you shouldn't ignore.

Aug 6th, 2024

Pros and Cons of Getting the Flu Shot

We know summer is in full swing, but it’s also time to start looking ahead and preparing for flu season. If you’re on the fence about getting a flu shot this fall, here are some points to consider.

Jul 8th, 2024

Everything You Never Knew About Peptides

One of the biggest modern health achievements occurred with the introduction of a therapeutic peptide therapy called insulin. Based on this incredible success, we’re expanding our use of peptide therapies.

Jun 19th, 2024

Is There Any Way to Completely Avoid Having a Heart Attack?

Did you know that 80% of cardiovascular disease is preventable, which includes heart attacks? Here’s how we can take steps to help you stay on the right side of the heart health equation.

May 15th, 2024

The Link Between Nutrition and a Stronger Immune System

You take vitamin C during cold season to protect yourself, but the link between nutrition and your immune system is a little bit more complex than that. Or, perhaps it’s more simple. Here's what we mean.

Apr 1st, 2024

4 Reasons Why You're Not Losing Weight as Fast as You'd Like

You feel like you’re checking all of the weight-loss boxes, but you’re discouraged that the needle on the scale is dipping very slowly. Here are some possible reasons why this might be happening and what we can do to help.

Mar 1st, 2024

How Replacing Your Hormones Can Help You Maintain Healthy Bones

When you transition through menopause, you lose more than your ability to have children. From vaginal health to bone density, menopause casts a wide net, but we can fight back with hormone replacement therapy.

Feb 1st, 2024

Why You Shouldn't Rely on Your BMI Alone

The body mass index — or BMI — has been around for nearly 200 years, and it’s been the standard for determining whether a person’s weight is healthy or not. But this measurement has a few flaws.

Jan 3rd, 2024

How Hormone Therapy Can Boost Your Regular Skin Care Routine

Hormone replacement therapy can address a number of wellness issues in women who are transitioning through menopause. Did you know that improved skin health is one of the potential benefits?

Dec 1st, 2023

4 Reasons Why Botox® Is Still No. 1

Since its introduction two decades ago, Botox® has reigned supreme in the world of anti-aging. Here, we review four reasons why Botox continues to lead in minimally invasive cosmetic treatments.

Nov 15th, 2023

Hormone Replacement Therapy Pellets: What to Expect

Each year, more than one million women enter menopause in the United States, sending them on a hormonal journey that can have no small impact. Many are fighting back with hormone pellets.

Oct 1st, 2023

Why Is Weight Loss More Difficult After 50?

Not all that long ago, when you gained a few pounds, you were able to shed them with a little effort. Now that you’re in your 50s, or beyond, losing weight feels impossible, and you’re tired of spinning your wheels.

Sep 1st, 2023

Do You Know Your Risk Level for Heart Attacks and Strokes?

Given that heart attacks and strokes are leading causes of death in the United States, it’s potentially life-saving to understand your risk for cardiovascular problems. Here’s how we can go about it.

Aug 1st, 2023

Am I a Candidate for Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy?

Hormones influence our health and wellness in many ways, which can be made abundantly clear when your hormones are out of balance. This is when hormone replacement therapy can help.

Jul 12th, 2023

There's Help for Your Thinning Hair With Peptide Therapy

Both men and women are no strangers to thinning hair, especially as they age. Painful hair plugs are one way to restore coverage, but we prefer a more natural and comfortable approach with peptide therapy.

Jun 1st, 2023

New Weight Loss Weapons in the Battle of the Bulge

You feel like all you do is spin your wheels when you try to lose weight — sometimes losing weight, but always gaining it back, and then some. We have some new, powerful tools in our weight loss arsenal you may want to try.

May 7th, 2023

Why Gum Disease Puts You at Risk for Heart Disease

Smoking, obesity, lack of exercise — these are the usual suspects when it comes to risk factors for heart disease. Did you know that gum disease is also on the list? Here’s a look at why the health of your gums affects your heart.

Apr 10th, 2023

5 Serious Problems That Can Occur if You Have High Blood Pressure

Consider this sobering fact — high blood pressure is the number one risk factor for death globally. If you think having high blood pressure isn’t serious, think again. Here, we review five clear-and-present dangers of hypertension.

Mar 14th, 2023

Now's the Time to Reduce Fat With SculpSure®

While the temperatures are still on the colder side now, the weather will be heating up soon and the layers will be coming off. If you want to shed your winter clothes with confidence, start your SculpSure® fat-reduction journey now.

