A 300 point game is every bowler’s goal. In life, amateur bowler Randi Suppes is doing that and more. A wife, mother and grandmother … a retired travel agent who explored Australia, Bali, Italy, Singapore and more … a dedicated Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) and Mended Hearts volunteer whose cardiologist nicknamed her “Wonder Woman” — Suppes embraces life. “I love the Prescott area,” said Suppes, who moved with her husband to the community in 1998. “The people are friendly and it has … [Read more...] about How Randi Rolls: Helped by YRMC
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It Pays to Take Care of Your Plumbing
Welcome to “At Home With Heidi & Sandy.” We are here to give you the inside scoop and tips on taking care of your plumbing. Settle in, enjoy and take these precautions to ensure you do not have plumbing issues in your home. Unexpected situations can occur, so an astute shrewd look around your home can make the difference between a problem or potential crisis being caught early or a problem or potential crisis that can lead to damage and a huge expense and repairs. The average household … [Read more...] about It Pays to Take Care of Your Plumbing
Winter Sports: Snow Much Fun!
For fans of winter sports, the upcoming months hold the promise of cold-weather fun, including skiing, snowboarding, sledding, snowmobiling and ice skating. But, with winter activities comes some cautionary advice. Winter sports and activities are a great way to remain active during the colder months. But ice and snow can create hazardous conditions that can lead to falls, and falls are the leading cause of brain injuries. Your brain is the consistency of gelatin. It’s cushioned by … [Read more...] about Winter Sports: Snow Much Fun!
Welcome to “At Home With Heidi & Sandy.”
Happy New Year! Heidi and I thought our first column of 2017 would be about more happy and human kindness. We do hope that you enjoy so settle in and thanks for stopping in to read “At Home with Heidi & Sandy.” Nearly 100 years ago, aviator Amelia Earhart observed, "A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions, and the roots spring up and make new trees." HEIDI: For those of you that know Sandy & me…you know we have a certain … [Read more...] about Welcome to “At Home With Heidi & Sandy.”
Preparing Garden Soils for Spring Planting
We know that the better the soil, the larger the harvest, the brighter the flowers, the easier the gardening. Once you've tried digging the first planting hole in a mountain garden, you learn that our native soils are HARD! That’s why successful mountain gardening has always come down to soil quality. Skimp on spring soil preparation to “soften” the ground and a garden’s production can drop close to zero. January is my month to amend garden beds, turn the soil and let the garden rest before … [Read more...] about Preparing Garden Soils for Spring Planting
Creating a New You for the New Year
How would it feel to begin the new year with action, determination and drive? We now have the opportunity to begin with a clean slate. Wait, what is all that stuff following behind you? Old ideas, regrets, unresolved issues, physical and mental clutter and maybe even some extra weight on your literal behind? A new you calls for a new approach. Releasing and discarding things and thoughts that no longer serve you will free you to be more productive, creative and happy. No matter if you’ve … [Read more...] about Creating a New You for the New Year
Urinary Incontinence: Debunking the Myths
More than 200 million people live with urinary incontinence, which can have a negative impact on quality of life. Individuals who suffer from this condition may experience bladder leakage, a strong urge to urinate, painful urination or incomplete emptying of their bladders. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Physical therapy can provide significant improvement in symptoms caused by urinary incontinence. The first line of therapy is pelvic floor muscle training. The pelvic floor … [Read more...] about Urinary Incontinence: Debunking the Myths
Understanding the Importance of STEM Pathways in Today’s Job Market
It can be easily argued that STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math) pathways started almost 60 years ago with the launch of Sputnik that inspired generations of innovation in technology and engineering in the United States. Every president, from President Eisenhower to President Obama, has endorsed the need for STEM education for the U.S. to stay competitive in our global environment and remain as a global leader. A report from the Department of Education (March 2015) outlined the … [Read more...] about Understanding the Importance of STEM Pathways in Today’s Job Market
The Trinity of Hearing: Part Two, The Hearing Impaired
This is part two of a three-part series on hearing loss and the relationship of the three primary elements, or the Trinity of players, involved in facilitating hearing as efficiently as possible. This Trinity includes the family, the hearing-impaired person and the hearing health care provider. Part Two, The Hearing Impaired Person “My family complains that I hear what I want to.” This comment does not occur with normal hearing individuals. With hearing loss, some of the words come … [Read more...] about The Trinity of Hearing: Part Two, The Hearing Impaired
Keeping Legs Healthy, Attractive with Minimally Invasive Vein Treatments
Chronic venous insufficiency is a condition that causes decreased blood flow from the leg veins to the heart. The decreased blood flow causes the blood to pool in the leg veins, which can lead to varicose veins. Special valves in the blood vessels of the legs ensure blood flows up toward the heart for recirculation, and prevent the backflow of blood. When blood flows backward, it is called Venous Reflux Disease. Symptoms such as aching, swelling, fatigue or heaviness in the leg or an ulcer … [Read more...] about Keeping Legs Healthy, Attractive with Minimally Invasive Vein Treatments