Health
AZ Health: Why Are My Allergies Still Bothering Me in the Summer?
Have you wondered why your allergies may still be bothering you now that it’s summer? It may sound strange but your gut may be causing your allergies to flare up. Your sinuses are directly connected to your digestive tract and both the respiratory tract and the gastrointestinal (GI) tract are immune barriers – these systems help protect the body from foreign substances. The common...
It’s Never Too Late to be Bikini-Body Ready
Looking to get in shape this summer? Well, it’s never too late to get that bikini body and, lucky for you, Phoenix is one of the best places to get that! Adam Maielua, one of Scottsdale’s top personal trainers and the lead instructor of The Body Lab, a boutique fitness studio with two Arizona locations, has a few tips to get you into that summer-bod shape.
AZ Health: Cancer Treatment Centers of America's Richard J Stephenson Receives Outstanding Honor
Richard J Stephenson and his wife, Dr. Stacie Stephenson
Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) chairman and founder, Richard J Stephenson, has been recognized by The Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans for his entrepreneurial spirit and passionate commitment to the well-being of others.
Standing: John H. Scully, John A. Elway, Jr., Roger S. Penske, Harold B. Matzner, Lenard B. Tessler, Alain Bouchard; Sitting...
The Secret Ingredient to Reignite Passion
We’ve all been there: you’re feeling tired, losing focus and everyone is on your last nerve. When that Monday feeling creeps into the weekend—and the bedroom—it’s time to break free from low testosterone with a visit to the Sex Docs, aka Dr. Cristina Bosch and Dr. John Robinson. At The Hormone Zone, the Sex Docs use cutting-edge treatment to reignite your passion.
AZ Health: Sunscreen 101
As we are geared up to hit the beach and pools this season, let’s not forget about the sun. As the spring equinox is in full effect, we can look forward to getting outside and enjoying the 12 hours of sunshine. spoke with Banner Health dermatologist Dr. Kirsten Flynn as she shares valuable information on taking care of our skin while under the sun.
“Sun Protective Factor (SPF) is best when you are using a broad spectrum of 30 or higher,” says Flynn. “UVA and UVB can both contribute to skin cancer if you are not wearing any sun protectants.” SPF 15 is...
