Category: Wellness
Valley Employers ‘Start!’ To Get The Healthy Recognition They Deserve
Heart disease is the No. 1 killer in Phoenix, the state of Arizona and the rest of the U.S. And physical inactivity doubles the risk of developing heart disease. This is a scary thought when you realize that many of … Continue reading
Get Fit Quick With Dr. Ben Bocchicchio’s 15 Minute Workout
I’ll be honest; the thought of hopping on a treadmill or sweating through push-ups will easily evoke a “Do I really have to?” whine from me. But when I heard about a magical workout – 15 minutes, just two days … Continue reading
Convenience Care Clinics Help Workers Get Back On The Job Faster
While we all expect quality health care to be available when it’s needed, our future could be flat lining. According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, meager graduation and physician training rates in our country could cause a shortage … Continue reading
AZNow.Biz Launches Health And Wellness Series For The New Year
One of the most common New Year’s resolutions is to become a healthier version of you in the next year. For some people that may mean hitting the gym, for some it means putting down the cupcake and picking up … Continue reading
Building A Better Body And Community
Plastered against the windows of the entrance to an intense workout company in Scottsdale is a sign that reads: Motivated People Only. CrossFit Scottsdale, started by husband-and-wife team Luke and Najla Kayyem in 2008, is striving to provide the best … Continue reading
Hospitalists Provide Focused Care During Your Hospital Stay
An overnight (or longer) stay in the hospital can be scary and stressful. The new surroundings, medical terminology and encountering new faces and medical devices are confusing enough, let alone keeping track of which doctor is working with the health … Continue reading
Proposition 203 Passes – Arizona Legalizes Medical Marijuana
On Nov. 23, Arizona is set to officially become the 15th state in the nation to legalize medical marijuana. Almost two weeks after the Nov. 2 election, the final numbers for Proposition 203 have been tallied and the measure has … Continue reading
A Personal Health Plan Includes Screening Tests
Everyone should develop a lifetime plan to stay healthy. A healthy lifestyle, an understanding of personal health risks and the appropriate use of screening tests are all important parts of a plan. Routine screening tests can be one of the … Continue reading
Valley Doctors Balance Offices With House Calls
Sitting impatiently in a packed waiting room past your appointment time just hoping to be called next, seems like a far cry from the comfort of the old country doctor that made house calls. A few Valley doctors are resurrecting … Continue reading
Arizona’s Health Care Providers Are Working To Eradicate On-Site Infections
Hospital-acquired infections — illnesses that attack patients after they have been admitted — have health care officials taking myriad steps to combat, control and prevent this insidious enemy. One of those steps is a name change courtesy of the U.S. … Continue reading
Listen To Mother: Eat Your Vegetables And Reduce Your Diabetes Risk
Eat your vegetables. Your grandma said it, your mom said it — even Popeye said it — and now your doctor should be saying it regularly as well. A new analysis of existing research suggests that eating more green, leafy … Continue reading
Olympic Athletes Train Phoenicians To Become Triathletes
Want to become a triathlete? The Sanctuary on Camelback Mountain has a program for you. From now until May 16, the Sanctuary will be offering a series of three-day training programs that allow people to train with Olympic-caliber athletes. “We … Continue reading
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