Heart health has become a focus for many Americans. Often, our busy yet sedentary lifestyles do not allow for us to take the necessary steps to ensure a healthy heart. But hearth health is not something to be brushed aside. According to the Centers for Disease Control, heart disease is the leading … [Read more...] about Keeping the Heart Healthy
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Voting: Fundamental to Democratic Government
Nobody will ever deprive the American people of the right to vote except the American people themselves, and the only way they could do this is by not voting." - Franklin D. Roosevelt Full disclosure: In case you couldn’t tell from the quote above, I believe in voting. This column is an … [Read more...] about Voting: Fundamental to Democratic Government
Developing Drugs to Treat Hearing Loss and Tinnitus
There is huge opportunity for companies looking for a money maker! According to the World Health Organization, there are more than 360 million people with disabling hearing loss who need help. Currently, we work to fit these individuals with hearing aids and teach others about reducing noise … [Read more...] about Developing Drugs to Treat Hearing Loss and Tinnitus
So, You Want to Buy a Home?
Deciding to purchase a home is both very exciting and scary all at the same time. Just as important as finding a licensed real estate agent that knows the Flagstaff market to assist you in the purchase process, finding a local reliable qualified licensed loan originator is imperative. You, as the … [Read more...] about So, You Want to Buy a Home?
Having a Hobby is a Must for Physical, Mental, Emotional Health
My hobby? I am rebuilding my goat. I enjoy activities with family and friends as often as possible; however, it wasn’t until I started rebuilding my “goat” that I realized the benefit of having a hobby. By hobby, I mean an activity outside of my normal, daily work and family time; an activity I … [Read more...] about Having a Hobby is a Must for Physical, Mental, Emotional Health
Does the Change in Temperature Mean a Change in the Way Real Estate is Handled?
Possibly. Probably. Not likely. We don’t really know. There are certainly trends that seem to follow year over year, but when people need to move, they move. Summer has historically been Flagstaff’s selling season. Soaring Phoenix temperatures send folks to the high country, and kids are out of … [Read more...] about Does the Change in Temperature Mean a Change in the Way Real Estate is Handled?
Understanding the Pros and Cons of Technology-Based Benefit Enrollment
The annual open enrollment period is a daunting time for both employers and employees; it is a lot of work for companies and can be a confusing process for workers. For instance, if you have 20 employees and offer five benefit plans with several documents correlated to each plan, you will be sifting … [Read more...] about Understanding the Pros and Cons of Technology-Based Benefit Enrollment
Six Ways to Improve Depression
I have worked with people who have depression for over 20 years. There are a few essential things to know about Major Depressive illness. It is a neurologically-based brain disease. There is an overwhelming amount of scientific research backing that. Nevertheless, non-biological things like kindness … [Read more...] about Six Ways to Improve Depression
Mountain Valley Regional Rehabilitation Hospital Expands
Coinciding with its 10th year of service to the community, Mountain Valley Regional Rehabilitation Hospital has expanded its facility to continue to best meet the needs of patients in Northern Arizona. The hospital, which has served more than 12,000 patients in the past 10 years, provides … [Read more...] about Mountain Valley Regional Rehabilitation Hospital Expands
Understanding Ballot Issues: Courthouse, Public Transit
The City of Flagstaff needs a new courthouse. No question about it. It is a city obligation to process our criminal and traffic infractions. No one likes to pay for courthouses or jails, but they are part of the system that keeps us safe. We have wrung every dollar of use that we can from the … [Read more...] about Understanding Ballot Issues: Courthouse, Public Transit