Many individuals may experience muscular aching and nerve pain, unexplained weakness in the arms and legs, and/or numbness and tingling in one or more areas of the body. These symptoms may be the result of diseased or injured nerves or muscles. Some common conditions which may cause these symptoms … [Read more...] about Relief Starts with Finding the Source of Pain: EMG test Evaluates Muscle, Nerve Function
What is Integrated Care and Why Does it Matter?
Integrated Medicine. Coordinated Care. These are terms we are hearing more and more. What do they mean? Why should we care? The answers have to do with the fact that integrated and coordinated care is better for the patient, families and communities. Integrated health care means providers are … [Read more...] about What is Integrated Care and Why Does it Matter?
Investing Lifestyle Expenses in Memorable Experiences
Financial envy is even more of a thing now than it was back in 1913 when cartoonist Arthur R. “Pop” Momand debuted the comic strip “Keeping Up with the Joneses,” which centered on the misadventures of Aloysius P. McGinnis and his family, who were always trying to keep up with their never-seen … [Read more...] about Investing Lifestyle Expenses in Memorable Experiences
Make a Little Garden Out of Life
Every day, we are challenged with busy schedules, deadlines, never ending technology and social media avenues. We often rush through our daily routines and then think, “Where did the day go?” We go home to our family, friends, pets and neighbors. We spend quality time with them and then prepare for … [Read more...] about Make a Little Garden Out of Life
Don’t Let Distracted Driving Wreck Your Summer Vacation
Distracted driving is a growing – and dangerous – recurring event in the United States. Distracted driving is any activity that takes your eyes off the road, hands off the wheel or mind off driving. A study through the National Institutes of Health found that drivers eat, reach for the phone, … [Read more...] about Don’t Let Distracted Driving Wreck Your Summer Vacation
Economic Growth on the Rise
It is an exciting time for economic growth and business in Arizona. The national media is taking notice of Arizona’s business competitiveness. Site Selection magazine recently ranked Arizona as the most competitive state in the mountain region. Area Development magazine recognized Arizona for being … [Read more...] about Economic Growth on the Rise
Lumberjacks for Life: Building Lasting Connections
One of the true joys of the college experience is the friends you make along the way. Classmates enhance the celebrations, commiserate about the challenges, inform and expand the education of the journey toward a degree. At NAU, we believe that camaraderie should not be limited just to our students’ … [Read more...] about Lumberjacks for Life: Building Lasting Connections
Speech Understanding in Wind
Wind noise has been an ongoing issue since the beginning of hearing aid use. I remember 30 years ago talking to people about managing wind noise when they were wearing a body-worn hearing aid. I asked people to change the direction they were facing so their back was to the wind or stand sideways to … [Read more...] about Speech Understanding in Wind
Cool Commitment to Four Season Recreation
As Arizona Snowbowl transitioned from its longest ski season ever to summer on the San Francisco Peaks, evidence of activity and a commitment to year-round outdoor recreation is abundant. For the second consecutive year, Scenic Chairlift Rides are offered every day from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with … [Read more...] about Cool Commitment to Four Season Recreation
Six Steps to Successful Grant Implementation
You have been awarded the grant you worked so hard for! Now, what are the steps to take to ensure successful stewardship of your award? In this second installment of a three-part grant management best practices series, we help you prepare for grant implementation. These best practices are … [Read more...] about Six Steps to Successful Grant Implementation