There’s lots of information about breast cancer risk, prevention and detection. But, how do you know what’s best for your long-term breast health? The experts at the BreastCare Center at Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) have identified seven steps to help you. In keeping with Share the Care – the BreastCare Center’s community-wide program to support good breast health practices – we encourage you to share this information on social media and during other conversations with the women who … [Read more...] about Reducing Your Risk for Breast Cancer
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Fall: Keeping it a Noun, Never a Verb
Fall is a beautiful time of year in Northern Arizona. Crisp mornings and shorter days are now upon us, a time to enjoy hot drinks and put another log on the fire as we curl up with a cozy blanket at the end of the day. With the change in seasons and the potential for icy streets, now is a good time to give some thought to balance and stability. The ability to stay vertical on the slippery surfaces we encounter in winter is essential to maintaining quality of life. Let’s begin with some … [Read more...] about Fall: Keeping it a Noun, Never a Verb
Releasing Chronic Tension through Trigger Point Therapy
Trigger Point Therapy aims to search out spots in muscle tissue where chronic tension has led to permanent spasms and release these spasms. Each muscle group is made of many muscle strands or bundles, which, in turn, are made from smaller muscle fibers. The inside of the body is covered with soft tissue called fascia. This tissue covers internal structures including organs, muscles, nerves and blood vessels. The fascia that covers your muscles is called myofascia. When the myofascia is stressed … [Read more...] about Releasing Chronic Tension through Trigger Point Therapy
Understanding Tax Implications of Gambling
When we decide to make a trip to the casino or to a racetrack on the spur of the moment or on a planned adventure, most people do not spend any time considering the tax implications involved if they actually win. Gambling winnings and losses include raffles, track races, sports betting, lotteries, all casino games, poker games and prizes – the tax burden of which can be significant. The amount won and on what game it is won determine if the casino has to fill out … [Read more...] about Understanding Tax Implications of Gambling
Taking Flight in Prescott with Wings Out West
We are excited to talk about an event that marks an important partnership between the City of Prescott and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Mark your calendars for Saturday, Oct. 6 for the Wings Out West air show at Prescott Regional Airport. This family-friendly show will feature aerial demonstrations, aircraft displays, an aeronautical technology fair and a regional fly-in at Prescott Regional Airport, Ernest A. Love Field. A variety of food vendors and concessions will also be on … [Read more...] about Taking Flight in Prescott with Wings Out West
Autumn Perennials are Helping Birds
Birds bring beauty and sound to the garden. It’s nice to put out bird feeders with seed and suet to attract birds to your yard. But birds still like to forage and find their own food and it’s especially important to have food for them to find when the feeders are empty. There are many wonderful shrubs and trees with fruits and berries in the fall and winter months. Less often talked about are the common garden flowers with seeds that most birds seem to gobble up. Let the last blooms stay on … [Read more...] about Autumn Perennials are Helping Birds
Reducing Your Risk for Breast Cancer
There’s lots of information about breast cancer risk, prevention and detection. But, how do you know what’s best for your long-term breast health? The experts at the BreastCare Center at Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) have identified seven steps to help you. In keeping with Share the Care – the BreastCare Center’s community-wide program to support good breast health practices – we encourage you to share this information on social media and during other conversations with the women who … [Read more...] about Reducing Your Risk for Breast Cancer
Higher Education Paying Off for Arizona Students
Last month, Northern Arizona University hosted the Arizona Board of Regents for in-depth discussions about Arizona’s educational attainment and NAU’s important role in shaping our state’s workforce. I want to share a recent column that ABOR Chairman Ron Shoopman published during his time in Flagstaff. His message reflects NAU’s conviction that higher education transforms our state and our economy. I am grateful for Regent Shoopman’s vision for Arizona and his commitment to NAU. Our … [Read more...] about Higher Education Paying Off for Arizona Students
Antioxidant Serums Boosting Skin Health During Massage
Did you know the skin is the largest organ of the human body? Our skin is made up of everything that covers the body, including the hair and nails. The skin is also the heaviest organ, accounting for nearly 20 percent of a person’s total body weight. The skin’s primary functions are to hold our body together; to protect us from harmful elements such as the sun, cold and heat, wind, harmful substances and disease; to regulate our body temperature; and to help rid the body of toxins. For … [Read more...] about Antioxidant Serums Boosting Skin Health During Massage
Buying A Home with Military Veterans’ Benefits
No down payment. No mortgage insurance. Lower credit score requirements than most loan programs. Does this sound too good to be true? Actually, this is a true reality for our military veterans. These are all characteristics of Veterans Affairs mortgages, also known as VA loans. These home loans are made through private lenders and as long as guidelines are met, they are partially guaranteed by the Department of Veterans Affairs. The VA home loan program’s lower cost to buyers can significantly … [Read more...] about Buying A Home with Military Veterans’ Benefits