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Dydyk & Duffy: When the body hurts, the mind suffers too — Why we must treat pain and depression together

Chronic pain is not just about what hurts in your body – it lingers in your thoughts, shapes your moods, and touches every part of your daily life. It can alter how you move, how you interact with others, and even how you perceive yourself. Over time it chips away at your joy, drains energy and slowly rewrites what “normal” feels like.

December 23, 2025 No Comments

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Brown: Energy efficiency programs save Arizona ratepayers money

When family and friends gather over the holiday season, energy efficiency isn’t typically a hot topic. Perhaps this year it should be.

December 19, 2025 No Comments

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Anable: The sandwich generation’s digital safety burden

Like millions of Americans in the often-labeled Sandwich Generation — those of us ages 39 to 59 have had to balance careers while caring for both children and aging parents —I feel the weight of protecting my family across three generations.

December 19, 2025 No Comments

Mesa

Winterland & Bennett: Why pediatric coverage matters during open enrollment

As open enrollment begins, families across Arizona face one of the most important decisions of the year: selecting a health insurance plan.

December 19, 2025 No Comments

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Cobb: Opening up Arizona’s small business retirement options

That is why it is important that our government leaders support small business owners and their employees in any way they can.

December 18, 2025 No Comments

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Dr. Shah: Burping — The little noise that says so much

In some parts of the world, burping after a meal is practically a compliment to the chef. In others, it’s the sort of thing that earns you a raised eyebrow across the dinner table.

December 11, 2025 No Comments

Community Updates

When Arizona storms strike, your car could be at risk

By Jeff Artzi | Thoughts on Innovation With the recent storms sweeping through Arizona, many drivers are discovering that the aftermath of heavy rain can

December 8, 2025 No Comments

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Dr. Purohit: A watershed moment in women’s health care

For more than two decades, hormone replacement therapy has carried the FDA’s most severe cautionary label, a “black box” warning, casting a long shadow over one of the most effective treatments for menopausal symptoms. That era has ended.

November 24, 2025 No Comments

Scottsdale

Navigating the aftermath: Why legal guidance matters after a car accident

With over 1 million residents, thousands of miles of municipal thoroughfare, and a natural proclivity toward collision — motorists of the Valley of the Sun could be left confused when a fender bender or major car accident strikes.

November 3, 2025 No Comments

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Russello: Lobster making from kitchen to table

For many food lovers, lobster is the pinnacle of gourmet dining. It is luxurious, flavorful and always a showstopper at the table.

November 3, 2025 No Comments

Scottsdale

Dr. Pilli: You are what you breathe — The surprising truth about microplastics in our air.

When I tell patients that we’re all inhaling tiny pieces of plastic every day, the first reaction I get is usually disbelief. It sounds unbelievable, even to me as a physician. But it’s the reality we’re living in — and it deserves more attention.

October 31, 2025 No Comments

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Swann: Pro tips from a top 30 pizzeria in the nation

Craft 64 was recently named the #26 pizzeria in the country, so they know a thing or two about making great pizza.

October 30, 2025 No Comments

Mesa

Dippold: What is Sukkot?! A festival of gratitude and joy

Each fall, Jewish families around the world gather to celebrate Sukkot, a holiday that is as joyful as it is meaningful.

October 14, 2025 No Comments

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Murray: Like heat stress, mental health is a workplace safety issue — let’s treat it like one

Every summer, Arizona employers are challenged with how to protect their workers from extreme heat. And with good reason: heat stress is deadly.

October 13, 2025 No Comments

Mesa

Bingham: Low-cost ways to support employees through inflation

As inflation headlines re-emerge, many employers are contemplating shifts in their remote and hybrid work policies.

October 8, 2025 No Comments

Scottsdale

Dr. Dawke: Why same-day, next-day primary care matters

In my 20 years as a primary care physician, I’ve heard one frustration more than any other: “I just wish I could see my doctor when I’m sick — not weeks later.”

October 8, 2025 No Comments

Scottsdale

Sacco: Meetings mean business for Scottsdale hotels and resorts

Scottsdale is known around the globe as a luxury resort destination, but our success as a tourism destination would not be possible without meetings, conferences and events.

October 6, 2025 No Comments

Scottsdale

Russello: Mastering fried rice at home

Kasai Japanese Steakhouse, fried rice is more than just a side dish, it is a signature staple that keeps guests coming back time and again.

