Health

A well-woman visit is a critical part of healthcare for women of all ages. Such an appointment is recommended once a year, and it encompasses screening and treatment appropriate to each patient’s age and needs. 

Women who have not started menstruating and are under age 18 are probably best seen by a pediatrician. It is important, however, to be sure that gynecologic care is available for young women because they may not be comfortable discussing their sexual health with their parents.  

From the time a woman has her first period, to 30 years old, a well-woman visit focuses on birth...

It was a weekend of spiritual bliss, personal growth and restoration at Phoenix’s first ever luxury yoga event, Namaste AZ Yoga Festival. Created by Sumit Banerjee, national yoga instructor and the mind behind the hybrid yoga style dubbed “Sumits,” the Namaste AZ Yoga Festival took place this past weekend at the sophisticated The Camby Hotel in the heart of the Biltmore area in Phoenix.

With top yogis having arrived from across the country, this four-day event (Oct. 6-9) offered a wide variety of yoga classes throughout The Camby Hotel grounds virtually nonstop from...

Loosing weight is a feat in and of itself, but oftentimes the downside of extensive fat loss is loose, listless skin.

Now, the latest innovative technology from Fresh Start MedSpa is making it possible to simultaneously eliminate stubborn fat while tightening the skin around the area of fat loss for a completely rejuvenated and refreshed look.

You are what you eat. (Did you know kale can diminish under-eye circles, sweet potatoes can make your skin glow and bell peppers can slow down the aging process?) Take advice from the experts, and add these 16 eats to your shopping list pronto for results that are not only good for you but good-looking on you, too.

Yogurt

“Yogurt is beneficial for overall wellness, but this probiotic-rich food is especially helpful to the skin,” says Dr. Janice Johnston,​ M.D., medical director and family practice provider at Arrowhead Health Centers. “Your skin and digestive tract happen to...