Eclipse https://soundcloud.com/user-559986867/on-the-grid-podcast-volume-3 On this episode, Flagstaff Business News Editor Bonnie Stevens hosts Lowell Observatory Director and sun expert Jeff Hall for a discussion on the Great American Solar Eclipse of Aug. 21, and how Lowell’s leadership in astronomical research and public education has earned the observatory worldwide visibility and increased business. During a total solar eclipse, strange things happen: day turns to night, the temperature … [Read more...] about On the Grid – Lowell Observatory Shining in the Shadow of the Solar Eclipse
Total Body Stretch Therapy Enhances Health, Increases Quality of Life
Whether you work out at a gym, run trails, bike mountains, walk around the block or sit at a desk for hours, fitness and wellness experts remind us that stretching is an important part of staying healthy. But the importance can be easily forgotten, especially when the results are often not as visible as weight lifting or as spectacular as crossing a finish line. But the benefits of a good stretch can do as much to benefit your overall health and well-being as regular exercise and a healthful … [Read more...] about Total Body Stretch Therapy Enhances Health, Increases Quality of Life
Now Is A Great Time To Review Your Insurance
When was the last time your reviewed your homeowners and auto insurance policies? If you’re like most of us, the answer is “when you purchased the policy.” Most of the time, these policies are not being reviewed for a simple reason: you don’t have time. These insurance coverages are ones that we don’t think about until we need them. Life can be so busy with work, school, family, holidays, etc. so unfortunately these coverages get swept under the rug, out of sight, out of mind and until a loss … [Read more...] about Now Is A Great Time To Review Your Insurance
How to Buy Hearing Aids Online
This is a new topic in the world of hearing aids. There is a whole new world out there offering you hearing aids at a price “too good to be true.” You will now see hearing aids sold online and even offered through your insurance company. This new process for obtaining hearing aids is not without a significant set of issues. First, you need to make certain you do not have a hearing loss that needs medical attention. It is important to understand that online aids are not able to be fine-tuned to … [Read more...] about How to Buy Hearing Aids Online
Garden-Tainment: Taking the Party Outside this Summer
Believe it or not, summer will technically be over next month. You can already feel it now – the days are getting shorter and there’s that nip of chill in the air first thing in the morning. To paraphrase the poet, now is the time to gather ye summer memories while ye may. And the best way to do that is to take advantage of your backyard and garden and make them the place to meet. In our industry, this is known as “Garden-tainment” – moving the party outside to take advantage of beautiful … [Read more...] about Garden-Tainment: Taking the Party Outside this Summer
Tourism Research Assists In Path Forward
Did you know Flagstaff receives nearly five million day and overnight visitors annually; and the effect from these visitors reaches nearly $1 billion in economic impact to our economy? Exactly where are these visitors coming from? Forty percent of all Flagstaff visitors are from Arizona. Fifty-five percent of the Arizona visitors are from the Phoenix metro area. Forty-nine percent of the total visitors arrive in Flagstaff from the other 49 states, primarily from … [Read more...] about Tourism Research Assists In Path Forward
Understanding Multiple Levels of Assisted Living Care
In senior living communities, there are popular buzzwords you should be aware of when doing your research before you consider settling on a community. Many communities talk about their services using the phrases “aging in place” or “continuum of care.” You may be wondering what these mean, and why these services are important when deciding on the best place for you or your loved one to spend their golden years. Let’s start with the definitions of “aging in place” and “continuum of care.” … [Read more...] about Understanding Multiple Levels of Assisted Living Care
Targeting Bad Breath
Many factors can cause bad breath (also known as halitosis), including underlying medical conditions, foods we eat and our oral hygiene habits. Among the most common triggers are: Oral diseases, like gum disease or tooth decay. Dry mouth. Typically, saliva keeps your oral tissues moist and helps cleanse food particles from your mouth, but many factors can cause you to have a low saliva flow: medications, salivary gland problems, tobacco use and so on. This low saliva flow dries out your … [Read more...] about Targeting Bad Breath
Senior Sun Safety
As a child, you may have spent numerous hours outdoors during the summer. Now that you’re an adult, you may find the summer months to be far less enjoyable because of the heat. As you age, the body’s mechanisms that help regulate internal temperature become less efficient. This means that you lose some of your ability to adapt to heat, leaving you with a lower tolerance and making you more susceptible to heat-related illnesses. This is caused by a few different reasons – one being that an … [Read more...] about Senior Sun Safety
Reducing Exposure to Disease-Carrying Pests
Summer in Northern Arizona is a great time to enjoy outdoor activities. Coconino County is known for its hiking, camping, biking, climbing and so much more. However, this can mean increased exposure to pests that can be more than an annoyance because they can pose health risks. Pests such as mosquitoes, ticks, fleas and mice can carry disease. The Coconino County Public Health Services District (CCPHSD) works to improve the quality of life for all members of our communities by providing a … [Read more...] about Reducing Exposure to Disease-Carrying Pests