Feb 14th, 2023

Six Tips for Weathering the Triple Threat of Flu, RSV, and COVID This Season

Many agencies are referring to this year’s flu season as a triple threat, as influenza, COVID-19, and RSV collide. Whether you want to avoid these infections or get through a bout quickly, here are some tips.

Jan 15th, 2023

The Ultimate Diabetes Diet

If you have diabetes or prediabetes, your diet can make a big difference. And we’re not just referring to what you eat, but how you eat. Learn how you can manage your diabetes through better dietary habits.

Dec 5th, 2022

Myths and Facts About Arthritis

There’s only one type of arthritis, and it only develops in the elderly. These are just two of the many myths about arthritis that are all too common. If you want to know the facts about arthritis, read on to learn more.

Nov 7th, 2022

5 Steps You Can Take Today to Lower Your Blood Pressure

It’s not often that you get the chance to change the course of your health quite dramatically. Lowering your blood pressure is one such chance, and it’s not as hard as you might think.

Oct 5th, 2022

Do I Still Need a Flu Shot?

While we still may be enjoying the warmer temps of summer, the colder months are fast approaching, as is flu season. Now is the time to protect yourself and your family with the flu shot.

Sep 11th, 2022

Can I Be Overweight and Healthy?

You’re carrying some excess pounds and you want to know whether you can still be healthy despite the extra weight. The answer is complicated, but there are some universal risks in being overweight.

Aug 8th, 2022

Five Diabetes Complications and How To Prevent Them

When you have diabetes, you’re at risk for some serious, and even life-threatening, conditions. Here, we review five common side effects of diabetes and what you can do to offset them.

Jul 11th, 2022

How Much Should I Exercise for Better Health?

One of the best ways to improve almost every area of your health is through exercise. To ensure you’re getting the most out of your regimen, we take a look at some rules of thumb that are easy to follow.

Jun 1st, 2022

How Dermal Fillers Provide Natural-looking Results

You want to dial back the signs of aging in your face, but you don’t want to look “plastic.” Dermal fillers are an excellent anti-aging solution that provides natural-looking results—it’s you, just a few years younger.

May 3rd, 2022

Signs of a Vitamin C Deficiency

Vitamin C supports your health in many different ways, from fighting disease to keeping your skin healthy. Unfortunately, more than 7% of Americans aren’t getting enough of this crucial vitamin, creating a range of side effects.

Apr 4th, 2022

Things You're Doing That Might Aggravate Your Arthritis

Arthritis can be very frustrating to deal with since there is no cure, but there are lifestyle changes you can make that go a long way toward better managing the joint pain and inflammation.

Mar 3rd, 2022

Why Can't I Sleep?

A whopping 70 million people in the United States suffer from chronic sleep problems due to a wide range of reasons. Here, we’re going to discuss the role that nutrition and hormones play in your ability to sleep well — or not!

Feb 2nd, 2022

The Link Between Periodontal Disease and Heart Disease

People who have periodontal (gum) disease have two to three times the risk for a serious cardiac event. This connection is more than coincidence, which is why evaluating your gum health is so important.

Jan 10th, 2022

Can Cosmetic Injectables Deliver Results Before the Holidays?

The holidays are fast upon us and, as you scramble around to prepare, you look in the mirror and wish there was a quick fix for the signs of aging on your face. Well, there is, and it comes in the form of cosmetic injectables.

Dec 6th, 2021

Popular Uses for SculpSure®: Body Contouring Without Surgery

Most everyone has a problem area (or several) when it comes to stubborn deposits of fat. The odds are good that our SculpSure® fat-reduction and body-contouring technology can tackle them all.

Nov 10th, 2021

Five Ways to Improve Your Blood Sugar Levels

Whether you’ve already been diagnosed with diabetes or you’re prediabetic, managing the levels of glucose in your blood is paramount. Here are five great tips to help keep your blood sugar in check.

Oct 19th, 2021

When (and Why) Should I Get a Flu Shot?

While the world focuses on COVID-19 vaccines, we urge you not to forget your annual flu shot, which can help protect you against a different type of viral infection that also affects your respiratory system.

Sep 13th, 2021

What to Expect During a CIMT

While there's no such thing as a crystal ball when it comes to your cardiovascular health, there are a few tests that help us screen your risks for heart disease, including the CIMT. Here’s what you can expect.

