Researchers have shown us that exercise is good for your hearing! We all know that regular exercise helps reduce weight gain, improves bone density, increases cardiovascular fitness and even helps to support your immune system. Now, the results are showing that lack of aerobic exercise in mice … [Read more...] about Research Linking Exercise to Reduced Hearing Loss
Functional Fitness: What it is, Why it is Important
There are plenty of reasons people go to the gym and work out: sports conditioning, strength, physical looks, social time, better health, etc. Regardless of the reasons for going to the gym and working out on a regular basis, one common factor or goal should be addressed and be part of any exercise … [Read more...] about Functional Fitness: What it is, Why it is Important
Considering Disaster, Evacuation Plans in Senior Living Communities
The safety and well-being of our loved ones who reside in senior living is always a priority. Most of us probably concern ourselves with the activities of their daily living. However, we should also be prepared for other, less expected events. With recent, debilitating effects of Hurricane … [Read more...] about Considering Disaster, Evacuation Plans in Senior Living Communities
Arts and Science Programs Enriching Flagstaff
Hello Flagstaff! Fall is upon us, school is back in session and the students have returned. The leaves are beginning to change and mornings are cooler and crisper. It’s a season for fresh starts and new experiences. Fall always puts me in the mood to learn, and there’s no better opportunity than … [Read more...] about Arts and Science Programs Enriching Flagstaff
Living with Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease is a chronic and progressive movement disorder. One of the first steps to living with the disease is to understand it. When an individual has Parkinson’s disease, vital nerve cells in the brain – called neurons – malfunction and die. Some of these dying neurons produce … [Read more...] about Living with Parkinson’s Disease
Unique Way’s Todays Benefit Brokers Are Helping Businesses
By trade, insurance brokers work with business owners to shop, negotiate and implement employee benefit plans. However, over the last five years, there has been a dramatic change in our landscape – from health care reform, products and strategies to technology. Today, there are many ways benefit … [Read more...] about Unique Way’s Todays Benefit Brokers Are Helping Businesses
Suicide Claims More Lives in Arizona Than Homicide
Suicide occurs across and within all reaches and cultures. Arizona ranks eighth in the United States for death by suicide. The rate of suicide in Arizona is three times the rate of homicides, although not much is spoken about it since it is a taboo subject. In Arizona, there is one successful … [Read more...] about Suicide Claims More Lives in Arizona Than Homicide
Receiving Credit Where Credit is Due
Now that many of you have had a chance to begin settling into the routine of having your children back in school, it might be time to take a minute or two and look at all of those forms you received at registration. While I am going to address parents whose children are in public or charter schools … [Read more...] about Receiving Credit Where Credit is Due
Late Summer, Early Fall Gardening
With summer winding down, it may seem like there really isn’t much to do in the garden anymore. The temptation might be to kick back and not really worry until the first frosts come and you need to rake leaves and shut off the sprinklers. Nothing could be further from the truth! While we are all … [Read more...] about Late Summer, Early Fall Gardening
When Stars Align, Businesses Appear
If location, location, location applies to lemonade stand success, best friends Ellia Williams, age nine, Lexi Arias, age eight, and little brother Evan Arias, age six, may well be the smartest and youngest entrepreneurs in the path of totality. Their pop-up street-side business, Solar Sips, no … [Read more...] about When Stars Align, Businesses Appear