Hiking in the Tucson area is one of the best ways to connect to the desert and see the beauty of this sunshine and cactus-covered lands first hand. While there are some trails better left to experienced hikers, the region hosts potential adventures for outdoor enthusiasts of all skill levels.
Staying active and healthy as a resident of Tucson’s north side is an easy task, if parks and recreation is your thing. Whether enjoying a fitness class, riding the trails or going for a long walk, there is plenty to do in the towns of Marana and Oro Valley.
Every year at this time of holiday cheer, we read articles in the newspapers and magazines about heart disease. I find these articles extremely interesting because some holiday articles warn against shrugging off chest pain, forgetting or skipping medications, eating heavy meals, too much sa…
Every summer the Sonoran desert welcomes the annual monsoons, bringing much needed rains for our dry hot desert. Along with the rains, the monsoons also bring flooding, lightning and strong winds.
The National Cancer Institute has advised that a woman’s risk of developing breast and/or ovarian cancer is greatly increased if she inherits a harmful mutation in the BRCA1 gene or the BRCA2 gene. And men are susceptible as well. Men with these mutations also have an increased risk of breas…
March is National Nutrition Month, making this a good time to consider what vitamin supplements you need. You may have heard that changes in our bodies and our diets lead to older adults needing more of certain vitamins and minerals to stay healthy. But those over 65 shouldn’t reach for that…
February is National Heart Month, and the perfect time to review how you might improve your heart health. Approximately half of Americans have at least one of the main risk factors for heart disease: high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and smoking. The good news is that all of these risk …
At Splendido, an all-inclusive community in Tucson for those 55 and better, residents have plenty of options for following heart-healthy habits. From menu offerings to fitness classes to a community-wide no smoking policy, Splendido offers an array of healthy options. And now the community h…
Needles. You either love them or hate them.
Just because the weather is cooler, doesn’t mean it’s time to hibernate. With the proper equipment, preparation and motivation, any time of year is the perfect time to get outdoors for an adventure. And you don’t have to look far for a great hike. Across the country, there are 59 gorgeous Na…
Dance studio owner and instructor Elizabeth Keyes believes that dance is good for you, physically, mentally and spiritually.
Want your kids to eat right and get moving more? With childhood obesity being a major problem in this country, this sentiment is top of mind for many parents and guardians. But you have more power than you may realize to steer them in the right direction, say experts.
Weight loss goals are easier to make than to achieve. Life can often seem at odds with your health and wellness goals. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to avoid common pitfalls.
The biggest hurdles to sticking to a new diet are convenience and flavor. Who wants to eat food that doesn’t taste good or is hard to make? You and your family are more likely to stick to your commitments if the changes you make suit your schedule and your palate.
Whether you have a green thumb or are just thinking about starting a new hobby, there are a few tools that can help you grow beautiful and delicious things.
Natural Life Holistic Oasis (NLHO) continues to put a new spin on creating optimal health and vitality for its patients. Established in Tucson in June 2010, NLHO veers from the path of using traditional medicine as a cure-all, instead pursuing a holistic approach to healing the body, mind, a…
For more than 50 years, Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) have been one of the top lifestyle choices for older adults across the country. CCRCs are popular because they offer unique value and protection against the high costs of long-term care.
With today’s engaging technology, it can be hard to get kids off the couch and outside. But no matter what your child’s interests are, outdoor time is important.
When Marana Mayor Ed Honea reaches the top of a ridge – often after hiking upwards of 10 miles – he takes a seat, peers out at the world below, and life falls into perspective.