Aug 15th, 2021

Eight Reasons to Improve Your Nutrition

The expression, “Garbage in, garbage out,” certainly applies to your nutrition. Your body relies on what you eat for optimal function, so if you want to get the most out of your body, you need to watch what you put into it.

Jul 26th, 2021

High Blood Pressure Increases Your Risk for These Conditions

There’s a good reason why high blood pressure is often referred to as a silent killer, since the problem can go very much unnoticed until a symptom develops — and these “symptoms” are often life-threatening.

Jun 16th, 2021

Can Genetic Testing Predict My Heart Health?

Heart disease is not only the leading cause of death in the United States, but many of the conditions that fall under this heading develop without warning. Can genetic testing better identify cardiovascular risks?

May 9th, 2021

Slim Down in Time for Summer

Whether you’ve put on the infamous quarantine 15 or you’ve struggled with your weight for years, now’s the time to take charge of your body. We can help you reach your goals through weight loss and body sculpting.

Apr 1st, 2021

Start Your SculpSureⓇ Treatments Now for a Bathing-Suit-Ready Body

While it still may feel like winter outside, the warmer months are right around the corner. If you want to greet the summer season with a body that’s bathing suit ready, now’s the time to start your SculpSure treatments.

Mar 3rd, 2021

Five Exercises That Boost Your Heart Health

A whopping 200,000 deaths from heart disease and stroke each year in the United States could have been prevented, and exercise is one of the best ways to accomplish this. Here are five to get you started.

Feb 1st, 2021

How Your Genes May Predict Your Heart Health

While there’s no such thing as a crystal ball when it comes to your heart health, some clues may lie in your genes. Here’s a look at whether genetic testing can help you stay one step ahead of heart disease.

Jan 1st, 2021

Look Your Best for the Holidays With Cosmetic Injectables

You ensure that everything looks its best for the holidays, and now it’s time to give yourself a little sprucing up. Cosmetic injectables are the quickest and easiest way to give yourself a fresh, youthful look in time for the holidays.

Dec 1st, 2020

The Link Between High Blood Pressure and Erectile Dysfunction

Nearly half of Americans have high blood pressure and a little more than half of men experience problems with erectile dysfunction. There is a connection between these alarming numbers, and we explore that here.

Nov 1st, 2020

When Do I Need a Carotid Intima Media Thickness Ultrasound?

Heart disease is the leading cause of death of both men and women in the United States, and also one of the most preventable. To stay one step ahead of your heart health, here’s how a carotid intima media thickness ultrasound can help.

Sep 30th, 2020

Help! I Need to Lose Some Weight

No matter how many products and services promise to help you lose weight in little time with no effort, the fact is that healthy weight loss takes time and work. With patience, effort, and oversight, however, you can achieve great results.

Sep 14th, 2020

Family Care and COVID-19: What You Should Know

Over the past six months, our world has been taken over by the threat of COVID-19, forcing many of us to delay our routine health needs. Here’s a look at how we can still provide your family with the care they need.

Aug 6th, 2020

5 Signs You Could Be Suffering from a Testosterone Deficiency

The effects that testosterone has on your body are made abundantly clear when your levels are low. From impaired sexual function to fatigue, here are five signs that you may be suffering from a testosterone deficiency.

Jul 14th, 2020

5 Tips for Strengthening Your Immune System

The importance of a strong immune system is clear as the country grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic. A healthy immune system is something we should strive for at all times, and here are some tips to get you started.

Jun 26th, 2020

How to Drop the Chips and Implement a Healthy Quarantine Eating Routine

Being confined within the walls of your home certainly presents new challenges — not the least of which is the constant snacking to fight boredom and anxiety. Here are a few tips to help you come out of quarantine healthier than ever.

May 4th, 2020

5 So-Called “Healthy” Foods that Can Contribute to Weight Gain

Choosing what to eat while you’re watching your weight can be confusing as many products claim to deliver health benefits while also helping you slim down. Some of the more popular “health foods” can be wolves in sheep’s clothing. We review 5 here.

Apr 15th, 2020

Dermal Fillers Can Take Years Off Your Face Without the Risk of Surgery

While wrinkles tend to be enemy number one when it comes to aging concerns on your face, the loss of volume shouldn’t be ignored. With dermal fillers, we can restore a more youthful plumpness and fill in deep lines, all with just a few injections.

Mar 9th, 2020

10 Heart-Healthy Foods to Incorporate into Your Diet

Since February is American Heart Month, we’re taking this opportunity to discuss the role that nutrition plays in your heart health (hint — it’s huge). To get started, here are 10 foods your heart will thank you for.

