Raw is the pinnacle of pet nutrition. The ideal diet for an individual dog or cat is the one that produces the best long-term results. A pet’s diet should be balanced in calories, protein and other nutrients to maintain an optimum condition, rather than conform to some standard that doesn’t apply to his or her lifestyle. Research at the University of Helsinki is bringing new relevance to raw feeding research. The DogRisk study was initiated by Dr. Anna Hielm-Bjorkman with the School of … [Read more...] about Studying the Science of Raw
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Six Healthy Reasons to Grow More Food This Spring
When Lisa and I were just married and struggling to keep fresh food on the table, a saint of a neighbor came to our rescue. Harry lived across the street and his entire backyard was filled with edible plants. His passion was vegetables and he purposely grew extra to share with family, neighbors and the local food bank. Fresh tomatoes, peppers, squash and other bounties from his garden were delivered to our door. Believe me, we consumed every piece of fruit he gave us! He was a lifesaver. A … [Read more...] about Six Healthy Reasons to Grow More Food This Spring
Saying ‘Yes’ to Your Loved One with Alzheimer’s Disease
Living with and caring for your loved one with dementia can be challenging, stressful and joyful – all within one hour! One main way to honor them and lower stress levels is to always have one goal: enter their world. To enter their world means seeing the world as they see it, agreeing with them in whatever way you can, and encouraging them to share more. In doing so, you affirm and honor them. This also encourages you to totally accept their disease and what it means for them and you. Sometimes … [Read more...] about Saying ‘Yes’ to Your Loved One with Alzheimer’s Disease
Maintaining a Healthy Home
With all of the snow and cold weather ending, we are ready for nice weather. Our homes have been closed up, air recirculating, fireplaces burning and heaters running almost nonstop. The air that we have been breathing hasn’t been the healthiest. Dust and allergens lurk in hidden areas. As we start to open up for spring, it’s time to clean things up. A deep spring clean on the interior of the house will make your home feel beautiful, it will look well cared for and will contribute to healthy … [Read more...] about Maintaining a Healthy Home
Cashless Society Pros and Cons
What would a cashless society look like? How long until we have a cashless society? Are we already in one? How often do you use cash? Let’s explore the cashless society’s pros and cons. With the COVID-19 pandemic, are we accelerating to a cashless society? How Often Do You Use Cash? Approximately 19% of all transactions were made with cash in 2021. This is down from 26% in 2019. Are we headed to a cashless society? With the use of debit cards, the dreaded credit cards, and such other … [Read more...] about Cashless Society Pros and Cons
Why the Right Real Estate Agent is Critical for Home Selling or Buying Success
When the real estate market reaches the frothy levels we have experienced over the last few years, it is safe to say most homes will sell quickly. However, does that mean you don’t need a highly qualified agent to help navigate the complexities? The high demand for real estate in this market has actually made selling or buying a house more complicated than ever. It wouldn’t be possible to cover all of complexities here, but the following is a snapshot of what sellers and buyers are up against in … [Read more...] about Why the Right Real Estate Agent is Critical for Home Selling or Buying Success
Understanding the Business of Orchestras Like Arizona Philharmonic
Imagine you owned a gourmet restaurant with a loyal following but the patrons only paid $15 for a meal that cost you $45 to produce. Hard to survive on that, right? That is the case with orchestras. To survive with lower-than-average COVID ticket sales, and fixed costs like venues and musicians, orchestras around the world need the support of their communities more than ever. Cities such as Paris, London, New York, San Francisco may be large enough to weather the various storms, but what … [Read more...] about Understanding the Business of Orchestras Like Arizona Philharmonic
Data Privacy Versus Data Security: A Closer Look
The importance of data privacy and data security has grown exponentially as organizations today collect and store more information than ever before. Having a robust data protection strategy is critical to safeguard confidential information and to ensure smooth functioning of your business. But before we move on, let’s take a step back to understand the key concepts of data privacy and data security. The terms data privacy and data security are often misunderstood and are often used … [Read more...] about Data Privacy Versus Data Security: A Closer Look
Spring Up with Culinary Herbs
Spring is near and it is time to celebrate the season. I recall when I lived in Phoenix, springtime memories were the desert blooming with magical colors of wildflowers and cactus bearing fruit. We would attend Spring Training baseball games and celebrate with the fans and players. Spring Break was also a time for celebration when our children would be off from school and we would take road trips. For many of us, we do spring cleaning in our homes, closets and office spaces. Perhaps your … [Read more...] about Spring Up with Culinary Herbs
Ways to Help the Health Worker Shortage in Northern Arizona
If you’re finding it difficult to find or see a primary care doctor these days, you’re not alone. Arizona ranks 42nd in the nation for the ratio of active primary care physicians to residents – about 78 physicians per 100,000 people, according to a 2019 report by the Center for Rural Health at the University of Arizona. To keep pace with demand, our state will need an additional 1,941 primary care doctors by 2030. Arizona also faces significant shortages in lower-wage medical workers, … [Read more...] about Ways to Help the Health Worker Shortage in Northern Arizona