Health & Wellness

Maricopa Unified School District Superintendent Tracey Lopeman explains some details of a coronavirus outbreak. After one staff member of Saddleback Elementary reported contracting COVID-19,...

Collagen is a special type of protein that accounts for as much as 30% of the body’s total protein. It’s a primary structural component...

The UltraStar Multi-tainment Center is temporarily closing its 347 Grill restaurant and 10 Pins take-out program after a person who was at the facility...

Three lifeguards at the Copper Sky Multigenerational Recreation Complex have tested positive for coronavirus. None of the lifeguards have worked since June 20, according to...

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...

The City of Maricopa Fire/Medical Department has received a donation of four video laryngoscopes, devices used for intubation, from the Maricopa Seniors organization. Maricopa Fire/Medical...

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...

Dr. Stewart, of Maricopa Foot and Ankle Center, is certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. He received his Doctorate of...

Some men just don't like talking about their health. Even when they see a doctor, one of five men admit they haven’t been completely honest...

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,...

For most of us, quality of life is likely determined by relationships, not by things, according to research. As we age, life can present harsh realities...

In a rapidly growing city, progress takes no summer vacation. Many toil under a blazing sun or in stifling conditions. Drill operators, roofers, landscapers,...

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...

  Resources for students in need don’t intend to stop operations during the COVID-19 outbreak. Copa Closet, a resource of basic needs for K-12 children that...

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

What exactly is a podiatrist? The short answer is a foot and ankle specialist. A podiatrist is a physician who has an undergraduate degree, a...

By C. Jon Beecroft, M.D. Trust is a hard thing to earn these days. This last year has taught us about trust, and lack of...

Teenagers and their families are invited to a mental-health festival at Maricopa’s Pacana Park in early May. Express Fest, which runs 4-10 p.m. on Saturday,...

  The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Pinal County is 2,459, and the Board of Supervisors is making a second attempt to take...

With the full support of the Ak-Chin Indian Community Tribal Council, Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino announced effective immediately it will temporarily close The Spa. The...

Even as Gov. Doug Ducey extended his stay-at-home order through May 15, he began to relax some of the restrictions in place to prevent...

Every year, seniors fall and break their hips or other bones and then face serious potential illnesses and possibly death as a result. The...

  Of the dozen Maricopa eateries inspected by Pinal County May 16-June 15, all but one received top marks. True Grit Tavern had a problem with...

“My heel is killing me. What are my options?” We’ve all said that at some point. You wake up in the morning, ready to embark...

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....

The last few years have been challenging, to say the least. Politics, pandemics, inflation and so many other things — situations most of us...

Gov. Doug Ducey announced an effort to test 30,000-60,000 Arizonans for coronavirus during the next three weekends. Arizona Department of Heath Services is heading the...

  As some Maricopa businesses made a cautious comeback in May, so did Maricopa shoppers. “We were going crazy at the house,” said Kandy Christopherson of...

In city parks, playground equipment will be blocked off and restrooms will be closed. Maricopa Public Library will no longer provide curbside delivery of...