Feb 1st, 2020

Improve Your Health with the Right Supplements

Supplements are a crucial adjunct to a healthy lifestyle in order to decrease risk factors for disease. In my blog, I’m going to discuss some of the most significant supplements.

Jan 21st, 2020

Don't Hibernate This Winter: The Importance of Getting Exercise When You Have Arthritis

When the weather outside is frightful and your joints are aching, you may be tempted to curl up on the couch and just wait out the cold months. If you have arthritis, however, this is exactly what you should NOT do. Here’s why.

Jan 1st, 2020

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Everything You Need to Know About Botox, Still the No.1 Surgery-Free Cosmetic Procedure

Since Botox® first took the anti-aging world by storm, it has held the top spot in nonsurgical cosmetic procedures in the United States — and for good reason. Explore how Botox can quickly and easily turn back the clock on your appearance.

Dec 1st, 2019

If, despite your best efforts, you still gain a little weight over the holidays, let’s get you back on track in the new year.

6 Tips to Avoid Packing on the Pounds This Holiday Season

Holidays are chock full of social gatherings with family, friends, and colleagues, as well as piles and piles of tasty treats. To come away from the holiday season with fond memories instead of additional pounds, here are a few tips.

Nov 1st, 2019

Know These 6 Early Warning Signs of Diabetes

Approximately 1.5 million people in the United States are diagnosed with diabetes each year, but more than 84 million more are considered prediabetic. Knowing the early signs of diabetes can help you better manage the disease right from the start.

Oct 7th, 2019

At Lafferty Family Care, Dr. Scott Lafferty and our team offer weight loss services for both sexes, and we understand some of

Why Losing Weight Is More Difficult for Women and How to Overcome that Challenge

You and your partner decide to shed a few pounds together. Within weeks, he’s bragging about his weight loss while the needle on your scale has hardly budged. Here’s why this happens.

Aug 31st, 2019

What are the benefits of Sermorelin?

Sermorelin is a bioidentical peptide that can stimulate a hormone that aids the growth, healing and renewal of all the cells in our bodies.

Aug 1st, 2019

At Lafferty Family Care, Dr. Scott Lafferty and our team believe that the basis for good family medicine is preventive care a

How Salt Can Negatively Impact Your Blood Pressure, Heart, and Kidneys

As with most things in life, too much of a good thing can be dangerous, which is certainly true of salt. While your body requires sodium to function, overdoing it can lead to health problems. Here’s why you need to strike the right balance with salt.

Aug 1st, 2019

At Lafferty Family Care in Bentonville, Arkansas, Scott Lafferty, MD, offers anti-aging Sermorelin therapy.

Boost Your Body’s Growth Hormone with Sermorelin

Sermorelin therapy lets patients reap all the anti-aging benefits of human growth hormone (HGH) therapy, without the associated risks of HGH injections. Read on to learn more about how Sermorelin safely and naturally increases your body's HGH.

Jul 11th, 2019

At Lafferty Family Care, Dr. Scott Lafferty and our team are invested in the overall health and wellness of our patients in a

You Can Lower Your Risk of These 5 Diseases by Losing Weight

America’s weight problem goes far beyond aesthetics, leading to some very serious health problems. The good news is that losing even a little bit of weight can turn the tide on many of these health risks.

Jul 11th, 2019

A Lack of Proper Nutrition Could Be the Cause of Your Fatigue and Other Ailments

Did you know that most Americans exceed the daily recommendations for sugar, fat, and salt, but three-quarters of us don’t eat enough fruits and vegetables? This unhealthy nutritional balance can lead to fatigue, and much more.

Jun 4th, 2019

Reasons Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy May be Right for You

Your sex hormones control quite a lot in your body, whether you’re male or female, which is made clear when their levels drop. If you’re experiencing negative side effects due to lower hormone levels, learn how bioidentical hormone therapy can help.

May 16th, 2019

Why SculpSure is Better than CoolSculpting

Body sculpting through fat reduction is a great solution for putting the final touches on your body shape. But not all fat reduction systems are created equal.

Apr 4th, 2019

Weight loss begins with a visit to your physician.

Lafferty Family Care Weight Loss

If you're among the 160 million Americans who are overweight or obese, achieving and maintaining a healthy weight should start with a visit to your physician. It also requires understanding how insulin resistance impacts your efforts. Read on to learn how.

Feb 28th, 2019