For the past several years, growing your own fruits and vegetables has become a popular alternative to frequenting your local produce aisle. Some grow their own food for reasons of taste – nothing is as mouth-watering as tomatoes, lettuce or peppers from your own garden. Others prefer to grow their own food because it’s “clean” eating; there’s no risk of GMOs or any of the preservatives that are typically needed to keep veggies fresh from the field to your grocery store. But you don’t … [Read more...] about Petite Farming: Family-Sized Crops from Your Patio
Tuition Plan Protects Access, Enhances Investments in Student Success
Every day, Northern Arizona University values our opportunities to connect students with the countless possibilities that higher education provides. We do this in many ways – from high-quality degree programs that prepare our Lumberjacks for the jobs of tomorrow to the many locations we offer degrees online and around the state. Our tuition-setting process is another way we carefully provide access to an increasing number of students. It is not an easy process – indeed, it is one of the most … [Read more...] about Tuition Plan Protects Access, Enhances Investments in Student Success
Northern Arizona Loses a True Business Advocate and Friend to Many
Paul Lancaster, who has been part of the Flagstaff Business News and Quad Cities Business News advertising team since 2010, died of cancer April 23, surrounded by his wife, Nancy, and family. A friend to everyone he met, Paul leaves a void in Northern Arizona and in the local business community. “Paul was a true gentleman in all occasions: genuine, honest and he loved his family dearly. I’m proud that I got to spend some time with him,” said Troy Bix, Flagstaff Business News … [Read more...] about Northern Arizona Loses a True Business Advocate and Friend to Many
On the Grid – On Leadership and Life
On Leadership and Life https://soundcloud.com/user-559986867/on-the-grid-podcast-volume-8 Northern Arizona University Business Professor Dr. Craig Van Slyke draws on wisdom from the Stoics, the Greeks, his more than 25 years’ experience and even his own pets in his new book, “On Leadership and Life.” Listen as Van Slyke discusses conflict management, the power of persuasion and the importance of a work/life balance. On the Grid is a monthly podcast delving into timely topics and interviews … [Read more...] about On the Grid – On Leadership and Life
Dental Implant Advancements Enhancing Oral Health
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, completely false information. Immense amounts of research has been completed and will continue to be conducted to further enhance how dental implants are used. Implants have one of the highest success … [Read more...] about Dental Implant Advancements Enhancing Oral Health
Controlling Your Stroke Risk
When you think of celebrities like Randy Travis, Dick Clark, Sharon Stone or Rick James, you probably think of their many talents. What you might not realize is that they all at one time suffered a stroke. Strokes – or brain attacks – can happen to anyone at any time. Strokes are the leading cause of adult disability in the United States, and the fifth leading cause of death. Strokes occur when blood flow and oxygen is cut off to an area of the brain. This causes brain cells to die, … [Read more...] about Controlling Your Stroke Risk
Screenings Help Find Cancer While Still Treatable
The horrible facts: Cancer is certainly a leading cause of death in the United States. According to the most recent data available from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 1.6 million new cancer cases are diagnosed each year, with approximately 30,000 of those cases being diagnosed in Arizona. Additionally, approximately 600,000 cancer deaths occur each year in the U.S., including nearly 12,000 in Arizona. This means, for every 100,000 adult men and women in Arizona, … [Read more...] about Screenings Help Find Cancer While Still Treatable
County Preparing for Ready, Set, Go
Coconino County has recently implemented a new program called Ready, Set, Go! designed to ensure that citizens are prepared for wildfires and other disasters. The program was initially launched in 2011 and has since been adopted by the Coconino County Sheriff and the Arizona Sheriff’s Association, as well as several local fire organizations. As a collaborative effort between local, state and federal governments, this program helps engage citizens and encourages preparedness and safety as the … [Read more...] about County Preparing for Ready, Set, Go
Understanding Dementia: Facts, Warning Signs, Symptoms
Dementia is a general term that describes a group of symptoms such as loss of memory, judgment, language, complex motor skills and other intellectual function caused by the permanent damage or death of the brain’s nerve cells, or neurons. One or more of several diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease, can cause dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of dementia in people over the age of 65. It represents about 60 percent of all dementias. The other most common causes of … [Read more...] about Understanding Dementia: Facts, Warning Signs, Symptoms
Strong, Spiritual, Southern
Born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee, Cybill Shepherd has always been a beauty, but her dad made sure she would also be tough. “My father played football. He was a big man. He taught me to play football in the front yard,” she said to news media representatives on the live-stream set of the Sedona International Film Festival last month. “What did that do for me? It made me really tough. So, nobody ever messed with me.” At 68 years old and fresh off the filming of “Rose,” Shepherd shows her … [Read more...] about Strong, Spiritual, Southern