Nutrition

KUAF's Balance series tackles cholesterol — what LDL and HDL mean, how diet and exercise affect your levels, and why new guidelines are pushing earlier treatment for high-risk patients.

Cardiologist Dr. Garrett Sanford of Washington Regional Cardiovascular Clinic says walking pays dividends for heart health, blood pressure, cholesterol and mental health.

Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families hosted a town hall at the NW Arkansas Food Bank to discuss what proposed federal SNAP cuts could mean for working mothers and families across the state.

From breathwork to breakfast, Northwest Arkansas women in the holistic health space share simple, sustainable ways to improve everyday well-being.

A new federal nutrition graphic is drawing attention and confusion. In the first 2026 episode of Balance, Jamie Baum and Erin Howie break down what’s changed, what’s missing and how to interpret the new guidance.

On today's show, a new edition of "Balance" featuring Erin Howie and Jamie Baum discussing new dietary guidelines from the federal government, and how changes are anticipated.

Kyle Kellams joins Jamie Baum and Erin Howie at the University of Arkansas’ Center for Human Nutrition to taste-test plant- and animal-based foods and talk holiday nutrition and inclusive eating.

This week, Erin Howie, Jamie Baum and Kyle Kellams test out ChatGPT to learn more about intermittent fasting. They discuss how to train AI to help you and what kind of nutritional help you can safely seek from ChatGPT.

University of Arkansas psychologist Grant Shields talks with Todd Price about why stress changes our food choices, how comfort eating works in the short term, and what his lab is uncovering about self-regulation.

Cave Springs nonprofit The Pack Shack will host 500K for NWA, a three-day community event where hundreds of volunteers will pack meals to support local schools and nonprofits fighting food insecurity.