A social media solution to weight loss

“Operation Ken and Barbie” is Grace Borst’s slogan for her transformation. It has helped her succeed in reaching her ideal image and weight along with her husband. “I have been struggling with my weight my whole life,” said Borst, 25, from Phoenix. “I have tried everything and nothing seemed to work. I was sick of…

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Are headers bad in soccer?

Headers could soon to be doomed in soccer, or least that is what a class-action lawsuit is aiming to do. The lawsuit filed by soccer parents and players against six national and international soccer organizations, among them are U.S. Youth Soccer and FIFA, accusing the organizations of being negligent in treating head injuries. Officials with Arizona…

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Basketball comes to the reservation

Basketball has become a thriving sport on Native American reservations spawning a national tournament and two of the largest high school gyms in the U.S. “Rez ball” as it is called on the reservations, is a focal point not just in Arizona, but across the country as well. An HBO documentary titled “Rez Ball” spotlights…

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Take a dip in these desert spots

Some of nature’s best swimming pools lie amongst Arizona mountains, creating a world-renowned collection of desert oases. Many adventure enthusiasts hike significant distances to locate these swimming holes all over the world, yet Arizona has received significant praise from experts and major publications. National Geographic listed Havasu Falls as the best swimming hole in the…

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Arizonans hiking to new social horizons

Catherine Radachi, a 22-year-old associate consultant at Microsoft, hiked the hills and valleys of Arizona enjoying the solitude while sharing her adventures with the world. Radachi, now working for Microsoft in Washington, finds value in using social media to share her exploits outdoors. “People document their experiences all the time at parties and on vacations,…

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