Discussions regarding what you need to do in order to become or remain fit are often humorous because they are so different from many other conversations regarding other aspects of wellness. Most of those other discussions center on “what is too much?” For example, too many calories. Too many … [Read more...] about Sitting is the New Smoking
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Clarifying Hospice Services
What is hospice? Often, there are a lot of misconceptions as to what hospice is, and who it serves. Hospice is often viewed as “the place you go to die.” Hospice providers are frequently correcting this common misunderstanding and clarifying what hospice really is. Yes, technically, hospice patients … [Read more...] about Clarifying Hospice Services
Local Business Fueling Growth
Member businesses of the Flagstaff Independent Business Alliance (FiBA) are emerging from the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression. Steeped in and thoroughly integrated within the local community and region, FiBA members are seeing hopeful, positive signs of recovery and growth. A … [Read more...] about Local Business Fueling Growth
Dirty Dozen Tax Scams
The bad guys out there trying to take advantage of the not-so-alert regular guys use every avenue they can to carry out a scam, including the tax system. Every year, the IRS publishes the 12 biggest scams that they are aware of and watching for. Here is a summary of the top 12 scams for … [Read more...] about Dirty Dozen Tax Scams
Caring for Your Lawn
Around this time of year, we all start to pull out our lawn mowers, fertilizer, pesticides and gardening tools. It’s the same routine every year for most people, but do you really know that you’re doing the best for your lawn? A lot goes into lawn care – cutting, the amount of water and fertilizer, … [Read more...] about Caring for Your Lawn
What Your Property Taxes Cover
Property tax. To most people, it is a mystery. Some people tell me they do not pay property tax. They simply do not realize it is part of their mortgage payment. Other people think they do not pay property tax because they rent their home or apartment. Of course, the landlord is paying the tax and … [Read more...] about What Your Property Taxes Cover
Financial Steps For Divorce
It is often difficult for divorcing parties to adjust to the limited budget that results when parties move from a dual income household to a single income household. There are several practical tips parties can follow to make the financial transition of the divorce easier. First, it is always … [Read more...] about Financial Steps For Divorce
Dental Implants Changing Dentistry
Dental implants have changed how dentistry is performed more than any other advancement in the last 25 years. Dental implants have many applications to enhance oral health for patients throughout the world. Unfortunately, there is a large amount of inaccurate information, and in some cases, … [Read more...] about Dental Implants Changing Dentistry
City Attracting and Retaining Business
Editor’s Note: This month’s focus for the City of Flagstaff’s Economic Vitality Division is Economic Development. The Economic Development program is housed in Community Investment and staff is located at City Hall. Community Investment along with the Flagstaff Pulliam Airport and Convention and … [Read more...] about City Attracting and Retaining Business
Fix Feet for Weight Loss
Many of the estimated 70 million obese Americans are trapped in a life-threatening cycle: obesity aggravates foot problems, like heel pain and flat feet; sore feet make it hard to exercise and lose weight; and without exercise, obesity worsens and exacerbates progression of diabetes, heart disease … [Read more...] about Fix Feet for Weight Loss