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Christmas day, the most anticipated holiday for children all over the world, is merely 90 days away.  That means those Tiny (crazy) elves are getting ready for their debut, tinsel will soon be unpacked and holiday music will eventually be creeping into the background of every grocery store, department store and family vehicle on the road. That also means that the big guy himself, Mr. Santa Claus has officially finished his off-season and is back at work. Valley residents are especially lucky because The North Pole Experience (NPX), home to Santa Claus and his entire Christmas crew, is tucked away in a secret spot just outside of Flagstaff.  It’s no surprise that parents across the Phoenix-land area are already planning family road...

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Photo Courtesy of: The Joe Niekro Foundation

The Knuckle Ball is one of nine signature fundraising events for The Joe Niekro Foundation that helps raise awareness for brain aneurysm, AVMs and hemorrhagic strokes while supporting patients and families to help fund research efforts to ultimately help find solutions for this disease.

The Joe Niekro Foundation started in 2008 by Natalie Niekro two years...

     There are so many “fad” diets flying around the Internet for weight loss, but while cutting and limiting certain food groups, taking in all the nutrients your body needs can be easily overlooked. Eyes are one of the most important parts of the body to keep healthy. In honor of National Eye Health Week from Sept. 21 to Sept. 27, Dr. Roger B. Ethington, OD, of Southwestern Eye Center, gives his tips for following an eye-healthy diet.