Health

Getting in shape is tough, no doubt about it. But something that’s also tough but rarely discussed? Maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle ­– especially during the summer season when people are vacationing and healthy food and fitness classes aren’t as easily accessible. To help with that, Mario Garcia, an Orange Theory Fitness trainer for 14 months at the Scottsdale Mayo location, is providing AZ Foothills readers with five exercises to practice while on vacation. Oh, and to make it better, they can...

Licensed psychologist and eating disorder specialist Dr. Julie T. Anné of Scottsdale understands the reluctance of some folks to venture out to exercise in public.

It’s a common theme among participants in her clinic-based emotional eating program, TheHealthyWeighOut in Scottsdale (HWO). She hears questions like this all the time: “I am overweight and need to exercise, but I am embarrassed by my appearance and don't want to be seen in public. Suggestions?”

Dr. Anné’s clinic, A New Beginning, invites the public to a free community “Meet and Move” hike at 9:30 a.m. on April 2.  Participants will...

Whiles it’s not the most glamorous of “holidays,” March is National Kidney Month, and unfortunately, more than 600,000 Arizonans have kidney disease, but only 10 percent are aware.

The disease’s symptoms are relatively silent, not recognizably occurring until the disease has reached its most severe levels, when warning signs can include blood in the urine, swelling in the legs and more.

Residents who have been diagnosed with diabetes and/or heart disease...

Richard J. Brown MD has released a new campaign and video this month to inspire confidence in those who may be considering plastic surgery.

The #ReleaseYourInnerBeauty campaign aims to encourage acceptance of cosmetic and reconstructive surgery and empower people to live confidently, no matter their physical appearance.

“We are fortunate to see firsthand the transformative effect that plastic surgery can have for individuals who...