Every year, come May and June, weather conditions converge to heighten the risk of wildfire – it gets hot, dry and windy. Add these conditions to weeds, brush, branches and trees, and all it takes is a spark to ignite fire’s rage. The City of Prescott takes this threat seriously. The Prescott Fire Department has already begun its annual fuels mitigation and education efforts, providing free fire assessments to residents who call 918-777-1700. These assessments consist of a review of your … [Read more...] about Preparing for Wildfire Season in Prescott
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Empowering Women in Retirement
Despite being more educated and financially empowered than past generations, the majority of women are still uncertain when it comes to investments, retirement planning and their financial future. While more women are becoming responsible for handling their family finances, they feel overwhelmed with all of the options and decisions required when planning for retirement income and leaving a legacy. There are a handful of main drawbacks that affect women when they are preparing their financial … [Read more...] about Empowering Women in Retirement
Intellectual Property: Does Your Small Business Need a Trademark, Servicemark?
Many small business owners rarely give much thought to building a brand and creating an “intellectual property” (IP) portfolio for their business. When business advisors bring up the subject of consciously creating intellectual property, it is often misunderstood to mean patents. While patent protection can be extremely important for certain types of businesses, it is only one type of IP that can create value for the business. This article will be the first in a series of articles that discuss … [Read more...] about Intellectual Property: Does Your Small Business Need a Trademark, Servicemark?
Interventional Radiologists: Pioneers of Minimally Invasive Treatments for Peripheral Vascular Disease
Homer Stevens could not walk far because his legs would tire out quickly and his toe was black, swollen and very painful. His quality of life suffered. His podiatrist suggested that he might have a circulation problem and recommended he get tested for Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD). PVD or PAD (Peripheral Arterial Disease), which is also known as atherosclerosis or hardening of the arteries, affects the blood vessels outside of the heart and brain. Scar tissue and cholesterol build up in … [Read more...] about Interventional Radiologists: Pioneers of Minimally Invasive Treatments for Peripheral Vascular Disease
How Stress Affects Stroke Risk
“I was so stressed out, I thought I was going to have a stroke!” How many times have you heard someone say a version of the expression above? While it may often be said in jest, researchers have shown that the statement above may not be far from the truth. According to the American Heart Association, higher levels of stress, hostility or depressive symptoms are associated with an increased risk of stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) in middle-aged and older adults. A stroke occurs … [Read more...] about How Stress Affects Stroke Risk
Lose Fat without Dieting, Exercise or Surgery?
Hundreds of thousands of people undergo liposuction each year, but there is a new procedure on the market that has peaked new interests and provides satisfying results. This treatment is called "CoolSculpting” and the full body targeted treatment is now available in Northern Arizona. CoolSculpting is a fat-freezing procedure and it’s the only FDA-cleared, non-surgical fat-reduction treatment that uses controlled cooling to eliminate stubborn fat that resists all efforts through diet and … [Read more...] about Lose Fat without Dieting, Exercise or Surgery?
What is Northern Arizona Healthcare’s Bariatric Surgical Weight Loss Clinic?
People often ask about the Bariatric Surgical Weight Loss Clinic. Our team − which includes a physician, a nurse practitioner, a registered dietitian, a clinical psychologist, a medical assistant and front office staff − provides medical support to bariatric surgery patients. The patients who come to us are typically 100 pounds or more overweight; many have medical conditions that impact their mobility and quality of life, have battled their weight for years and are contemplating having … [Read more...] about What is Northern Arizona Healthcare’s Bariatric Surgical Weight Loss Clinic?
The Sky’s the Limit for Helicopter Company
Have you ever thought of proposing to someone or even getting married while zipping along on a helicopter flight? Or how about a helicopter flight to Sedona for a picnic in some remote area surrounded by red rocks, or to the Verde Valley wine country for an afternoon of wine tasting? Even for the average person, this is now possible, thanks to Guidance Aviation. Starting with just one helicopter 18 years ago, Guidance has become one of the most successful and reputable companies, not only in the … [Read more...] about The Sky’s the Limit for Helicopter Company
Cancer Prevention, Early Detection: Protecting Yourself, Your Family
Scientists and medical professionals have been waging the War on Cancer for many years, even before President Nixon signed the National Cancer Act in 1971 and set the country on track to better fight this disease. We’ve had many successes and many failures, but the fight goes on with better treatments, new research and ever-changing insights into what patients really need. Recent data published by the American Cancer Society suggest there will be 1.6 million new cancer cases in the United … [Read more...] about Cancer Prevention, Early Detection: Protecting Yourself, Your Family
Making Father’s Day Special
Father’s Day is Sunday, June 19. This day should be spent reminding dad how special he is to his family. This Father’s Day, show dad the love and appreciation he deserves. Follow these tips to give dad a day that he’ll remember: Think Like Dad Put yourself in dad’s shoes. If he could have a day to himself to do anything he wanted, what would he choose? Think of something he wouldn’t normally get the chance to do and treat him to that. If dad loves to golf but never has the time, send him … [Read more...] about Making Father’s Day Special