The basic goal of aging individuals is to age gracefully or to age well. Aging well requires stimulating the brain and using the body in a manner that keeps it strong. Basic everyday activities are not enough to keep both body and mind in a stable functioning state. We all become “set” in our ways and usually do not seek out new, challenging activities. We park in the same area of the parking lot of a store we frequent so we do not need to look around for the car. If you take off your socks, you … [Read more...] about Stepping Up to the Challenges of an Aging Body
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Controlling Stress, Avoiding Stress Eating
Many things can contribute to your stress levels, such as holidays, work or everyday life. Stress in small amounts can be helpful because it temporarily increases energy production through your adrenal glands. Your body is not meant to be under chronic stress, however, and it can have serious side effects, including: Increasing your heart rate. Constricting your blood vessels and elevating your blood pressure. Keeping glucose in your bloodstream rather than storing it in your … [Read more...] about Controlling Stress, Avoiding Stress Eating
Yavapai College Pre-Engineering Students Learn and Earn in NSF Grant Internship Program
This fall, Yavapai College Pre-Engineering Degree students will have the opportunity to put their skills to work with Yavapai County companies. The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded Yavapai College’s CTEC Campus an $855,350 Advanced Technical Education grant to create semester-long internships with local firms. The award will fund “Engineered for Success: Engineering Technician Training for Rural Arizona,” a three-year project designed to expand capacity for high quality engineering … [Read more...] about Yavapai College Pre-Engineering Students Learn and Earn in NSF Grant Internship Program
Planting Tomatoes’ Best Friends in the Garden
There are plants that work well together and plants that should be kept apart. Matching the two groups into a garden plan is often difficult, especially in small spaces. Companion planting tomatoes is relatively easy. Companion planting is part experience, part folklore and part wishful thinking. Native Americans were among the first to use companion plants to improve vitality. Iroquois legend states planting corn, beans and squash together helps all three plants thrive and produce a better … [Read more...] about Planting Tomatoes’ Best Friends in the Garden
How Does Massage Reduce Stress?
We all know that certain types of constant stress in our lives are not healthy. But did you know that recent evidence indicates the physical changes associated with stress may contribute to the leading causes of death – heart disease and cancer? In addition, stress can create and/or exacerbate many physical and emotional conditions such as chronic fatigue, digestive upset, headaches, back pain, high blood pressure and risk of stroke. A recent study conducted by Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in … [Read more...] about How Does Massage Reduce Stress?
Jennifer Aniston’s Number One Beauty Secret Available in Prescott
In the November issue of InStyle Magazine, the "most viewed" article was Jennifer Aniston's cites her number one secret as microcurrent facials. "1. Instead of getting Botox get microcurrent facials to tighten and tone your skin." – Jennifer Aniston-Top Ten Beauty Secrets InStyle Magazine The Prescott DermaLift Clinic is the only clinic in Northern Arizona offering this same combination of microcurrent combined with electric-ion therapy. Electric-ion therapy has only been … [Read more...] about Jennifer Aniston’s Number One Beauty Secret Available in Prescott
Women, Retirement: Understanding Gender Differences
If you are a woman who is planning your retirement, you may have noticed that you face some specific challenges that your male counterparts don’t necessarily experience. Women have to account for things like a longer life expectancy, the gender pay gap, shorter time in the workforce and higher health care expenses. While this isn’t all bad news, it does mean that you have to be much more prepared and have a strategy in place to help overcome these obstacles. According to the Employee … [Read more...] about Women, Retirement: Understanding Gender Differences
Why a Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
Architecture is all about illustrations and pictures. I know that sounds very basic, and it is basic. The concept of understanding the paper drawings (perhaps digital PDFs) before the project is built is key. I would venture to say the average building owner is not sure what their building will look like prior to construction. A skilled architect is really a sculptor, designing in three dimensions. In years past, I had the opportunity to design a new medical office building. I reviewed the … [Read more...] about Why a Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
Tips for Mothers: Living a Healthy Balanced Life
I'm a wife, mom, daughter, sister, aunt, student and not-so-great housekeeper. I'm also a trustworthy friend, passionate about God, and a strong leader. I am a culinary specialist and have a passion for nature. Balancing the roles and responsibilities of marriage, motherhood and business can be overwhelming. I continue to seek out those who share practical tips and tools so that I can experience more wellness and balance and be better able to love and lead those around me. I have loved … [Read more...] about Tips for Mothers: Living a Healthy Balanced Life
Ecosa Challenges Main Stream Education With Free Tuition
Imagine attending an institution of higher education without worrying about cash up front or spending much of your work life repaying school loans. If the Ecosa Institute has anything to say about it, free tuition will replace the current financial aid system saddling each of last year’s university graduates with student loan debt averaging $37,172. Putting money where its mouth is and paying vision forward into action, Ecosa now offers 28 prospective students free tuition to its Ecological … [Read more...] about Ecosa Challenges Main Stream Education With Free Tuition