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Doctor Detective on the Case: Breathing Problems Aren’t Always Respiratory Issues
If there’s a basic truth about life, it’s that breathing is a good thing. Yet Victor Kunisada, now in his 70s, cannot remember a time when breathing was not a problem.
“I had asthma all my life,” he said. “Then, when I was in my 40s, I was diagnosed with COPD.”
COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is an umbrella diagnosis that includes a boatload of respiratory and lung problems. “Of course, it didn’t help that I smoked for about 30 years,” Kunisada...
Winter Skin Tips
Winter Skin Care Tips
There's a huge misconception that during the fall and winter seasons sunscreen isn't needed as much, but Dr. Susan Van Dyke from Laser and Skin has the research and over more than 25 years of experience to suggest otherwise.
We all know how harsh Arizona summers can be. Our skin takes a beating from the sun and it doesn't take very long to get a sunburn, nor does it take a long time to feel the effects of triple-digit temperatures and constant sunlight that fill most of those summer days. We've been programmed to put it loads of sunscreen on to protect...
Holiday Foods that Can Cause Headaches
The holidays are right around the corner, which means family and friends will be cooking and baking traditional recipes all month long. These recipes are often the focal point of celebration, but they can also cause drowsiness, headaches and even cluster headaches. AZFoothills.com spoke with the senior medical director for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Floyd Shewmake, M.D., to get a better understanding as to why the foods we love are causing us pain...
Phoenix Ice Skating Rinks
The holidays are in full swing. Lights are strung across front yards, holiday music is on the radio and stores are freshly stocked with gifts. The only thing missing is snow. We may not have cooler holiday climates, but we do have a plethora of skating rinks to complete the Christmas-y feel. Grab a scarf and some mittens before heading to any one of these festive skating rinks.
Best Of Our Valley 2013 Winners: THE LIST
For the fourth year, AZFoothills.com has asked readers to weigh in on their favorite people, businesses and hidden treasures in the Valley. Thousands of nominees were chosen by the public, editors and focus groups, and duked it out for the honor of calling themselves the Best of our Valley.
After millions of votes were cast at AZFoothills.com over the past 60 days, voting has concluded and more than 250 winners have been chosen!
