How to start a community fundraiser for breast cancer

Did you know you can organize and implement a community fund raiser to fight breast cancer? Here's a quick guide to the steps you need to take.

How not to let a mastectomy ruin your love life

A mastectomy does not have to mean the end of your love life. Losing a breast is not what love or sex is all about in the first place. A loving partner will help you celebrate life.

Beginning falconry requires important paraphernalia

If you want to take up falconry as a hunting sport or hobby, there is an important list of equipment you need along with required permits and training. Here’s a short list of paraphernalia used in falconry training.

The statistics on breast cancer indicate the key to survival is early detection

Statistics on breast cancer show the importance of early detection of the disease and each and every woman should take their breast health seriously.

Discover your inner tech nerd with these top road-trip smartphone apps

Use the latest smartphone apps for vacation ideas and tips for the best road trip attractions to see along the way.

Explore environmental volunteer opportunities as a way to share your love of nature

With more time on your hands, share your love of nature through environmental volunteer opportunities. Teach at a children education center or go on an environmental volunteer vacation.

Colorize it! Bringing new life to your old home

Use color changes to liven up your old home. Change one room or all; use color to freshen up and bring in new life to dreary old spaces.

5 tips on how to run a successful home business

Knowing how to run a home business and getting a few pointers can really make a difference in the success of your company.

Forever young: 3 crazy things you should do with your spouse on vacation

Live young once again by doing these 3 crazy things when you are on vacation with your spouse. Make a packing checklist and things to do list first.

Is it worth buying the iPhone 5?

Deciding to buy iPhone 5 is a good choice if you use smartphone apps and abilities. It's expensive if you just make and receive calls, only.

5 ideas to enjoy life to the fullest while fighting cancer

Your fight against cancer can be enhanced if you take time to enjoy life to the fullest. Stay happy and healthy for the best fighting attitude.

Chicago Teacher Strike Kicks Students to the Curb

On Sept. 10, thousands of Chicago public-school teachers went on strike, leaving some 350,000 students without schooling and forcing parents to decide whether to stay home from work, fork out the extra money for childcare, or leave their children at home to fend for themselves.

4 reasons not to get breast augmentation

There are many reasons you should not undergo breast augmentation surgery. Here are a few reasons family physician Dr. Leong is against the surgery.

Go exploring with your better half! European barge tours for the young at heart

If you are looking for the perfect vacation with a mix of adventure and relaxation, a European barge tour may be just the ticket.

What is Medigap and how can it help me?

Seniors should know more than “how do I sign up for social security.” They need to understand the importance of Medigap insurance to cover extra medical costs.

Pumping iron: How lifting weights can lower your blood pressure

Did you know that pumping iron can serve to decrease your body’s blood pressure? Learn how to get started on a healthy weightlifting regimen.

Looking Back

During a recent rainy day in Phoenix, I began reading the journal I kept when my husband, Michael, was dealing with esophageal cancer.

Advice for the Over-50 Crowd

Dear Old Bag: I salute the “Solution-Minded” person who wrote a letter last month suggesting that we turn illegal immigrants into the solution, rather than the problem.

Why Obama Will Lose on Nov. 6

In all the years writing this column, I have never entered into the minefield of prognostication. But I’m going to take that step now.

Research finds brachytherapy and radiation treatment may lead to complications in treatment of early stage breast cancer

If you have the misfortune of being recently diagnosed with early stage breast cancer, there are some new female health concerns about treatment therapies and the risk of complications that you should be aware of.

Making memorization fun: Tips and tricks to strengthening your memory

Use tricks and simple tips to improve your memory and to stop your memory from playing tricks on you. Medicare benefits will also pay for some memory improvement programs.

Earn and relax: How to make sure your money market funds are safe

Money market funds are designed to be low risk investment strategies and are good options to consider during financial planning.

Six Time-Saving Kitchen Tools

Our lives are busier than ever. Trying to balance the demands of work and home life is no easy feat.

All Things Pumpkin

I had to kick off the fall harvest season with two of my very favorite pumpkin recipes. Grandma Gertie’s Pumpkin Pie will put a grin on your face while you’re licking the plate clean. Many thanks to Sharman Hickman of Hickman’s Family Farms for sharing her Grandma’s treasure.

England’s Storied Countryside

From Jane Austen to ‘Downton Abbey’

Medical Maze

Top Five Questions About Health Care Reform—Answered

Love it or hate it—if you can even understand it—the new health care reform is coming. Arizona health care professionals tell us what changes we can expect.

3 things you should know before you go on vacation overseas

If you are planning an overseas vacation to Europe, South America or Asia, here are the key things you'll want to know before you leave.

What are the tests used to diagnose breast cancer?

If you have been told you need additional testing to diagnose breast cancer, do not be afraid and get the tests done quickly. Early diagnosis has the best outcome.

Feeding the kid inside: 5 low impact games you can play with the grandkids

Ideas for some fun, low impact games to play with your grandkids that they will enjoy and that can feed the kid inside of you, too.