Boosting Memory With Diet and Lifestyle
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 […]
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 […]