Health

As more and more of our everyday life moves online, you may see more opportunities to work from home or schedule virtual appointments online. Attending doctors’ appointments online is among these growing options. Especially in a critical time like the COVID-19 outbreak, this kind of accessibility is needed now more than ever.

Telemedicine, sometimes called telehealth or digital care, allows patients and doctors to manage and access their health care with the use of a desktop computer, laptop, smartphone, tablet or other technology. Examples of telemedicine can include anything from an app that helps you count your calories to digital patient...

With mental health being a vital part of a person’s life, it is important to know and remember how to take care of it. One popular solution is the practice of yoga. It increases body awareness and relieves all of the stress and tension you might be feeling in your body. AZFoothills had the opportunity to speak with Natalie Harden, the lead instructor from a local yoga studio, YogaSix in regard to the topic, and she touched on advice for beginners, and how beneficial it can be for your mental health.  

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If you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious or nervous about all of the unknowns surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, just know that you’re not alone. As many individuals shift to working from home and adjust to practicing social distancing, many people are struggling to maintain a healthy mindset without going stir crazy. Practicing mindful meditation while at home enables you to fixate less on the past or the future and instead focus on what is truly important -- being present in the moment. Here are four simple tips to practice mindful meditation while at home.

Breathe

It may sound obvious but too often we...

Pain is something everyone will experience at some point in their life, if not many times. Pain can make everyday life a chore and limits what we can do physically and socially. Even so, the last thing any of us would want to do is be limited to taking pain medication around the clock, and the thought of taking opioids during America’s opioid crisis is daunting and unappealing. If you’re looking for ways you can take control of your pain during treatment, consider these easy starting points.

Get enough sleep

Pain may make falling asleep difficult, and a lack of sleep only amplifies pain. Breaking this...