AzOPT Osteoporosis is a condition where bones become fragile and brittle, making them more susceptible to fractures—especially in the spine, hips, and wrists. This condition is a major health concern for postmenopausal women, largely due to decreased estrogen levels after menopause. One of the most effective strategies to combat bone loss and potentially reverse declining…
Category: Features
June 2025, Features
Hello, I’m Wookie!
I’m an 8-year-old female Havanese. I was rescued from a puppy mill in Auburn, Calif., in 2017 by the Sierra Humane Society (SHS). I was named Wookie by the SHS because, ungroomed, I looked like the Star Wars character. I was adopted by my Mom and Dad (Linda and Larry Nathan) shortly thereafter. We have…
June 2025, Features
A Father’s Day Tribute
John Benz “The Red Argyle Socks” I first saw them on a warm, muggy summer evening in 1965. I was visiting at my father-in–law Tony’s sweltering house on a busy street in Appleton, Wisconsin. I offered to walk down to the air-conditioned corner tavern and enjoy a couple of beers with Tony while cooling off.…
June 2025, Features
Thank You for Supporting the Beverage Tab Collection Project!
Toni Erickson A heartfelt thank you to everyone who continues to support the beverage tab collection project benefiting the Shriners Hospitals for Children. Whether you’ve dropped off tabs at my front door at 16705 W. Sheridan St., placed them in the container near the golf course, or delivered them directly to Andy Gardner or Keith…