Health & Lifestyle

Some doctors are recommending people not take aspirin or ibuprofen right before getting a COVID-19 vaccine dose. It's true, you might have some mild symptoms after your shot, but there's a chance you could interfere with its effectiveness if you take an Advil before your go. The COVID-19 vaccine affects every person differently. For some, like 77-y...

Clutter is everywhere! Without making the time to organize your workspace, your office can get clutter quickly. This wouldn't be an issue if clutter would help you be more productive, but you know all too well that clutter is a productivity killer. In reality, a clutter-free office is a productive office. You'd be able to find things quicker and ge...

Much has been said about how COVID-19 affects the health of older generations, but family relationships are a concern too. Many seniors feel cut off from one of their greatest joys in life, their grandchildren.Since the end of March 2020, 69% of grandparents haven't met their new grandchildren face to face. Another 76% haven't hugged or touched any...

Let's face it: we all have a bad habit or two that we would like to get rid of! Whether it be smoking, biting our nails, overeating, or a host of other afflictions, it may be easier to eliminate it than you imagine.With a little perseverance, willpower, and determination, you can be free from that nasty little habit!Here are five strategies that ca...

You're invited to a free Resilient Arizona informational webinar! The Resilient Arizona Crisis Counseling Program (CCP), is a federally funded, free and confidential resource available to all Arizonans impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The goal of the program is to assist Arizonans in recovering from the psychological effects of the pandemic throu...

Sun Life Family Health Center is offering COVID-19 testing this Saturday, July 25th in Florence. The testing will be done between the hours of 7:00am-12:00pm at 174 Highway 287, in Florence, AZ. Anyone wishing to be tested must be at least five years of age.ABOUT THE TESTINGThe type of testing that will be administered is the COVID 19 active antige...

The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed. Stay at home, as much as possible, except for essential needs.  The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person between people who are in close contact with one another (within 6 feet). This occurs through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or...

Arizona health officials confirmed on Sunday that a Maricopa County resident has been diagnosed with the 2019 Novel Coronavirus. According to the Department of Health Services, the confirmed case is in a person who recently returned from travel to Wuhan, China. The patient is a member of the Arizona State University community but does not live in u...

Pinal County has confirmed 671 cases of influenza. The age group most affected is 5 to 18 years old, followed by 19 to 49 years old. This season, influenza B is responsible for 80% of Pinal County cases. Pinal County Health District recommends that you and your family get vaccinated. It is not too late to get your flu shot. CDC predicts that n...

Could a bad or restrictive diet actually lead to blindness?

When's the last time you took a nap? If it's been a while, sleep experts say it's time to get one on the calendar.

U.S. health officials on Thursday approved a new generic version of EpiPen, the emergency allergy medication that triggered a public backlash due to its rising price tag.

The monsoon is showing some signs of life as early as Friday, and the change over from a dry heat to muggy air with clouds can have an impact on our health.

Want to reduce your risk of cancer by 40 percent? Stop eating bacon (and all processed meat) and drinking alcohol, according to a new set of health guidelines.

If you're in your mid-40s and haven't had your colon checked, it might be time.