Like all body tissues, your nerves need the right nutrition to be healthy. Tune into this episode of Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Center’s Your Healthy Kitchen to learn about […]
In so many ways, food affects how we feel—from that sense of satisfaction after a good meal with friends to the positive vibes we get from eating nourishing food. This […]
Increasing fiber in meals and snacks can improve blood sugar control for people with diabetes. High-fiber diets also lower your risk of developing cardiovascular disease, colon cancer, and other chronic […]
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, chronic pain is one of the most common reasons why adults seek medical care. Statistics estimate that around 20 percent of […]
Not surprisingly, foods that contribute to good health and the prevention of diabetes, cancer and heart disease can also help keep your mind sharp and memories intact. Join me in […]
At this time of year, the daylight is short, there’s a chill in the air, and your backyard garden might be sleeping—but there’s no shortage of produce at the Prescott […]
Caring for a loved one with dementia can be profoundly fulfilling—and, it can also be an emotionally overwhelming, physically challenging, and even isolating experience. While people with dementia who remain […]
Summer is a great time to step up your water intake. Days are warmer, and we tend to spend a lot of time outdoors exercising. But did you know that […]
Managing and balancing blood sugar is essential to living a healthy life with diabetes. In fact, research shows that even moderately good glucose control can reduce the risk of blindness, […]
What are your dinner plans for the week? Check out Yavapai Regional Medical Center’s (YRMC’s) Your Healthy Kitchen blog for delicious, affordable and, of course, healthy recipes. But there’s more […]
It can be challenging to find time to eat well, sleep well, exercise, and even relax when you are caring for a loved one, but poor self-care can negatively affect […]
Do you dream of having your own backyard vegetable garden but need expert help? If so, check out the Grow Food in Your Backyard Project! Developed in collaboration with Slow […]
Chances are, you know or care for someone with Alzheimer’s dementia. One in nine Americans over age 65 have the disease, and according to the Alzheimer’s Association, that number is […]
Osteoporosis is a silent disease that affects millions. In fact, the National Osteoporosis Foundation estimates that nearly half of American adults over age 50 are at risk of osteoporotic fractures […]
Earlier this year, I joined a group of physicians, dieticians, public health professionals, chefs, and research scientists who gathered virtually at the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) in Napa Valley, […]
Spring is in the air and we are digging in the dirt here at YRMC’s Your Healthy Kitchen! Growing vegetables, fruits and herbs in a backyard garden can be a […]
I’ve worked as a dietician and cooking coach for almost three decades, and I know that with a little planning and creativity, anyone can prepare affordable, delicious meals with a […]
Jim Vorves is one of many multi-talented employees who walk the halls at YRMC. As a talented cook, musician and Desktop Support Manager for YRMC’s Information Systems Department, Jim qualifies […]
February is all about things related to the heart… and football! In fact, February was named National Heart Month in 1963, and it’s been Super Bowl Sunday month since 2004. […]
Guys, here’s your healthcare quiz for the day: What is the most common form of cancer in men? The answer is prostate cancer. This is a slow-growing cancer of the […]
Should you follow your heart or your head? When it comes to what you put on your plate, the answer is to follow the Mediterranean diet and both your heart […]
Rita Carey Rubin, host of YRMC’s Your Healthy Kitchen, recently caught up with Chloe Woodruff, professional competitive cyclist and founder / manager of the Stan’s-Pivot Pro Team, presented by Maxxis. […]
One of the best health strategies is to prevent illness before it happens, especially when it comes to type 2 diabetes. While our genetics are hard wired, there are steps […]
These days, many of us are looking for convenient, easy meal ideas, but we want to make sure they’re as healthy as possible. Rita Carey Rubin, Registered Dietician, Diabetes Educator […]
Along Granite Creek Trail, just a few blocks from Prescott’s Courthouse Square, gardeners are harvesting, watering, weeding, chatting and laughing among the plots of zucchini, cucumbers, tomatoes and other fresh-for-picking […]
Here’s a statistic that’s hard to swallow: an estimated 40% of food produced in the United States – that’s about $165 billion dollars worth – winds up in a landfill, […]
You’ve finished the race! What’s the best way to replenish your body and help the recovery process? Rita Carey Rubin, host of YRMC’s Your Healthy Kitchen, recently caught up with Chloe Woodruff, […]
