In addition to our annual Medical Guide, throughout the year Tucson Lifestyle features great articles about staying healthy in the Old Pueblo. Click below to check out some of our past informative stories.

The Straight Story on Othodontics – Some lucky individuals are born with a beautiful smile and a perfect bite. For the rest of us, orthodontic treatment can be the ticket.

UA Sarver Heart Center and Steven M. Gootter Foundation Partners in Saving Lives

Sleep Studied — We all do it … but many of us don’t do it well. We visited several local sleep centers that are helping to put bedtime worries to rest.

Treating Arthritis: Making Gains Against the Pain — Although there are 100 types of arthritis, and many forms of treatment, research is getting us close to significant improvements in care. Here are some of the local developments that offer hope.

The Alzheimer’s Epidemic: You Must Remember This — It’s estimated that one in every eight seniors in the U.S. has Alzheimer’s disease. What’s being done to research, treat and perhaps one day prevent this devastating illness? We interviewed local experts to find out.

Something’s In The Air — The story goes like this: earlier this century doctors in the East wrote two words on their prescription pad for clients suffering from allergies and asthma — “Go West.”  

The Faces of Diabetes — Previously considered a disease of the obese, elderly or those genetically predisposed to it — diabetes is now an ailment of mainstream America.

Learning Curved — Learn how different organizations help people cope with their learning disabilities.

Battling Cancer: Bringing More Options to the Fight — Along with treatments provided by physicians there are many supplemental therapies cancer patients can choose

Taking Healthy Living to Heart: Local Events Help Fight Heart Disease, Stroke

Focus on: Ability - For many Tucsonans, even everyday activities can present challenges. We talked with four men with disabilities who have trained themselves to overcome even major obstacles.