While COVID-19 continues to spread across Arizona, the issue of whether or not to wear a mask remains a point of debate. Some argue it does nothing to kill the virus. Some say a mask compromises their personal freedom. Others assert they are stronger than any virus. Still others suggest they don’t … [Read more...] about Why Medical Officials Encourage Masking Up
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Identifying Seven Traits of Millionaires
When you want to achieve something, often, the best course of action is to do what the experts do. Find out what the best practice is and follow it. There are many traits of millionaires. I have chosen seven, as they are a bit broader in nature. Millionaires tend to: 1. Get Up Early Ben Franklin … [Read more...] about Identifying Seven Traits of Millionaires
How to Love Your Hearing Aids
You have a hearing loss and the family is driving you crazy to get something done. But, you feel that one more thing added to your life will push you over the top. If this sounds familiar, I have some wonderful ideas for you! First, get your hearing tested by an audiologist. He or she will check … [Read more...] about How to Love Your Hearing Aids
Preparing Your Home for Monsoon Season
It’s that time of the year: when we get the moisture we need and beautiful sunsets each night. Many people here love the monsoon season, which typically begins in early- to mid- July and lasts until about September. The monsoons can, however, create some concerns. Mold and mildew can create … [Read more...] about Preparing Your Home for Monsoon Season
Using COVID-19 to Benefit Your Retirement Strategy
Everywhere you turn, there’s someone talking about COVID-19, and it can honestly get a little overwhelming. We’ve all felt that way at one point or another. One thing you may not have heard, though, is how you can use the COVID-19 crisis to do something besides worry. Instead of it being a … [Read more...] about Using COVID-19 to Benefit Your Retirement Strategy
Yoga, Meditation for Beginners
August is National Wellness Month as well as International Peace Month, so the holistic benefits of yoga and meditation immediately come to mind. People all over the world practice yoga and meditate as part of their mental and physical maintenance plan, and you can, too! All ability levels can be … [Read more...] about Yoga, Meditation for Beginners
How Stress Impacts Our Immune System
When we think of our immune system – not something most of us think much about – it is when it is failing us in some way, either unable to fend off infection, or even worse, attacking our own body. Most of us have some idea that stress and fatigue affect our immune system negatively, but does that … [Read more...] about How Stress Impacts Our Immune System
NAU Supporting Businesses, Communities During COVID-19
Outside of the critical work of preparing Northern Arizona University for the return to campus, researchers, faculty and staff have been working hard to find vaccines, improve testing and support stressed communities and local businesses as they live through the various effects of the … [Read more...] about NAU Supporting Businesses, Communities During COVID-19
Supporting Those Feeling Isolation, Loneliness
We have an increasing population of older adults moving to the Quad Cities area to enjoy all it has to offer. Being healthy and active and able to travel can ease the sense of loss of family and friends who may live some distance away. Most older adults are able to enjoy this independence into older … [Read more...] about Supporting Those Feeling Isolation, Loneliness
Identifying Plants Rabbits and Deer Dislike
Not all baby bunnies are cute, especially when they eat a new Euonymus to the ground, or wipe out those pretty pansies and tulips! Jackrabbits are born with a full coat of hair and open eyes, and only spend one day in the nest before beginning to forage. Cottontails are less precocious but may spend … [Read more...] about Identifying Plants Rabbits and Deer Dislike