At first glance, nuclear medicine might seem like an oxymoron to those not familiar with the amazing medical advances that have come from working with controlled, low doses of radioactive substances. However, the field of nuclear medicine is used every day, including right here in Flagstaff, to help … [Read more...] about Solving Medical Mysteries with Nuclear Medicine
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Massage for Arthritis
Arthritis is the leading cause of disability, reduced quality of life and high health care costs in the United States. The main symptoms of arthritis are joint pain and stiffness, typically worsening with age, and are caused by an inflammation of one or more of your joints. Of the 46 million … [Read more...] about Massage for Arthritis
UTI – Sudden Behavior Changes
Unfortunately, symptoms of a Urinary Tract infection (UTI) in the elderly are not as cut and dry as for younger people. In fact, a urinary tract infection in elderly men and women often does not produce any of the symptoms a younger person might experience, and therefore can be tricky to diagnose. … [Read more...] about UTI – Sudden Behavior Changes
How to Prepare for Purchasing a Home
The thought of purchasing a home can be extremely exciting or terrifying, all depending on how prepared you are and your knowledge of the steps required to become a homeowner. Who should you call first? Where should you start? Many times, starting out with preapproval from a mortgage company will … [Read more...] about How to Prepare for Purchasing a Home
Quality of Life
Today, like many other days, Jeannette chooses to walk home by way of San Francisco Street. The more direct route is heading west along the railroad tracks, through the hole in the chain link fence and over the tracks – keeping an eye out for oncoming trains. After a long day at work, a stroll in … [Read more...] about Quality of Life
Keep Calm and Lead On
A few weeks ago, my dog, Maggie, and I returned from an early morning walk when Maggie spied a rather large grey cat lounging in front of our house. Maggie did not take kindly to the cat’s presence. She tugged at her leash, trying to get the cat. The cat was unimpressed and backed off a little, but … [Read more...] about Keep Calm and Lead On
Building Communities from the Inside
When you serve any community as a public servant, I believe it’s important to do so honestly and with the best intentions of the citizens in mind. This helps build trust with the public and instills in citizens that their local government and elected officials are working to provide the best … [Read more...] about Building Communities from the Inside
The Silent Killer
An aortic aneurysm is a weakened and bulging area in the aorta, the major blood vessel that feeds blood to the body. The aorta, about the thickness of a garden hose, runs from your heart through the center of the chest and abdomen. Because the aorta is the body's main supplier of blood, a ruptured … [Read more...] about The Silent Killer
Get it in Writing
Did you get it in writing? Business attorneys probably ask clients some form of this question more often than any other. Conducting business over a handshake is an idealistic and romanticized concept that many people aspire to as a demonstration of their honesty and integrity. In reality, the … [Read more...] about Get it in Writing
Health Care Reform and Insurance
As America gets set for the opening of the health insurance marketplaces on Oct. 1, we have had many calls and questions from local businesses and customers who purchase their own health insurance. Probably the biggest question has revolved around cost. Will health insurance cost more or less as … [Read more...] about Health Care Reform and Insurance