What comes to mind when you think about the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC)? Fishing? Hunting? Kayaking? While we're all familiar with these types of programs, not many people are familiar with the educational programs AGFC offers every year. Trey Reid with AGFC stopped by AFMC TV to talk to us about these amazing educational programs across the state. There is a lot to talk about, so get ready to take in all the hidden gems that AGFC offers through its education programs.

Have you ever felt stressed or nervous when you forgot to take your phone with you when you left home? Ever told yourself you'd go to sleep after one more YouTube video only to look at the time and realize you spent another two hours watching videos? I'm sure we all do this at times. But have you ever thought about your phone's impact on your overall mental health? Dr. Chad Rogers is here to tell us about the science behind cell phone usage and some of the negative (and positive) impacts it can have on our mental health.

On the heels of AFMC’s ACEs & Resilience Summit, we’re revisiting ACEs. Has the definition changed? Have we learned more about ACEs’ effect on future health outcomes? What new tools exist to help build resilience? For answers to all these questions and more, read on.

You may not think the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) has a whole lot to do with canoeing, kayaking, or paddling. Surprisingly, it’s a big part of what they do. While AGFC does primarily deal with hunting and fishing, they also are all for preserving our beautiful waterways. Whether you’re canoeing, paddling, or kayaking, there are some great spots to float here in Arkansas and AGFC is ready to teach you the tips and tricks you need to become a kayaking connoisseur!

More men today are willing to talk about mental health than in previous generations. Even so, many still find it difficult to ask for help, build strong emotional support systems, or recognize when stress, burnout, or depression are affecting their daily lives. The good news is that access to mental health care has expanded, and awareness efforts like Men’s Health Month continue to connect men with resources, support systems, and conversations that can make a meaningful difference in their health and well-being.

Heart failure (HF) doesn’t mean your heart has failed, only that it isn’t pumping as well as it should. A weakened heart cannot keep up its workload. It’s not able to pump as much blood and oxygen to support other organs in your body. As a result, you become tired and short of breath; you may even cough. HF, also known as congestive heart failure, makes everyday activities like walking, climbing stairs, or carrying groceries hard to do because of shortness of breath.