Hydrotherapy has been used in ancient Greece, Rome and Egypt, and has been utilized for its therapeutic benefits in the United States since the 1800s. Hydrotherapy consists of using various temperatures, pressures and forms of water for health benefits such as reducing pain and inflammation and boosting the immune system. Many physical therapists and doctors may recommend using hydrotherapy for treatment for pain and inflammation. Generally, most people are aware of advice to apply ice to an … [Read more...] about Boost Your Immune System with Hydrotherapy You Can Do at Home
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Strategies to Improve Communication
One inevitable side effect of hearing loss is increased difficulty communicating with others. Specifically, the person with hearing loss will often not hear, or will misunderstand, what someone has said. Sometimes the misunderstanding can be humorous. More often, though, it is frustrating and embarrassing. Some people with hearing loss will eventually begin to retreat from social interactions, reducing quality of life. Hearing aids can be of great benefit in restoring these communication … [Read more...] about Strategies to Improve Communication
NAU Launches College of Medicine to Address State’s Physician Shortage
NAU is taking a new step in our university’s journey to educate and serve the people of this region and the entire state of Arizona with the recent launch of NAU Health. NAU Health, a forward-thinking initiative aimed at improving health outcomes for all Arizonans, particularly those in rural, Indigenous and underserved communities, will create a national model for medical education and double degrees awarded in high-demand healthcare programs. Our entire state faces a critical need for more … [Read more...] about NAU Launches College of Medicine to Address State’s Physician Shortage
Industry Shifts Providing More Support for Multi-Family and Multi-Generational Housing
There are not enough homes available to meet the demand of the population needing housing. Our very own City of Flagstaff has identified this and considered it an emergency. Their 10-year plan, announced in 2022, includes the goal to create or preserve 7,976 housing units by 2031. With our land-locked economy, that large of a unit creation will likely take a fair amount of creativity. Luckily, national policymakers are working ahead of us in this round. Multi-family and multi-generational … [Read more...] about Industry Shifts Providing More Support for Multi-Family and Multi-Generational Housing
Checking the Snow-ometer: Your Key to Winter Wonderland Adventures in Flagstaff
Whether you’re a seasoned resident or a first-time visitor, there’s a fun gadget that will add a touch of magic to your winter plans – Discover Flagstaff’s Snow-ometer. Flagstaff’s Snow-ometer is your one-stop shop for planning perfect snow-play days in and around town. This new “ometer” provides near real-time information on snow conditions, allowing you to make the most of the winter wonderland that this charming city transforms into each year. Snow-play areas covered by the snow-ometer are: … [Read more...] about Checking the Snow-ometer: Your Key to Winter Wonderland Adventures in Flagstaff
Home for the Holidays: Supporting B2B Graduates with Christmas in Recovery
Drug and alcohol addiction tends to change the typical dynamic of the holidays. A loved one struggling with addiction often isn’t interested in this time to connect and bond with family and loved ones. For some people, the holidays can bring about triggering events that can make addictive tendencies even worse. This means the holidays often become an unhappy time or they may never have been happy for that person. Recovery represents a reset and a chance to live a sober life and put things into … [Read more...] about Home for the Holidays: Supporting B2B Graduates with Christmas in Recovery
Health First Foundation Announces Grant Cycle
Health First Foundation has announced funding available through the 2024 Community Health Grant for Northern Arizona. The grants will fund initiatives of Arizona-based non-profit organizations that advance the health and well-being of individuals and communities in five counties: Apache, Coconino, Mohave, Navajo and Yavapai. “During this time when threats to health and mental well-being are prevalent, our work is more important than ever,” said President and CEO Sandra Kowalski. “When it comes … [Read more...] about Health First Foundation Announces Grant Cycle
Considering Guns as Gifts
‘Tis the season of gifts and giving. Some of you may be considering the gift of a firearm for a loved one. Wait, is that even legal? The first question on the ATF form 4473 asks “Are you the actual transferee/buyer of the firearm(s) listed on this form and any continuation sheet(s) (ATF Form 5300.9A)? Warning: You are not the actual transferee/buyer if you are acquiring the firearm(s) on behalf of another person. If you are not the actual transferee/buyer, the licensee cannot transfer the … [Read more...] about Considering Guns as Gifts
Acts of Love: Lighting a Candle, Painting a Mural
It must have been a cold wintery Christmas morning in downtown Prescott back in 1863 when the residents first gathered beside Granite Creek to observe the holiday. Since 1867, the courthouse became the center of attention with simple decorations. In modern times, those “good old days” back in the 1950s began a brighter focus when the Chamber of Ccommerce got into the act to add lighted decorations to the courthouse and the Christmas parade started in 1982. Then, Governor Rose Mofford declared … [Read more...] about Acts of Love: Lighting a Candle, Painting a Mural
How to Manage Knee Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease and is the most common joint disorder in the United States. Approximately 10% of men and 13% of women aged 60 or older suffer from symptomatic knee OA. Knees with OA undergo pathological changes including loss of cartilage, formation of bone spurs, inflammation of the tissue lining the joint, thickening of the joint capsule, and degeneration of the ligaments and menisci. Severity of OA is often graded on X-ray based on the amount visible … [Read more...] about How to Manage Knee Osteoarthritis