September 26, 2025 No Comments

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Shapiro: Scottsdale Leadership to showcase the best of local community at award ceremony

Five decades ago, Mayor Sam Campana and I were classmates in Class 5 of Valley Leadership. We loved the program. At one point, Sam said to me, “Scottsdale needs a program like this, and we can do even better.”

September 25, 2025 No Comments

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Justice in the Details: Why timing and technology matter in personal injury law

The practice of law is a pursuit of justice — nuanced, detailed, and deeply human.

September 22, 2025 No Comments

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Dr. Purohit: Menopause, hair and what’s really happening

Hair loss during menopause can be discouraging. I see it in my office nearly every day, and I hear the same fear in women’s voices: “Is this permanent? Am I going to lose all my hair?”

September 15, 2025 No Comments

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Ray: Reinvestment and 21st century renaissance emerges in the Hospitality District of downtown Scottsdale

Scottsdale’s impressive nightlife scene fuels local tourism, Scottsdale’s prominence, and the local economy.

September 8, 2025 No Comments

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Hauck: Direct care workers need support

Not all heroes wear their capes on the outside.

September 8, 2025 No Comments

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New Research: EVs can save $100M for government fleets in Arizona

There have been a lot of headlines and spirited debate around recently passed federal legislation to expire federal tax credits for electric vehicles (EVs).

September 8, 2025 No Comments

Paradise Valley

Shipman & Havard: Beating the heat of summertime SADness

By Alicia Shipman and Dr. Lauren Havard | Thoughts on Innovation Arizona students may be heading back to school but the triple-digit heat is a

September 3, 2025 No Comments

Mesa

Dryden: Crush Restaurant Week — not your health goals

Arizona Restaurant Week is basically the Super Bowl of dining — if the Super Bowl came with locally sourced appetizers and prix-fixe menus.

August 27, 2025 No Comments

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Wilson: Remote work ushers in new era of high-performing attorneys

The legal profession is at a crossroads. While the industry has long been steeped in tradition, modern practice realities have forced many attorneys to reevaluate what they truly need from their law firms.

August 11, 2025 No Comments

Mesa

Crislip: A guide for mental health as children head back for new school year

By Richard Crislip | Thoughts on Innovation As families across the Valley are sending their children back to school, most parents are thinking about school

August 8, 2025 No Comments

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Murray: Traffic cameras save lives. Phoenix made the right call.

Arizona has a dangerous driving problem.

August 7, 2025 No Comments

Mesa

Dr. Ail: I’m a cardiologist. Here’s why I’m not obsessed with 10,000 steps

For years, patients have come into my office feeling a little defeated. They’ve heard the magic number — 10,000 steps a day — and they’re walking around like it’s an Olympic sport.

August 4, 2025 No Comments

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Dydyk & Duffy: When the body hurts, the mind suffers too — Why we must treat pain and depression together

Brown: Energy efficiency programs save Arizona ratepayers money

Anable: The sandwich generation’s digital safety burden

Winterland & Bennett: Why pediatric coverage matters during open enrollment

Cobb: Opening up Arizona’s small business retirement options

Dr. Shah: Burping — The little noise that says so much

When Arizona storms strike, your car could be at risk

Dr. Purohit: A watershed moment in women’s health care

Navigating the aftermath: Why legal guidance matters after a car accident

Russello: Lobster making from kitchen to table

Dr. Pilli: You are what you breathe — The surprising truth about microplastics in our air.

Swann: Pro tips from a top 30 pizzeria in the nation

Dippold: What is Sukkot?! A festival of gratitude and joy

Murray: Like heat stress, mental health is a workplace safety issue — let’s treat it like one

Bingham: Low-cost ways to support employees through inflation

Dr. Dawke: Why same-day, next-day primary care matters

Sacco: Meetings mean business for Scottsdale hotels and resorts

Russello: Mastering fried rice at home

Shapiro: Scottsdale Leadership to showcase the best of local community at award ceremony

Justice in the Details: Why timing and technology matter in personal injury law

Dr. Purohit: Menopause, hair and what’s really happening

Ray: Reinvestment and 21st century renaissance emerges in the Hospitality District of downtown Scottsdale

Hauck: Direct care workers need support

New Research: EVs can save $100M for government fleets in Arizona

Shipman & Havard: Beating the heat of summertime SADness

Dryden: Crush Restaurant Week — not your health goals

Wilson: Remote work ushers in new era of high-performing attorneys

Crislip: A guide for mental health as children head back for new school year

Murray: Traffic cameras save lives. Phoenix made the right call.

Dr. Ail: I’m a cardiologist. Here’s why I’m not obsessed with 10,000 steps

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