Health and Wellness

Back when I was hiring employees, I would always add a couple of extra desired skills to the job description— the ability to deal...

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...

Because there is “no place like home,” aging in place may have many benefits: it can cost less if you own your home, slow...

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

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...

Edited at 3:20 p.m., Feb. 20. Maricopa is one step closer to seeing a medical campus rise near Copper Sky Regional Park, according to Rodolfo Lopez,...

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

Botox is a purified protein called botulinum toxin that is FDA approved for cosmetic applications since 2002. It is injected into specific superficial facial...

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...

There is no magic pill that will cure obesity or being overweight, conditions that affects more than 70% of adults in the U.S., but...

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...

Happy New Year everyone! I’m hoping that many of you spent some quality time with family and friends. There are many components to aging well....

TRUE ABA opened its doors in Gig Harbor, WA, in 2017, providing home-, community-and school-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) treatment for children and adults...

If you are headed to the emergency room, chances are, you need attention in a hurry. At Exceptional Community Hospital, the facility addressed that need...

It’s no secret that careers based in the technology sector are amongst the most sustainable and future-proof. What’s not so obvious is that anyone can...

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...

Low testosterone in women is much more common than most people realize. It’s no secret that testosterone plays an integral role in male health...

Testosterone- it helps set personal records, increases muscle mass, and makes you more virile. But it’s also true that low testosterone is usually misunderstood. Your...

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...

Facial treatments are a great option to give your special valentine. There are many benefits of having a facial treatment and we offer several...

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...

No matter how much we love the feel of the sun on our skin, we must acknowledge the sun can damage our skin. That...

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 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...

When it comes to decisions regarding housing at the time of retirement, most everyone is simply trying to decide where they want to live....

You’re relaxing at home. Suddenly, you notice smoke billowing. Usually, it’s from the kitchen. By the time you see it, you might have only...

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...

Your skin is your first layer of defense against the outside world. Learn to take good care of your skin, so your skin can...

The Idaho National Laboratory is primarily a research facility in Idaho Falls, which is owned by the United States Department of Energy and managed...

Brianna Reinhold, a licensed counselor in Maricopa and owner of Northern Lights Therapy, explains persistence is key to helping a loved one experiencing a...