Simone Biles is an amazing athlete. As a gymnast she has been at the top of her field. The very definition of skill, tenacity and heart. Now she has shown the world another side. One usually hidden at all costs. Remember local star Kerri Strug? In the 1996 Olympics she pushed through her ankle pain,… Continue reading Mental Vs. Physical Health
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Brain Health Supplements: Do They Work?
The supplement industry is one of the largest, having an economic impact of roughly $4B in Arizona alone in 2020. An indication of a renewed focus on health and wellness by Americans, the danger lies in the lack of regulation on the industry, leaving manufacturers largely able to promote that their products provide benefits that… Continue reading Brain Health Supplements: Do They Work?
Mental Health and Depression During The Pandemic
The pandemic has thrown everybody for a loop in ways that we couldn't have imagined. Jobs and financial security were up-ended and remain uncertain. Family routines are disrupted. Social structures are fractured. The daily norm has been thrown out the window. We've all been trained to believe that if we work harder, faster, more precisely,… Continue reading Mental Health and Depression During The Pandemic
How Stress Impacts The Body (And 9 Ways To Manage It)
Stress. Everybody experiences stress to some degree. The current state of our world has added layers of circumstances that impact every person in some fashion. Jobs are in flux, finances are strained, relationships are (physically) distant, routines are interrupted, health is in question and the future is uncertain. All of this, without a doubt, causes… Continue reading How Stress Impacts The Body (And 9 Ways To Manage It)
Vaccines Protect The Community, Not Only The Individual
When I was eight years old I remember getting sick. I have a vague memory of multiple doctors coming to visit and then whispering to my parents in the hall after. I stayed home, in bed, for two weeks. I slept through most of that time, but to this day I’ll never forget the look… Continue reading Vaccines Protect The Community, Not Only The Individual