Health + Wellness

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...

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Muscle Matters: Improving Women's Health

On GLP-1s? What You Need to Know Article by Rebecca L. Rhoades | Photography by Barret Elengold - Scottsdale Event Photography Over the past year, three topics have dominated wellness news: weight loss drugs, protein, and pumping iron. From the sudden shrinking of celebrities to social media influencers showcasing their gym routines and sharing single meals with 200-plus grams of protein, to the casual observer, it would appear as though we’ve become a nation of health addicts.  But why are...

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Prioritizing Mental Health

How the Conversation Around Mental Wellness is Changing Lives Article by Sherry York | Photography by Provided by Solari Crisis & Human Services As 2026 begins and many consider exercise routines or healthier eating, mental health deserves equal attention. Mental health has moved from a taboo subject to an essential wellness priority. Since the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline launched nationally in July 2022, crisis calls have climbed steadily each year, and not just from people in acute danger...

Life + Culture

Lights, Camera, Expansion

Chandler International Film Festival Sets the Stage For Its Next Era Article by Michelle Glicksman | Photography by Courtesy Chandler International Film Festival The Chandler International Film Festival (CIFF) is gearing up for its biggest year yet, and organizers say the 10-day celebration continues to stand out as one of Arizona’s most culturally rich cinematic events. What sets CIFF apart is its global scope and filmmaker-centered mission., “The Chandler International Film Festival stands...

Life + Culture

Wreaths Across America Day Event

This Month, the Exchange Club of Chandler Will Place Remembrance Wreaths on Fallen Veterans’ Graves Article by Alison Stanton | Photography by Lindsay Borg On Saturday morning, Dec. 13, members of the Exchange Club of Chandler and hundreds of volunteers will partner with the Valley of the Sun Cemetery and Mortuary, the Chandler Elks Lodge #2429, and the Phoenix Exchange Club to host the Wreaths Across America Day Event. Members of the organizations and the volunteers will lay thousands of...

Shopping

Gifts For Her

Need Gift Ideas? We've Got You Covered! Photography by Lindsay Borg Jewelry for everyone on your list at every price point can be found at  MyrandaFineJewelry.com T aylor Swift All The Songs: The Story Behind Every Track by Damien Somville and Marine Benoit. $39;  Amazon.com Cala Gray Velvet Rollerball Perfumes from The Tom Kat Shoppe in Downtown Ocotillo. $38;  TheTomKatStudio.com Customize a hat at Copper Brim Hat Bar in Downtown Chandler $35-$399;   CopperBrimHatBar.com ...

Food + Beverage

Holiday Cheesecake

Article by Angela Broockerd | Photography by Janie Jones INGREDIENTS Graham cracker crust: 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbled 4 tablespoons sugar 5 tablespoons butter, melted Cheesecake filling: 38 ounces cream cheese at room temperature 1 1/4 cups sugar 1/2 cup sour cream at room temperature 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 4 large eggs at room temperature   DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350° F. Mix graham cracker crumbs together with sugar and melted butter until well...