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By Harriet Phelps, PsyD It is time to be thankful.  We all may be missing something from the impact of the COVID virus.  Its effects...

By Joan Koczor As we age, there is a greater emphasis on fitness to maintain health, independence and functionality. Physical activity on a daily basis is...

This past year brought many challenges. Many of us are dealing with unexpected health issues. COVID-19 left its mark. Inflation had a profound effect. Several...

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

By Chris J. Scoggin, CPA As of this writing, we are less than three weeks away from the presidential election. So, by the time you...

By Al Brandenburg Another year and again I am watching my plants wither in the 100-degree-plus heat. Gardening in Arizona in July can be difficult...

As the cost of a college education continues to increase, parents and students should seek ways to pay for tuition without creating debt. One...

Most everyone knows what an athletic coach does, yet many are ignorant about the duties of an academic coach. By next school year, all Maricopa...

Effective Oct. 1, 2020, driver's licenses in Arizona will not be compliant with the REAL ID Act, according to Arizona Department of Transportation. The...

It’s that time of year again. There are new things to consider this income tax season and no, there is no automatic extension to...

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

Life after the COVID-19 pan-demic is becoming increasingly evident. New cases as well as hospitalizations and deaths are on the decline. Mask mandates have ended. Still,...

Let’s make our living spaces easier on ourselves. Our older selves will thank us. We are going to start our room-by-room review in your...

The effects of the pandemic continue to negatively affect learning in our public schools, and recent reports indicate the nature of the problem is...

By Al Brandenburg Although we've made it through the hot, dry months of June and July, our vegetable gardens have pretty much given up the...

When considering safety factors to adapt your home as you grow older, look for good visibility, excellent lighting, accessibility and no trip hazards. Be...

Many newcomers and inexperienced gardeners in Arizona need advice to successfully grow flowers and vegetables in our desert climate and soil conditions. Often, that expertise...

With the holidays upon us, the biggest threat to our health is another wave of COVID-19 cases. We already know our generation is the...

Algebra (specifically, high school algebra) truly is a gatekeeper to a student’s future. Non-technical college degrees generally require completing a college algebra course, which might...

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

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...

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...

By Harriet Phelps The winter weather conditions outside do not matter if you have a blooming plant. I need only light and a blooming plant...

A geriatrician is an expert in the branch of medicine or social science dealing with the health care of elderly people by prevention and...

For many years, efforts have been made to entice more women to pursue careers in engineering. Today, if you ask somebody to describe an...

Fine arts are a funny thing. They’re often the first on the chopping block where funding is concerned, yet the movie you just watched...

A recent article by Ginger Fligger with Pinal-Gila Council for Seniors states 173,000 people in Arizona will live with Alzheimer’s or another condition that...

It is May and time for graduation ceremonies, which are generally called “a commencement,” meaning a beginning. This year’s ceremonies will truly be recognition of...

Poinsettias are one of the most symbolic plants of the holiday season. So popular, they account for about one-quarter of all flowering potted plant sales. With...

By Dr. Alex M. Stewart DPM, FACFAS Dr. Stewart of Maricopa Foot and Ankle Center is board-certified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle...