Health and Wellness

With shorter days and cooler nights, winter is the perfect time of year to get in laser services where excessive sun exposure is not...

Maricopa Foot and Ankle is excited to introduce its newest doctor, Dr. Matine Mirsaidi. Dr. Mirsaidi received his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine at the Midwestern...

This year has truly flown by! It seems I say that every year, but every year feels even faster than the one that came before...

Finally, there is an organic skin peel with microneedling results for all skin complexions. What is microneedling? Microneedling is a cosmetic procedure that involves the use...

A second hospital isn't coming as soon as we thought.  An agreement between S3 BioTech and the city to build a medical campus near Copper...

For Bruce McVeigh, a 30-year Army veteran and the chief operating officer at Exceptional Community Hospital, a defining moment came at 9:37 a.m. on...

We are excited to host our annual sales event this year on Saturday, Oct. 21 from 2-5 p.m. At this RSVP event, we will answer...

For each person who died from heat this summer, an extraordinary number survived it. It’s just after lunchtime on July 26, nearly a month into...

Top death investigator André Davis' breath lingers visibly as he unhinges the cooler door. Some of the bodies are intact. Some faceless remains yearn to...

Obesity and being overweight can pose serious health risks linked to leading causes of death like heart disease, stroke, diabetes and even cancer. Losing 5...

Don’t let cramping cramp your style. As Arizona’s summer temperatures continue to reach record-breaking highs, I have seen many patients complain of increased cramping. They...

More and more medical spas opening as less-invasive procedures are gaining popularity. But how do you know which one is best for your wellness...

Maricopans suffering mental health issues have long had to trek to the Valley to find a provider who could address their needs.   Not anymore.  Blue Bell...

Depression is a prevalent condition that affects people of all ages, genders and races. An estimated one in six people will experience depression. Depression can...

Empower RF is a remarkable device that is very beneficial for women facing a range of vaginal health issues. Utilizing several different modalities Empower...

Our first 100-plus degree day arrived in late April. This event was a reminder we trade eight months of generally beautiful weather for four months...

Comforting the seriously ill is one of the most complex aspects of healthcare. New advances, although welcome, improve quality of life, but decisions about...

At Lotus Evolutions Holistic Spa, I’m occasionally asked what “holistic” means. It’s a good question, so let’s take a moment to explain what it...

At Maricopa Wellness Center, we pride ourselves on our visual diagnosis of skin concerns and issues. Unfortunately, we are unable to see what is...

Anxiety is a pervasive mental-health condition affecting millions of people worldwide. Feeling anxious in certain situations is normal, but when anxiety persists and impairs daily...

Maricopa Wellness Center’s medical director, Dr. Kristina Donnay, DNP, FNP-C, gets many emails asking aesthetic and wellness questions. We have decided to answer some...

We have our son visiting from the frigid North and he is currently thawing out. He loves Arizona, mostly for soaking up sunshine and warmer...

Why would you go there? They’re small, so their care must not be good. Why waste your time? Those negative comments are getting old, staffers...

Did you know someone turning 65 today has nearly a 70% chance of needing long-term care or support during their remaining years? Last month, I...

I don’t know about you, but among the things in life I do really well is eat. Evidently, we have a community full of people...

Marijuana, vape and alcohol -- the three most-used substances by Maricopa teens -- can be particularly detrimental to brain development when consumed before age...

EDITOR’S NOTE: Brian Simmons was shot and killed in August by Maricopa Police during a noise complaint that escalated into a shootout. Simmons, who...

To just about everyone who encountered him, it was apparent Brian Simmons was a man dealing with serious mental-health issues. Simmons moved to Maricopa from...

Nature delivers infrared in sunlight. The sun emits a wide range of light, most of which is invisible. “Infrared” is the invisible light spectrum...

The two Maricopa Police officers involved in the fatal shooting of Brian Simmons during a call on a noise complaint at Simmons’ home in...