Pillows are typically used for sleeping, tossing on sectionals and occasionally as a weapon by siblings sharing bedrooms. Jose Torres, M.D., Cardiovascular Surgeon at The James Family Heart Center at YRMC, knows that a certain pillow also can be used to explain complicated heart surgeries to patients and their loved ones. “When I arrived at YRMC in 2014, I noticed that the volunteers were giving pillows to heart surgery patients,” Dr. Torres said. “I looked at those pillows and thought, ‘Hey, … [Read more...] about Pillow Encouraging Heart-to-Heart Conversations
New Year, New Skin
Many New Year’s Resolutions are not attainable, but having younger, healthier looking skin is achievable by combining some healthy lifestyle changes and taking advantage of new technologies. Drink More One of the healthiest and simplest things you can do for your skin is to keep hydrated internally by drinking six to eight glasses of water a day. Water increases blood flow to the skin, causing cells to turnover more frequently. Hydrated skin is less likely to flake and is more resilient to … [Read more...] about New Year, New Skin
Astronaut Views Space Exploration as an Obligation
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University graduate and retired astronaut Nicole Stott says space explorations have helped improve life on Earth. “In terms of just human health alone, we’ve learned a great deal more about osteoporosis and bone loss, visual and optical issues, radiation effects, diet, muscle tone and the need for exercise. Of course, books are being written about the environmental, geophysical, meteorological and technological knowledge we have learned through space … [Read more...] about Astronaut Views Space Exploration as an Obligation
Guarding Your Retirement From Taxes
In order to have the comfortable retirement you’ve hoped for, you need to start planning responsibly –and early – in your career. Over time, you can get closer to your retirement goals with money that is placed in accounts like an IRA or 401(k). Once you reach retirement, however, all the money you’ve worked hard for and saved over the course of decades may experience a fundamental shift. While many retirement accounts like 401(k)s allow money to be invested before taxes, all of this money … [Read more...] about Guarding Your Retirement From Taxes
Little, Bright Space Rock Gives Astronomers Practice
Details about one of the smallest and brightest asteroids ever found are now being released, but perhaps the most significant discovery is how fast astronomers could get “on sky” with telescopes to observe a near-Earth asteroid and assess its impact risk. 2015 TC25, as it is known, hurled past our planet last fall. It was discovered in the night sky by a telescope near Tucson through a project called the Catalina Sky Survey. Within 24 hours, telescopes in New Mexico, Arizona and Hawaii were … [Read more...] about Little, Bright Space Rock Gives Astronomers Practice
Providing Shelter For Homeless
Homeless men and women in the Quad Cities area have another place to go for nighttime shelter, thanks to the Prescott-based Coalition for Compassion and Justice (CCJ). They begin lining up outside the entrance at 4 p.m. daily, hoping to be among those who are allowed to enter the emergency shelter to escape the often cold and sometimes wet winter weather. Up to 60 people a night sleep in the recently opened shelter, the Stagger Straight Community, at 531 Madison Avenue. Doors open at 6 … [Read more...] about Providing Shelter For Homeless
Nature Girl Pursuing American Dream for Home Builders, Sellers, Buyers
Flagstaff native Lori Anna Harrison’s life could fill a whole season of “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous.” She has lived all over the world in places like the Netherlands, Thailand, Costa Rica and even on luxury yachts (she was part of filmmaker Steven Spielberg’s crew that sailed across the Atlantic Ocean). She knows a thing or two about what it means to live well and understands the power of beautiful surroundings. She speaks the language of luxury. Harrison’s view of the American dream … [Read more...] about Nature Girl Pursuing American Dream for Home Builders, Sellers, Buyers
Craftsman Builds Business From Salvaged Wood
Woodworking master craftsman Dan Arterburn is upfront about the furniture he makes. “It’s not for everyone. I try to create something that will become a family keepsake, a valued heirloom.” The former Nebraskan can be found in a Prescott gallery and workshop at 108 E. Hillside, Suite B. He has more than 31 years of experience, envisioning design concepts and then finding ways to make those visions become reality. He takes great pride in the fact that no two pieces of furniture are ever the … [Read more...] about Craftsman Builds Business From Salvaged Wood
Nature Girl Pursuing American Dream for Home Builders, Sellers, Buyers
Northern Arizona native Lori Anna Harrison’s life could fill a whole season of “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous.” She has lived all over the world, in places like the Netherlands, Thailand, Costa Rica and even on luxury yachts (she was part of filmmaker Steven Spielberg’s crew that sailed across the Atlantic Ocean). She knows a thing or two about what it means to live well and understands the power of beautiful surroundings. She speaks the language of luxury. Harrison’s view of the American … [Read more...] about Nature Girl Pursuing American Dream for Home Builders, Sellers, Buyers
Defining a Cultural Shift in Education
Technology integrates everyday life, transforming the way people learn, adapt, create solutions and work together. As education continues to prepare children to achieve the American dream, digital innovations inspire problem solving through iterative and collaborative learning. Today’s students represent “a generation of kids who don’t know that the world existed before Google, laptops, smart phones and tablets; when the world did not have WiFi,” said Jaime Casap of Google for Education, who … [Read more...] about Defining a Cultural Shift in Education