Great Wolf Lodge, a popular new resort in the Scottsdale/Taking Stick area of the valley may be shut down for visitors until May 19th, but they have just launched an exciting new digital blog on their website serving as a guide for creating unforgettable memories at home, on the road, or at the lodge....
Read MoreCrafty people are stepping up to sew homemade masks for health care workers who are facing shortages amid the coronavirus pandemic across the nation. Many individuals, groups and businesses from the community have generously offered to help assist in preparedness efforts by sewing cloth masks. While the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention does not suggest cloth...
Read MoreThe FBI is concerned. With so many smart devices like doorbells now on the same internet system as your computer, hackers can get into them to access your computer information. Data Doctors’ Ken Colburn says many smart devices are controlled remotely and have weak security. He says, “If you can access these devices from...
Read MoreA California company says one of its products can help find lost Alzheimer’s, dementia and autism patients through a GPS tracking device in the insole in their shoes. The product is called Smartsole. “Think of it like a ‘Lojack’ meets ‘Dr. Scholls,” said Patrick Bertagna, CEO of GTX Corporation, the company that makes Smartsole....
Read MoreBy Stacy Simon Senior News Editor, American Cancer Society It’s been reported in the media for years that eating chocolate is heart-healthy, helps prevent cancer, and boosts your mood. But is that really true? We do know that flavanols in cocoa beans, an ingredient in chocolate, are antioxidants, meaning that they may reduce damage...
Read MoreBy Stacy Simon Senior News Editor, American Cancer Society During the past several decades, screening – testing for cancer before symptoms develop – has reduced deaths from cervical cancer, as doctors have been able to find cancer early and treat it, or prevent it from developing. The most common form of cervical cancer starts with pre-cancerous changes. These pre-cancers, which are caused...
Read MoreChristmas is fast approaching, which means many people are waiting for Amazon holiday packages right now. If you’re one of them, take a moment before you click on an unexpected delivery notification from the retail giant. It may be a phishing scam. Lisa Wang owns a wellness salon and orders dietary supplements every day....
Read MoreIf you aim to travel greener — and perhaps cheaper — in 2020, FlixBus has an offer for you. Book a ticket before Dec. 22 and your fare for travel between Jan. 6 and March 15 will cost you just 99 cents each way. FlixBus just added service from Phoenix to Sedona and Williams...
Read MoreThe Arizona ski slopes are open for business, but do you need a lift up the mountain? Just in time for ski season, Uber is moving mountains to get skiers and snowboarders up the hill with all their gear. The ride-hailing company announced this week that Uber Ski is coming. The new feature in...
Read MoreNow that Black Friday and Cyber Monday have passed, don’t wait too long to mail those presents out if you want them to reach their recipients by Christmas. To ensure all get their gifts by Dec. 25, here are the U.S. Postal Service’s recommended shipping deadlines: Dec. 9: Priority and First-Class Mail for military...
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