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April 15, 2024 -- Sitting is the New Smoking. Have you heard that one? Nothing seems truer these days, as more and more experts (like Dr. Sanjay Ghupta) say that physical activity is the number one prescription for staving off aging. Not to mention the health benefits of regular exercise in keeping off those extra pounds and preventing every manner…...
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Tubac Arizona is an ancient Spanish presidio, or fort, that is now a working artists' community. Tubac was one of the first stops on the Camino Real, the Royal Road from Mexico to its settlements in California. This community in the high desert of Arizona is extremely scenic and offers exceptional recreational opportunities. The streets of the town are lined…...
Yuma, Arizona, located in the southwest corner of the state, is considered to be the sunniest and driest spot in the U.S. The sun shines 90% of the days each year, with just over 3 inches of rain annually, which makes it a popular winter destination for snowbirds. Yuma’s population was 95,429 (2012 census), but that number swells during the…...
Phoenixville is an old town of about 16,000 near Valley Forge. It was once famous for manufacturing, including steel. Photo of restored Phoenix Iron Works courtesy of Wikipedia and J Clear; photo of Bridge Street courtesy of Wikipedia and Dough4872, photo of Church and Main Sts. courtesy of Wikipedia and Pdakeyboardplaya, Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0/...
Canyon Lake is a fast growing town of about 23,000 in central Texas about 16 miles from New Braunfels and just north of San Antonio. The area is becoming popular with retirees - the average age is 45. Canyon Lake (actually a reservoir completed in 1964) is a recreation center for the region. The Corps of Engineers maintains 8 park…...