If you have a furry friend, you know your pet relies on you for every need. What would your pet do without you? Although pets are legally considered to be property, to those of us who own pets, they’re more like members of the family. And so, just as you make preparations to care for the human … [Read more...] about Preparing Your Pets for a Future Without You
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How Sleep Apnea Can Cause Hearing Loss
Sleep apnea is a common disorder that affects about 18 million Americans, according to the National Sleep Foundation. Most of us think of sleep apnea as snoring with periodic gasping or "snorting" noises. Sleep apnea interrupts sleep and can cause excessive daytime fatigue and other symptoms such as … [Read more...] about How Sleep Apnea Can Cause Hearing Loss
Focusing on Men’s Health
Over the past few years, the national media has often focused on men’s health. While this serves men well in general, it has at times only increased their confusion on how to optimize their health. Conflicting information abounds on prostate cancer screening and treatment, the risks of testosterone … [Read more...] about Focusing on Men’s Health
Fixing Missing Teeth
Do you hide your smile because you are missing teeth? Is it hard for you to chew food? If you have problems because of missing teeth, see your dentist. Together, you can talk about choices that may help fix your smile. Bridges Bridges are used when one or a few teeth are missing. They replace … [Read more...] about Fixing Missing Teeth
Speak the Language: Remember, It Is the Little Things
For my column this month, I have decided to write about two things that I experienced in the last 30 days. Both have real world lessons for anyone running a company or managing a business or employees. Speak the Language My youngest son, Ross, will be graduating from Northern Arizona … [Read more...] about Speak the Language: Remember, It Is the Little Things
Reviewing Coconino County’s Fiscal Year 2016 Budget
It’s the start of a new fiscal year for local government in Arizona. Our new fiscal year here in Coconino County starts July 1, and as a result of decisions on the state level, the county faces new expenses. The Coconino County Board of Supervisors approved the county’s FY2016 budget during a … [Read more...] about Reviewing Coconino County’s Fiscal Year 2016 Budget
Choose Your Battles Wisely
If you are a business owner, you have probably had occasion to ask yourself if a fight with an unreasonable customer is going to be worth it. Are you going to win the argument and then have someone “bad mouthing” you all over town? If you are a parent, you have probably asked your spouse if it is … [Read more...] about Choose Your Battles Wisely
Keeping Your House Cool in the Summer
Summer is here and the temperature is rising. Keeping your home cool in the summer can be a real challenge, particularly if you don’t have air conditioning. On average, only about 15 percent of houses in Flagstaff have air conditioning, so it’s important to know how to keep cool without AC. It … [Read more...] about Keeping Your House Cool in the Summer
Preventing Shoulder Injuries
A common complaint physical therapists and orthopedic physicians treat is aching and occasional sharp pain in the shoulder and upper arm. These symptoms, which may start suddenly or develop over time, are often a sign of an injury to the rotator cuff. The rotator cuff is perhaps the most vulnerable … [Read more...] about Preventing Shoulder Injuries
The Guidance Center: A Leader in Behavioral Health
Established in 1969, The Guidance Center (TGC) is a Community Mental Health Center that offers a full range of Behavioral Health programs and services for children, adolescents, adults and families. Services are tailored to meet individual and family needs. What is Mental Illness? A mental … [Read more...] about The Guidance Center: A Leader in Behavioral Health