We are thankful that this community supports our students and our university, and we are dedicated to enhancing collaborations and strengthening our ties. Northern Arizona University’s economic impact is growing. We create jobs, intellectual property, technology transfer and business incubation, and we educate and develop the sophisticated, high-level workforce that meets the demands of today’s industry. We also strive to do more in our community. Last academic year, our students contributed … [Read more...] about NAU: Proud of its History, Grateful for Community Connections
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Hyperacusis: Hearing That is Too Good
Most of us are aware of hearing loss and the difficulty associated with not being able to hear conversation or other important sounds. What about the people who suffer (suffer is the correct word to use here) with hyperacusis? One in 50,000 people reportedly suffer from hyperacusis. What is Hyperacusis? The definition of hyperacusis varies and may even seem unclear. Most audiologists define hyperacusis as a condition in which a person has intolerance to a level of sound. It can be defined as a … [Read more...] about Hyperacusis: Hearing That is Too Good
Healing Foot Pain Through Massage
Many people live in northern Arizona for the outdoor lifestyle it provides. The outdoor lifestyle typically involves movement – hiking with the family dog through groves of oaks and pines, mountain biking, running or jogging on trails and streets, and snow sports. Needless to say, the feet can put in some work. But a painful condition called plantar fasciitis, also known as “jogger’s heel,” can hamper those activities or even stop them all together. According to the sports medicine community, … [Read more...] about Healing Foot Pain Through Massage
Focusing on What You Want
When someone is told, “Don’t think of a white elephant,” usually, they visualize a white elephant. The reason is that while the conscious mind is great at language, the subconscious is not. The conscious mind works with logic, symbols, letters, numbers, language and math. The subconscious mind works with images, senses, emotions and the physical body. The subconscious does NOT work well with language. Although grammatically correct as a sentence, “Don’t think of a white elephant,” the … [Read more...] about Focusing on What You Want
Understanding the Connection Between Sleep Apnea and Hearing Loss
Sleep apnea is a common disorder and, according to the National Sleep Foundation, it affects about 18 million Americans. Most of us think of sleep apnea as snoring with periodic gasping or “snorting” noises. This seemingly innocent annoyance interrupts sleep and can cause excessive daytime fatigue and other symptoms such as generalized inflammation, cardiovascular and endocrine problems. It can also affect the way a person thinks and even hears. More than half of individuals with sleep apnea … [Read more...] about Understanding the Connection Between Sleep Apnea and Hearing Loss
Now Flying to Dallas, Denver, Phoenix
Yes, you can now fly from Flagstaff to Dallas, Denver or Phoenix non-stop, every day of the week. You also have your choice of American Airlines or United Airlines. Both offer daily non-stop service from Flagstaff to the world. United Airlines began serving Flagstaff for the first time on March 31. The first month’s stats are in and they are doing well. United started two other markets on the same day, Myrtle Beach and Paine Field in the Seattle area. On the opening flight, Flagstaff was the … [Read more...] about Now Flying to Dallas, Denver, Phoenix
Updating County Community Development Plans
Coconino County Community Development has been working to update the county subdivision ordinance, the county zoning ordinance and community area plans. Community development staff, with the assistance of a consultant, completed a draft update to the county subdivision ordinance, which was approved by the Board of Supervisors on May 21. This two-year project had significant input from a citizen advisory group, including local design and development professionals and planning and zoning … [Read more...] about Updating County Community Development Plans
Addressing Issues Through Public Service
My family goes back four generations in Northern Arizona. Originally from Louisiana, they came to Flagstaff by way of McNary, when my grandfather found out that he could make three cents more an hour at one of the sawmills here. My daughter, Destiney, and I still live in the family home he built. I first ran for City Council when the city tried to sell a community center. It’s an important space with a deep history in the community, but the local government didn’t seem to care. We held forums, … [Read more...] about Addressing Issues Through Public Service
Combining the Benefits of Assisted Stretch and Massage
Did you know that a muscle can stretch up to one-and-a-half times its original length? And, stretching can relieve physical, mental and emotional stress? Anything that tenses our body and mind can find relief from a good stretch. Stretching just makes you feel good. Stretching our bodies 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 … [Read more...] about Combining the Benefits of Assisted Stretch and Massage
Taking an Integrative Approach to Metabolic Syndrome
Metabolic syndrome is a common condition that can go undiagnosed because it does not necessarily cause any symptoms, but can lead to other very serious health conditions. Metabolic syndrome is defined by its five components: high blood pressure, elevated fasting blood sugar, low HDL cholesterol, high Triglycerides and increased abdominal circumference. These factors increase the risk of many common issues, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes and stroke. The best way to check whether you … [Read more...] about Taking an Integrative Approach to Metabolic Syndrome