Tag - Health

Health and Wellness Expo

By Anne Gibson Del Webb at Rancho de Lago will open its gates from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 5th, to welcome residents of southeast Pima County to attend a Health and Wellness Expo designed to acquaint attendees with a variety of opportunities to assist with the aging process. “I found myself facing the prospect of aging and not...

Lower Your Stress, Improve Your Health with Northwest Healthcare

Sixty percent of American adults report feeling stress every day, according to a national Gallup survey. Managing stress through healthy lifestyle habits – and sometimes professional help – can help lessen your risk of developing serious conditions like high blood pressure, heart disease, dementia and stroke. First, though, it’s important to know...

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Understanding and Management Through Education and Empowerment By Karen Jimenez Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is the most common hormonal disorder in women of reproductive age. Approximately 1 in 10 women of all ages may have this condition. Unfortunately, 50-70% may go undiagnosed. Based on the most recent literature, PCOS is characterized...