2+ hour, 7+ min ago   (394+ words) Heat illness is defined as “the condition caused by the failure of the human body to dissipate heat in a hot environment.” The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) identifies five types of heat illness. Heat rash is a…...

1+ week, 13+ hour ago   (315+ words) Yeah, yeah, we all know that exercise is good for us and, frankly, many would say enough on the subject. Stronger muscles, improved balance, quicker gait, longer endurance and weight control are well known in lay and medical literature. But…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (852+ words) The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum’s two rescued mountain lion cubs have officially received their names, Moonbead and Pretzel. (Desert Museum/Submitted) The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum’s two rescued mountain lion cubs have officially received their names — Moonbead and Pretzel — thanks to a…...

2+ week, 13+ hour ago   (288+ words) New research from Mather Institute reveals the significant wellness benefits enjoyed by those who garden. Gardening is not only about cultivating flowers or food; for many, it is a pursuit of creativity and aesthetics, a relaxing hobby, and a meaningful…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (629+ words) Dr. Erica Grabinski and her papa. To Arizona’s Alzheimer’s caregivers: I see you. I see adult children wondering whether a parent’s forgetfulness is part of normal aging or something more. I see spouses quietly taking on more responsibilities at home....

3+ week, 1+ hour ago   (492+ words) “If you can keep your head when all about you Are losing theirs and blaming it on you; If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, But make allowance for their doubting too; If you can wait and…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago   (943+ words) Tucson Local Media Radon is a chemical element with atomic number 86 and symbol Rn on the periodic table of elements. This is an environmental gas with no odor, no taste or visual presence. This chemical element occurs naturally when radium,…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (421+ words) Splendido residents learned about the trend of grounding, the wellness practice of making direct contact with the Earth. From barefoot walks in the grass to high-tech grounding mats, grounding has become a high-profile wellness trend. The idea is simple and…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (913+ words) Memorial Day is behind us, so the summer season is officially here even if June 21 is the calendar start of summer. The weather can get mighty hot in southwestern Arizona. A cool dip into a pool, spa, lake or canal…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (348+ words) The Rosenfelds’ golden retriever Maisie keeps them physically active and socially connected—just two of the many benefits imparted by pet ownership. Pet owners love their animals… which turns out to be good for their health. Research shows that simply…...