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Heat, Exercise and Your Heart
Featured June 16, 2022Summers here in Tucson can be brutal. And while you might want to escape to air conditioning all the time, being inside 24/7 isn’t always possible. Whether you’re in tip top condition and anxious to get out and keep up with your training routine, or a regular Joe or Josephine who just wants to walk their dog – Sabine Harrington, Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist, explains just why it’s important to understand how our body responds to heat so we can respond safely. “Our bodies are amazing. When faced with high temperatures, the human body adapts. The volume of blood increases,…
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Getting Good Sleep
May 19, 2022Millions of Americans of both genders aren’t getting the rest they need for physical and mental wellness. For a long time, the typical patient…
Learn More6 Things to Know about Valley Fever
April 11, 2022If you live in Arizona, you’ve probably heard of Valley fever. It is caused by a fungus – coccidioides - that grows in the…
Learn MoreSpring Cleaning with a Purpose: Planet Earth
March 22, 2022The days are getting longer, flowers are starting to bloom, and the sun is beginning to shine again. The spring season has officially begun,…
Learn MoreHow to Safely Exercise at the Gym
March 14, 2022They say sharing is caring. However, that’s not the case when it comes to germs. Being conscientious about not spreading germs goes beyond the…
Learn More5 Ways to Reduce Your Risk of Having Heart Problems
February 17, 2022As the saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. While not all heart conditions can be prevented, controlling risk…
Learn More5 Ways to Prevent Kidney Stones
January 10, 2022Passing a kidney stone is believed to be one of the most painful experiences a person can have. It’s also pretty common, particularly in…
Learn More10 Tips on Traveling with Diabetes
December 13, 2021Things that come with a holiday trip – trying new foods, eating at different times and being more active (or less) than normal –…
Learn MoreWhat is Sepsis?
November 9, 2021Sepsis is the body's overwhelming and life-threatening response to infection. It can lead to tissue damage, organ failure and death. The source of infection…
Learn More5 Things to Know About Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
October 19, 2021When you have little ones, you hear about all sorts of viruses, colds and other illnesses going around at school, daycare or amongst friends.…
Learn MoreMigraines and Periods
September 13, 2021Ever wondered where that headache came from? While men and women suffer from headaches for a number of reasons - dehydration, age, family history…
Learn MoreTable for Nine: Gardeners Connecting, Sharing and Growing
August 17, 2021The table was round and surrounded by life – flowers, vegetables, and trees. The nine gardeners took their seats to share a story from…
Learn More6 Things to Know About Valley Fever
August 16, 2021If you live in Arizona, you’ve probably heard of Valley fever. It is caused by a fungus – coccidioides - that grows in the…
Learn MoreIt’s really hot outside, here’s how to stay safe
July 12, 2021While Tucsonans are used to it being hot during the summer months, it is especially toasty this year, with record-breaking heat forecasted for the…
Learn More6 Ways to Have a Blast this Summer While Preserving Our Planet
June 17, 2021The season of relaxing is officially here! Time to kick off our shoes and grab our beach towels. Even though our brains are in…
Learn More5 stroke risk factors you can control
June 15, 2021Stroke is the number five killer and a leading cause of disability in America. “Certain uncontrollable circumstances such as age, family history and gender…
Learn More10 EcoMama Bloggers to Check Out Today
May 18, 2021Many find living a sustainable lifestyle challenging at best. When you are also actively parenting small children, it can truly seem impossible. Honestly –…
Learn MoreTaking on Endometriosis
May 18, 2021Like many diseases associated with the reproductive system, endometriosis tends not to be discussed openly, and yet has a significant impact on the health…
Learn More4 important reasons to have a well-woman exam every year
April 10, 2021It's time to get back on track with making your health a priority. That includes scheduling your annual well-woman exam with your provider. "Having…
Learn More5 ways to lower your blood pressure without medication
March 14, 2021Mrs. Green’s World is a platform that not only educates people about the health of the planet, but also encourages all of us to…
Learn MoreTaking a Deeper Cut with Mrs. Green: A Reflection
February 16, 2021The path to living a sustainable life and minimizing one’s carbon footprint is clearly a marathon and definitely not a sprint. It is a…
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