Prostate cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer worldwide. However, there is good news: extensive research suggests that lifestyle and diet play an important role in prostate cancer prevention […]
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 […]
Reducing your intake of foods that are high in sodium, harmful fats, and added sugars can significantly lower your risk of cardiovascular disease. However, what you add to your diet […]
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 […]
Skin, the largest organ in the human body, is remarkable. In addition to wrapping and protecting everything inside us, it also regulates temperature, fights infection, eliminates waste, produces vitamin D, […]
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 […]
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, […]
The summer harvest is just kicking into gear at the Prescott Farmers Market. The first summery squashes, fragrant bunches of basil, crispy cucumbers, bright yellow sunflowers, and many other seasonal […]
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 […]
Not many (if any) foods can lower cholesterol, drop blood pressure, control blood sugar, and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity, and certain types of cancer, like beans […]
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 […]
Healthcare organizations around the world are celebrating the important role nurses play in helping people with diabetes to live longer, healthier lives. After all, multiple studies show that when nurses […]
Holiday meals can be delicious, satisfying, memorable and healthy too! After all, the holiday season is also a time when late fall and winter produce is at its peak. Sweet […]
Did you know that early detection of lung cancer saves lives and that lung cancer screening services are available at YRMC? To raise awareness of the vital role regular imaging […]
Molly Beverly’s passion for gardening began with the simple desire to grow some food in an urban backyard. She explains, “My husband Gary and I grew up in suburbia, and […]
What could be better than berries, picked fresh and still warm from the sun; vine-ripened, sweet summer tomatoes; crisp green beans that snap with flavor; and acres of bountiful fresh […]
Canned tomatoes and garbanzo beans are two staples I always stock in my pantry. With these simple ingredients, plus a handful of fresh herbs and vegetables, I can create a delicious […]
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 […]
Most of us are spending a lot more time at home these days, so why not use this opportunity to create great memories, strengthen family ties, and build life long […]
Supporting your immune system with nutrition doesn’t have to involve loading up on expensive foods and supplements. In fact, research shows that making simple changes in your food choices, the […]
Busy kids require a lot of nutrient-dense fuel to learn, grow, and enjoy healthy, active lives. Because snacks are a big source of energy in most kids’ diets, it’s important […]
After a long day, there’s nothing better than coming home to a dinner that is hot, delicious and ready to eat. If you’re like me and don’t have someone […]
What would you say if you could enjoy all of the delicious flavors and yummy aromas of apple pie, with no added sweeteners, less fat, and fewer calories? As an […]
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. […]
Are you ready to shake up your diet, savor simple, flavorful meals, meet some neighbors, and learn a whole lot about healthy eating along the way? You can start right […]
People have been enjoying garlic as food and medicine for a very long time. Remarkably, many of the purported health benefits of this tasty herb, first recorded thousands of years […]
Here’s an important question: what is brain food? Or, in other words, what can you eat to keep your brain healthy? Not surprisingly, foods that contribute to better overall health […]
Chances are, unless you’ve broken one, you don’t spend a lot of time thinking about the health of your bones! However, since half of all women and one in five […]
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in Arizona, and Yavapai County has the third highest rate of breast cancer among all counties in the state. While […]
It takes time to become an excellent chef, and Hiroshi Horikawa has been honing his skills for a lifetime. Hiroshi started training as a sushi chef in Japan at age […]
Rita Carey Rubin, MS, RD, CDE, host of YRMC’s Your Healthy Kitchen recently joined Sandy Moss on the set of AZTV’s Sandy and Friends to share some creative ways to […]
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 […]
