Columns

Everything I need to know about inflation, I learned in grade school — too much money chasing too few goods and services. Supply and...

I recently had a reader ask for information regarding walk-in tubs. My experience with them is limited to a neighbor who purchased one for...

What is mathematics? To many readers of this column, it is subject matter you must learn in school with a series of rules and methods...

There are many difficult challenges facing the United States, yet one vital problem receives little coverage by politicians or the media — the growing...

Robocalls, those prerecorded, unsolicited annoyances that are becoming all-too-frequent in many households, have reached epic proportions. They are the largest source of consumer complaints...

Christmas is almost here. This magical time of year means so many things as it brings people together. It’s a celebration with family and friends,...

What is community engagement? For some it is civic engagement, or active participation in your community, perhaps voting, volunteering or joining organizations. According to Thomas...

Headlines today are deeply troubling and alarming. After I read about a 6-year-old taking a weapon to class and shooting his teacher, a young...

By Terry Leamon Do you wonder if water heater flushes are necessary? Do you do regular maintenance on your water heater? Well, if not, you...

A previous column provided details of an investigative report that contrasted the secondary mathematics curriculum of the United States vs. European schools, and how...

By Joan Koczor Headache is one of the most common and debilitating pain conditions in the world. The World Health Organization names headache the third...

By Dr. C. Jon Beecroft, Maricopa Foot and Ankle My patients frequently ask how COVID-19 has changed medicine. My answer to patients may not be...

Aging is inevitable. Like other transitions in life, changes can be physical, psychosocial and mental. Understanding the differences between those changes can assist in...

EDITOR’S NOTE: Over the past few weeks, the world has witnessed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. In the 1990s, Iraq invaded Kuwait, which led to...

A recent article from Mayo Clinic states we are living longer than previous generations and should prepare ourselves to encounter new health risks, like...

This month, our children will return to school. The concerns we have about safety have been heightened recently by more school shootings by mentally...

We’re not getting any younger. So, you may want to make end-of-life decisions to protect your loved ones. This might not be the most upbeat...

The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated many of the issues faced by Social Security, which provides at least 70% of income for about one in six...

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...

Over the past year, I’ve focused on reviewing recommended checklists to improve the physical setup of your home for aging-in-place. COVID-19 has helped reinforce...

It’s that time of year when we are reminded by Mother Nature that emergency situations can happen quickly with limited warning. Although Arizona has...

Not many like it, but, eventually, it happens to all of us, whether we like it or not. We get older. The aging process is long....

Have you become a backyard gardener because of the coronavirus pandemic? Many of us have turned to growing our own food for a number...

On average, adults need about 7-9 hours of sleep. Researchers say people can survive longer without food than without sleep! It’s a time for...

Falls are a real and growing risk to older adults’ health and independence and, in some cases, to their very lives. Falls can cause...

At some point after retirement, we may start questioning what to do with our free time. We may have accomplished some anticipated travel and...

Just think about it: the opportunity to celebrate National Maricopa is a Great Place to Live Day. Don’t laugh. You could make it a reality....

If you know the rules of the game, you will win the game. With credit, the rules are not easy to understand because of...

Everybody is talking about the seller’s market for real estate sales in Maricopa, but what happens to the local rental market at the same...

I’ve had a bunch of interesting tidbits running through my mind the last few weeks. InMaricopa magazine’s focus last month on volunteerism struck a nerve...