This May 10th and 12th we are celebrating Mother’s Day! Being a mother is one of the most wonderful and comforting experiences in a woman’s life, however, no one teaches us how to be mothers, we learn everything along the way and through the role we live as daughters with our mothers. A mother does not have to be perfect, sometimes we make mistakes, the only important thing is the love and care we have with and for our children and that they never have a doubt that our love is genuine, eternal and unconditional! And even despite all the imperfections that a mother may have and all the mistakes ..read more

People who suffer from heat-related illnesses do so because their bodies are not able to cool themselves properly. Very high body temperatures can damage the brain and other vital organs. Heat stroke is the most serious and dangerous heat-related illness that can even cause Death. Stay indoors with air conditioning as much as possible, carry water with you and drink before you start to feel thirsty. Check your car – NEVER leave children or pets in the car. There are assistance programs to support Arizona residents with their electricity and utility bills. Seniors can also seek bilingual help w ..read more

Tucson Parks and Recreation’s summer indoor leisure classes and summer camp offerings are viewable online now. Classes range from arts and crafts, Little Movers and Shakers, dance, gymnastics, jewelry making, glass fusing, music, and more for youth and adults. KIDCO Summer (5-11 years old), KIDCO Inclusion, In-Betweeners Club (12-14 years old), Jr. Staff in Training (14-17 years old), and Therapeutic Recreation camps will be offered in June and July. Registration for these programs will begin on Saturday, May 4, at 6 a.m., for city-residents and noon for non-city residents. Tucson Parks and Re ..read more

PIMA COUNTY, April 30, 2024 – Pima Animal Care Center is seeking short-term fosters for at least 130 dogs ahead of a two-weeklong construction project that will mean intense noise and hammering in the kennel area. The project, funded by PACC’s nonprofit partner, Friends of PACC, involves installing noise-dampening panels throughout the indoor kennel area, which will help mute the regular chorus of barking dogs. That will be a relief once the panels are in place, said Monica Dangler, PACC’s director of animal services, but – in the meantime — the daily construction will be noisy and stressful f ..read more

PIMA COUNTY, April 30, 2024 – Starting May 2, Pima County Natural Resources, Parks & Recreation (NRPR) will begin offering private pool rentals at three locations. “Pima County Parks and Recreation has seen a growing interest in residents wanting to rent County pools for private events each summer,” said NRPR recreation superintendent Grant Bourguet. “Our goal is to provide residents a unique experience, at an affordable rate, in a safe and professionally monitored facility.” In addition to the previously existing Party Zone rentals, individuals will now be able to reserve the entire pool ..read more

Surprise, AZ, April 29, 2024 – GI Alliance, the leading network of physician-owned and managed gastroenterology practices in the U.S., emphasizes the importance of colorectal health for women. Dr. Yvette Lam, a renowned gastroenterologist at Arizona Digestive Health in Surprise, AZ, shares insights on prevention, early detection, and treatment. Colon cancer statistics Colorectal cancer remains a major health problem. Approximately 106,590 new cases of colon cancer are expected in the U.S. this year, with 52,380 in womenand 54,210 in men. Additionally, there will be about 46,220 new cases of ..read more

NEW YORK — On April 20, the House of Representatives passed a piece of legislation that would ban TikTok in the U.S. if the app’s parent company, ByteDance, doesn’t sell its stake within a year. What does the looming TikTok ban in the United States mean for the app’s estimated 170 million users nationwide, and what can all of us do to better protect ourselves and our children from online threats? Or will it be more of a political issue? since in the senate 81 of its legislators voted in favor of censoring tik tok, since many have tik tok as their main source of information for news.   ..read more

When moisture seeps into your pillow, it grows a variety of bacteria and even mites to which your skin is vulnerable. In addition, the hair fiber retains water droplets and this causes fungi or infections to your scalp such as dandruff, ringworms and hair weakening. On the other hand, fungi can generate areas of alopecia, cause itching and hair loss. Healthy hair is shiny and does not fall out abundantly. Dull, brittle hair is an indication of some health problem in the body or in the affected area. Water in your hair during a break can cause it to lose its natural strength and shine. The post ..read more

TUCSON, Ariz. — Longtime University of Arizona supporters Cole and Jeannie Davis have committed $1 million to the university’s Adaptive Athletics program to help ensure equity for disabled student-athletes and expand access to resources for student support and career readiness. Adaptive Athletics, celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, is part of the campus Disability Resource Center. A total of 63 disabled student-athletes competes in various sports, from wheelchair basketball, tennis and rugby to adaptive golf and track and field. Among its alumni are more than 50 Paralympians represent ..read more

A new study has revealed that Arizona is the state tenth most likely to spoil their mom this Mother’s Day. Gifting experts at Unifury analyzed the peak monthly Google searches for 487 search terms related to Mother’s Day from the past year to see which state is most likely to spoil their mom this Mother’s Day. Rounding out the top 10 is Arizona, with 11,159 peak monthly searches related to Mother’s Day per 100,000 residents. The Grand Canyon state’s peak monthly searches related to Mother’s Day were 9.8% above the national average. Tan Vo, Owner of Unifury, commented: “Mother’s Day is a t ..read more