Health and Wellness

Every 11 minutes, a person dies by suicide. In 2020, 45,979 individuals took their own life. Almost as many people who live in the...

Welcome to Lotus Evolutions, a wellness spa concept founded by Keri Berardinelli and Chad Binder. Their business centers on holistic skin care, stress reduction...

Tamara Zach and Meghan Shapiro have been elected to serve a three-year term on the Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JFCS) Governance Board. JFCS...

Dr. Kristina Donnay is medical director at Maricopa Wellness Center. Are chemical peels good for your skin? — A.M. Some chemical peels can help rejuvenate the...

Exceptional Community Hospital, the city’s first hospital when it opened 13 months ago, launched an initiative over the summer to speed emergency care to...

Everyone has aesthetic goals they aspire to achieve, but reaching those goals with over-the-counter products and at-home remedies is not possible for many skin...

Fred Greenspan’s advocacy for the Deaf community started 13 years ago while living in Mesa. An early arrival for a business meeting at a diner...

The Arizona summer heat can be a drag. The heat hits long before Memorial Day and sticks around until Halloween, and there’s just no...

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...

The Maricopa Music Circle (MMC) and Maricopa Chorus will perform together at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 18, in a concert guaranteed to lift...

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...

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...

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...

Maricopa Wellness Center’s Medical Director, Kristina Donnay FNP-C, gets many emails asking aesthetic and wellness questions. We have decided to answer some of the...

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...

If you are looking for nonsurgical treatments to rejuvenate your skin and body, you’re not the only one. Countless Americans are, too, and with...

We’ve all been to the doctor, and they’re all pretty much the same, right? You go in, they look you over for 5-10 minutes,...

08One in eight women in the U.S. and 2.3 million worldwide are diagnosed with breast cancer every year, according to the American Cancer Society. In...

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 love plants. They helped save my life in their own special and unique way. They have also introduced me to some of the...

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

School is in session and, hopefully, a routine has been established and the children are adjusting well. But there may be concerns that loom...

Dr. Alex M. Stewart of Maricopa Foot and Ankle Center is a board-certified specialist recognized by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery....

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...

West Nile disease in humans was first detected in Uganda (hence the virus’ name) in the 1930s and first appeared in the U.S. in...

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...

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

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...

The first time Marlena Robbins ate magic mushrooms, it wasn’t to see music or hear colors at a jam band concert. It was to...

By Kristin Gramando The road of life is filled with important milestones — major events and achievements that help to define who we are and...