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...

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....

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...

U.S. Rep. Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) has tested positive for COVID-19. O'Halleran (Dem-Village of Oak Creek) represents Maricopa in the United State House of Representatives. In a...

American Medical Associates Maricopa Clinic, under the leadership of Dr. Ehreema Nadir, is proud to offer a wide range of services to our patients....

Easter is coming, and despite recent spikes in prices, don’t be surprised if your yard is egged.  It’s no yolk -- but don’t worry, it’s...

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

Domestic violence (aka intimate partner violence, dating abuse or relationship abuse) is defined as a pattern of behaviors used by one partner to maintain...

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

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...

Grace Gomez has had four generations of her family infected with COVID-19. She knows first-hand how valuable a support group could be, so she...

When choosing a doctor, it’s important to find a physician who focuses on you and your mental, emotional and physical needs. And in Maricopa, there’s...

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

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

Traveling by plane is one of the safest and fastest ways to get to your destination. But crowded airports, long waits at security checkpoints,...

Last week, I was helping my wife install a home key box for a Province resident when she asked me what I knew about...

It just seemed like the right thing to do. Participating in activities to heighten breast-cancer awareness, raising funds for research and offering support to those...

So many posts from friends end with “take care.” It seems a simple salutation at the end of a letter or social media post,...

I thought it would be interesting to peek inside a doctor's mind when seeing a patient. The first thing when meeting a patient is to...

It’s the holiday season. We should be happy and upbeat and joyful, right? Well, for many, the holidays bring on bouts of depression, heightened anxiety...

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...

When a couple forms a relationship, they bring together two cultures. We often do not think of our relationship as separate cultures, but it...

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...

An event to support the fight against cancer will return to Maricopa for its 13th year this fall.  Relay for Life’s Party at the Park this...

Defining mental health or its opposite — mental illness — is a daunting task. Mental health includes our emotional state: how we feel, how we...

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...

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

Selecting the right obstetrician early on in your pregnancy can make a huge difference in your health and that of your newborn. Fortunately, finding that...

It’s the beginning of October. With temperatures falling, it’s time to consider how to take care of ourselves so we can enjoy the upcoming...

Marijuana is the most-frequently used drug by teens in Maricopa. It poses a high risk to their brain development and mental health. Come learn about...