It’s true: Chocolate really is pretty good for you. Most of us enjoy a good piece of chocolate without really thinking of what these little morsels contain other than the fat and calories.
Wow, really? New studies are showing that the saturated fats in dairy products are actually good for you!
It is well known that walking can be our best exercise routine. It doesn’t cost anything except a decent pair of shoes and some time. You don’t need to join a gym and there’s no special equipment requir…
Many of us remember either having a measles infection or knew someone who did. It was not a pleasant experience. Measles is a highly infectious viral illness that causes a rash, fever, inflamed eyes and…
A centuries old healing substance that has been used by the Maori in New Zealand has slowly made its way to the modern world.
Most of us are used to breathing easily — on average, we take 20,000 breaths a day without giving it much thought.
To those of a certain age, psychedelic substances such as “magic mushrooms” and lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) are reminiscent of Timothy Leary, The Grateful Dead, and the “tune in, turn on, drop out”…
It is still early in the illness season but already we are seeing surges of three worrisome seasonal infections rearing their ugly heads after last year’s unusually light season.
We all know that a healthy diet is beneficial in so many ways — lower cholesterol, less heart and cardiovascular disease, less diabetes, and better weight control to name a few. But improved pain contro…
Flu is a highly contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the throat, nose and sometimes lungs.
Sonoran Desert land is for sale and it’s a butte.
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I wanted to take an opportunity to address some questions and concerns I have received from the community in recent months regarding public safety, the level of services we provide, and the leadership a…
Liberal Left Can Save Us
Do we truly care about our children regarding their education? I’m not so sure. If we purely take a look at the actions of so many, I would have to answer on the negative side of the question. Let me ex…
Sinema is saving America
The Pusch Ridge nine-hole golf course at 10000 N. Oracle Road will reopen with much fanfare on Nov. 1. Since the course’s closure in March 2020, a new non-profit organization, Friends of Pusch Ridge Gol…
Last month, I represented Pima County at the annual meeting of the County Supervisors Association. All 15 of Arizona’s counties were represented and there was an admirable focus on the issues and intere…
What Does Sinema Support?
In the not-so-distant-past, adults were expected to set the example for children. Be role models. Demonstrate respectful behavior. Follow the Golden Rule.
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As our community experiences another COVID surge, I write today with gratitude for the resilience of our provider teams at Northwest Healthcare. Each and every employee in our system has played a role i…
