In keeping with its commitment to provide useful health and wellness information to our community, Yavapai Regional Medical Center has added a cooking show to its website. Your Healthy Kitchen is a series of brief, entertaining videos to help you learn how to prepare delicious, healthy, affordable dishes. The series is hosted by Rita Carey Rubin, a Registered Dietician and Certified Diabetes Educator at YRMC. Focusing on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts and beans, Rita will take you … [Read more...] about YRMC Launching Healthy Eating Videos
Financial Adviser Expressing Confidence in Investment Market
Despite a stock market that keeps yo-yoing and pogo-sticking across the financial landscape, Mike Beatty, president of Prescott Investor Services, says he has genuine confidence that carefully monitored investments will yield positive economic growth in the future. Beatty believes that success in lucrative investment counseling is based on having a deep understanding of clients and their investment objectives. “I make a point of really knowing who my clients are and what their risk … [Read more...] about Financial Adviser Expressing Confidence in Investment Market
YC Honoring Local Philanthropists
The Arizona Community Foundation of Yavapai County will honor local residents Travis and Julie Rushing as Philanthropists of the Year at the upcoming Joy of Giving philanthropic awards luncheon on Friday, August 7. Kathleen Murphy, CEO of Yavapai Big Brothers Big Sisters, will be recognized for her contributions to the betterment of Yavapai County through her professional leadership. Attendees will also hear from representatives of a small group of nonprofit organizations about different … [Read more...] about YC Honoring Local Philanthropists
Realtors Offering Lots to Consider
You search the real estate listings looking for your dream home, but nothing seems to click. In the back of your mind is that thought you’ve kept tucked away…why not build from the ground up? As the old sayings goes, you can’t go wrong buying land, because they’re not making any more of it. It the most sure way to get what you want where you want it. But it does take a lot more planning and research to make your dream a reality. And it pays to go with a real estate professional who knows the … [Read more...] about Realtors Offering Lots to Consider
PV Seeking Volunteers for Patriot Week
Volunteers are needed to help during Prescott Valley Patriot Week this year with installation of flags and manning of information booths for the Healing Field of Flags at the Prescott Valley Civic Center, The first Healing Field of Flags opened at the Prescott Valley Civic Center in 2012, to honor those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001. The display now has 3,000 American flags, and an additional 19 to honor the Granite Mountain Hotshots lost on June 30, 2013. Each flagpole bears … [Read more...] about PV Seeking Volunteers for Patriot Week
Understanding Life Insurance Tax Advantages
Do you have a financial plan set up to protect your loved ones after you pass away? With a well-thought-out life insurance plan, you can do just that. The purpose of life insurance is to help provide a measure of financial well-being for your family and loved ones when you are no longer there. With the purchase of a carefully planned life insurance policy, you can help ensure that your family and loved ones will be taken care of. Life insurance offers two essential benefits. First, it offers … [Read more...] about Understanding Life Insurance Tax Advantages
Keep Your Business Running During Disaster
A natural disaster can spell doom for a small business. Major catastrophes such as hurricanes or flooding can force lengthy shutdowns, resulting in a significant loss of revenue. As Artur Matzka, director of infrastructure development at Integrated Solutions told ComputerWeekly, even a brief interruption of a technology network can have a huge impact. “The cost of data loss or lack of access to information can be dangerous, and not only in financial terms. For companies operating in a … [Read more...] about Keep Your Business Running During Disaster
How Sleep Apnea Can Cause Hearing Loss
Sleep apnea is a common disorder that affects about 18 million Americans, according to the National Sleep Foundation. Most of us think of sleep apnea as snoring with periodic gasping or "snorting" noises. Sleep apnea interrupts sleep and can cause excessive daytime fatigue and other symptoms such as generalized inflammation, cardiovascular and endocrine problems. More than half of individuals with sleep apnea are overweight and most snore heavily. Untreated sleep apnea can lead to a variety … [Read more...] about How Sleep Apnea Can Cause Hearing Loss
Why Join a Support Group for Bariatric Surgery Patients?
Let’s face it: support groups have a bad reputation. Whenever somebody says “support group,” it conjures up images of group hugs, trust falls and singing songs around a campfire. Every day, it seems like some new support group is springing up. In fact, I just saw a new support group for people who go to too many support groups, and another one for people who can’t stand support groups. But, the big question is: Why do you, a bariatric patient, need a support group? There are two basic … [Read more...] about Why Join a Support Group for Bariatric Surgery Patients?
Locavores Increasing in Quad Cities
Prepare for thy appetite to be whetted. Tomato, avocado, arugula, cheese and ginger aoili. An egg sunny-side up. Served open-faced on an English muffin – homemade. All ingredients fresh and/or local. Say hola to the Southwest Sunrise. Say hola to The Local. "We're both creative. I love to bake; he loves to cook. We're a good team. We're very collaborative," said Sheryl Strong, who, with chef Rob Mackey, owns and runs a new breakfast diner with a twist. "We source as much local as we … [Read more...] about Locavores Increasing in Quad Cities