Health
A Lifelong Problem Gone in an Instant
"But immediately after the surgery, they got me up to walk, and I did it. It was like a lifelong problem was gone in an instant."
Dealing with a Dual Diagnosis
In a two-part series, Mitzi MacKenzie, M.S.W., explores dual diagnoses, including how to recognize that a loved one has a co-occurring condition and effective treatment processes.
2013 Resolutions: How to Make Them Last
Psychiatrist Michael Yasinski M.D. discusses the tools needed to make New Year’s resolutions successful.
Scottsdale Healthcare Invites You to Learn About Cord Blood Banking
Scottsdale Healthcare Shea Medical Center will host a free community presentation Tuesday, Jan. 29, about cord blood banking, which is now available at the facility. The event will feature Matthew Farrow, recipient of the world's first successful umbilical cord blood transplant, Dr...
Tips for Preventing “Square Eyes”
In today’s technologically advanced world, it has become increasingly common to spend hours staring at computer screens, tablets and smart phones. According to local experts, staying glued to technology for long periods of time may ruin a person’s eyesight. Dr. Tyson Tanner, optometrist for Southwestern Eye Center in Phoenix and Sun City, calls this condition “square eyes,” a non-literal term used to describe strained or tired eyes, which result from constantly using electronic devices. “The more time we spend staring at our screen the more fatigued our eyes focusing system becomes...
