April 19, 2024 Should I talk to my doctor about cannabis? Pain management physician Mohab Ibrahim, MD, PhD, answers some important questions about the doctor-patient relationship when it comes to talking about cannabis.
Oct. 24, 2023 Empowering loved ones: conquering the fear of falling Chris Childers, PT, PhD, shares her insights on addressing the fear of falling among older adults, including the importance of physical activity and support from loved ones in overcoming it.
May 17, 2015 Welcome to UAHS’s New Blog: The Healthy Dose The University Arizona Health Sciences (UAHS) is excited to unveil its new blog, The Healthy Dose, which offers readers reliable, easy-to-digest information from experts working in all aspects of health and wellness.
May 18, 2015 Taking the Operating Room to the Patient: Mobile Surgery in Rural Ecuador On a Thursday afternoon in June, I found myself dressed in scrubs and a surgery cap, crossing a cable bridge over an expansive Amazon tributary.
May 20, 2015 A Parent’s Guide to Helping Teens Celebrate Graduation Safely The days and weeks before and after graduation are an exciting time for teens and their families, but the joy can turn tragic when alcohol is part of the mix.
May 29, 2015 Heels or Flats? Your Health May Depend On It You might have heard about the recent “flatgate” controversy, in which women not wearing high heels reportedly were barred from the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival premiere of the new Cate Blanchett film, Carol.
June 5, 2015 Relieve Four Common Symptoms Without Medication Stress. Nausea. Fatigue. When you’re not feeling well—whether it’s a common cold, a chronic condition or the result of a busy schedule—the symptoms you experience can negatively impact your quality of life.
June 15, 2015 Surviving the Sonoran Desert Heat Heat stands alone as the No. 1 weather-related killer in the United States—more deadly than tornadoes, hurricanes, floods and all other weather events combined.
July 24, 2015 Pool Chemicals: The Overlooked Side of Swimming Safety Nothing says summer like jumping into a swimming pool filled with cool, sparkling water.
Aug. 11, 2015 Use Mindful Eating to Change Your Relationship with Food Everywhere we turn, there’s another diet, pill or cleanse promising to help us lose weight—fast.