Losing a spouse is a painful and overwhelming event, and it can be both emotionally and financially shattering. According to a recent study by the Journal of Financial Service Professionals, the average age of widowhood is only 59.4 years, and 80 percent of married men will die while married. Their wives are often unprepared for such an event. How can you plan for a loss of a spouse? First, it’s important to gather and organize all of your financial records so that they are easily … [Read more...] about Understanding the Financial Impact of Losing a Spouse
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Prescott Radiologists Welcoming Peter Mamalakis
Prescott Radiologists has hired a musculoskeletal radiologist with specialty expertise in diagnosing diseases and abnormalities of bones and joints based on images from MRI, CT scan, X-ray and ultrasound. Peter Mamalakis, M.D., was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He is one of 12 children. He has a wide variety of experience, including studying genetics at the University of Wisconsin, teaching for an adult education firm in North Carolina and working in internet technology and … [Read more...] about Prescott Radiologists Welcoming Peter Mamalakis
Community Leaders Endorsing Economic Benefits of Travel, Tourism
The City of Prescott serves as the area’s official Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) and will lead Prescott’s travel and tourism community during the Open House on May 7 in support of government policies that are friendly to travel. The event is part of the 35th annual National Travel and Tourism Week (May 6-12), which unites communities across the country to celebrate what travel means to American jobs, economic growth and personal well-being. “It is our duty to assist and … [Read more...] about Community Leaders Endorsing Economic Benefits of Travel, Tourism
Springing into Home and Garden
It’s that time of year again. Blossoms blossoming, trees are turning green, the air is warmer, people are stirring in their yards and sprucing up their homes. It’s a time for renewal, for starting something new, getting a fresh perspective on many levels. Spring is a time of resurgence of energy, new ideas and good, old-fashioned elbow grease. I love seeing folks on the street working on their homes, renovating, painting, planting and then taking the time to chat with their next-door … [Read more...] about Springing into Home and Garden
STEM Internships Benefitting Students, Businesses
Over the past few months, Yavapai College’s Career and Technical Education (CATE) campus has had the benefit of working on a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant aimed at internships for two program areas, Applied Pre-Engineering and Integrated Systems Engineering Technician. An internship is an official or formal program that provides practical experience for beginners in an occupation or profession. The Applied Pre-Engineering AAS degree is designed to provide students with a working … [Read more...] about STEM Internships Benefitting Students, Businesses
What is Chinese Cupping?
If it’s pain relief you’re after, our blend of massage cupping and deep tissue massage will literally pull the pain out of the tissues – and it feels amazing! Cupping is one of the many services we offer and is a technique that uses different-sized plastic or glass suction cups, which pull stagnant blood to a specific region to stimulate healing. It is effective at stretching tight fascia and muscles. Cupping helps the tissue develop new blood flow and causes anti-inflammatory chemicals in … [Read more...] about What is Chinese Cupping?
Massage 101: Choosing the Right Massage and Add-On Therapies
Massage therapy encompasses many different techniques, styles and personalized options, which can vary from appointment to appointment. Few things allow us to individualize an experience for the moment like massage therapy does. In the winter, deep tissue for aching muscles from snow shoveling may be in order. After taking final exams, a relaxing massage is just what is needed to end the semester. Sometimes it is about bodywork and total-body stretching to help reach sports and physical … [Read more...] about Massage 101: Choosing the Right Massage and Add-On Therapies
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
Tips for Choosing and Growing Local Roses
What better way to enjoy the romance of the garden than by growing roses? Rose gardening has gotten a bad rap in recent years. Growing roses doesn’t have to be a challenge. Choose the right plant for your garden and you’re halfway to having a spectacular rose garden. Learn the basics of caring for roses and your gardens will be the envy of the neighborhood. In a nutshell, there are four magic ingredients for making your roses happy and your garden a reality. The Soil Roses prefer a … [Read more...] about Tips for Choosing and Growing Local Roses
Brain Health, Start Now
With dementia diagnosis rates rising in the Western world, it is important to look at our lifestyle and diet as a factor. The warning signs that your brain is struggling may begin up to three decades before any diagnosis of dementia. As a general guideline, what is good for the body is also good for the brain. If you learn how to really care for your brain and feed it the optimal diet and lifestyle, you can begin to quickly experience some positive improvements. Diet: Using food as … [Read more...] about Brain Health, Start Now