Health Today

They say it takes a village to raise a child. Leanne Shearer, who co-owns Anytime Fitness with her husband Jonathan, takes that philosophy one step further.

“I believe it takes a community to live and grow,” she said during a recent interview.

That’s why she and Jonathan strive to run their fitness center—which has locations in Prescott Valley and Chino Valley—like a true community.

Alzheimer’s and dementia can be a difficult subject matter for any family.  Finding the right services will ensure your loved one has the treatment he or she deserves during a very challenging time. Since 1999, Adult Care Services, which includes The Margaret T. Morris Center (Northern Arizona’s only assisted living community dedicated solely to dementia care) has served hundreds of women and men and their families living with Alzheimer’s disease, other forms of dementia, mild cognitive impairment, and memory loss.

Personal protection is as much a part of a well-rounded health plan as a proper diet, exercise, and positive energy. Being alert in your environment can boost good energy and serve as a vital warning, contributing greatly to your safety. Awareness is an often overlooked, yet critical protection skill. Awareness can assist your ability to prevent trouble.

When they say everybody needs dairy, they’re partly talking about vitamin D. According to science, this fat-soluble vitamin helps the body absorb the calcium and phosphate it needs to build and preserve bone strength.

At Prescott Complete Care, people can expect nothing short of excellence. It was founded around the philosophy of treating the whole person—to address immediate concerns and the bigger picture of a person’s health—and on the principle of excellent care and communication.

Have you or your friends or family ever had an abnormal Pap Smear, or cancer of the throat? If so, that was HPV, or Human Papillomavirus, a common family of viruses that most individuals will come into contact within their lifetime.

Truly dangerous situations are violent, and they change quickly. You may not have the time or the clarity of mind to make it to that weapon on which you rely.

Imagine surviving a dangerous encounter or defending someone you love—with confidence. It is within your reach, with an understanding of key concepts and, when you’re ready, proper training. Let’s review some of these important concepts right now.