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Read Your Way Forward

3 Books to Help You Start the New Year With Purpose Photography by Provided Get In or Get Out – But Don’t Stay in the Freakn’ Middle By Dr. Lia Roth This book is for anyone tired of living stuck in the “almost” of love. It’s a guide to emotional clarity after betrayal or at any time in life, and shows how to stop shrinking, stop pleasing, and start choosing your life with intention. It also shows why indecision drains energy, distorts worth, and keeps you in relationships that don’t...

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Heritage and Healing

Experience Indigenous-Inspired Renewal at Aji Spa Article by Alison Bailin Batz | Photography by James Patrick Aji Spa at Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass offers a retreat rooted in history, guided by culture, and elevated by a deep commitment to authentic healing. The world-renowned Forbes Travel Guide Five Star destination is more than a place for relaxation; it is a living tribute to the Gila River Indian Community and its longstanding traditions of wellness, artistry, and connection to...

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Fly-Powered Breakthrough

A 16-Year-Old’s Experiment Shows Early Promise for Alzheimer’s Article by Megan Ewing | Photography by James Patrick Most 16-year-olds are focused on learning to drive or keeping up with homework. But Shireen Arora, now a sophomore at BASIS Chandler, spent her time raising more than 3,000 fruit flies in her mother’s office—an unconventional, yet groundbreaking effort that could reshape how we think about Alzheimer’s treatment. Arora, a lifelong Chandler resident, began volunteering at...

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Pilates at Home

Belen Benway-Piche's 12-minute Workout You Can Do From the Comfort of Home Article by Alison Stanton | Photography by Katie Levine As a fitness instructor at BODYBAR Pilates in Chandler and a fitness influencer (find her on Instagram at @belenpiche), Belen Benway-Piche sees firsthand how powerful this form of exercise can be. Benway-Piche began her movement-teaching journey three years ago in Chicago, where she first taught yoga before transitioning to Pilates. “Since then, I’ve immersed...