Our body is designed for regular movement, but many of us spend much of the day sitting still instead. A sedentary lifestyle is defined as a type of lifestyle where an individual does not receive regular amounts of physical activity. On average, a typical American spends nine to 10 hours each day sitting. This stillness cannot be offset with one hour of exercise; worse still, some don’t even fit in any activity, which means their bodies are virtually always in a sedentary state. Human … [Read more...] about Understanding the Detrimental Effects of a Sedentary Lifestyle
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Yavapai County Leads Arizona in Financial Health
Experts say there is more to financial health than simply how much income individuals generate in a given year. It has a lot to do with where you live and your neighbors. SmartAssets, a personal finance company based in New York, did a survey on Arizona counties and discovered Yavapai County came out on top. Rank County Debt as % of Income Bankruptcies Poverty Rate Unemployment Rate Financial Health Index 1 Yavapai, … [Read more...] about Yavapai County Leads Arizona in Financial Health
Giving the Gift of Bliss, Health, Relaxation
The holidays have arrived and with them come the joys of family, friends, parties and gifts. The holidays can also bring stress and pain – achy shoulders from carrying bags packed full of gifts; tired feet from walking for hours in and out of stores; and sore backs from loading and unloading and getting in and out of the car. But there is a simpler way to give loved ones, friends and coworkers gifts they will really appreciate: Gift cards. Gift cards are more popular than ever this year, … [Read more...] about Giving the Gift of Bliss, Health, Relaxation
Research Linking Exercise to Reduced Hearing Loss
Researchers have shown us that exercise is good for your hearing! We all know that regular exercise helps reduce weight gain, improves bone density, increases cardiovascular fitness and even helps to support your immune system. Now, the results are showing that lack of aerobic exercise in mice caused the structures inside the hearing organ (cochlea) to collapse or deteriorate. The hair cells or nerves that pick up sound and change it to electrical signal and the strial capillaries, which provide … [Read more...] about Research Linking Exercise to Reduced Hearing Loss
Introducing YRMC’s HealthConnect for Community Outreach
Cadu Medina may well be the new, friendlier face of marketing. After four years in the San Francisco office of Young & Rubicam – a global advertising agency – Medina and his family relocated to Prescott, where his wife had spent her childhood. Here, the 40-something Medina launched craf2m (cadumedina.com), a marketing strategy and coaching firm. “Becoming a marketing coach changed everything for me – in business and in every other way,” Medina said. “To reframe an expression, ‘It’s not … [Read more...] about Introducing YRMC’s HealthConnect for Community Outreach
Meet Northern Arizona’s Only Expanding Wound Care Center
Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC) offers many programs that distinguish it from other health care providers, and Advanced Wound Care is no doubt among the top on that list. “We’re the only wound care program in Northern Arizona, and have been treating patients in Yavapai County since 2008,” said Cheryl Sofonia, MPH, program manager, Advanced Wound Care at YRMC. “Our program offers a medical specialty that meets a huge need for specialty wound care and hyperbaric medicine.” In 2016, … [Read more...] about Meet Northern Arizona’s Only Expanding Wound Care Center
Achieving a More Youthful Appearance by Harnessing the Body’s Ability to Rejuvenate
The Prescott DermaLift Clinic utilizes two procedures to rejuvenate skin and muscles naturally using a combination of micro-current (BioLift) and revolutionary electro-ion technology (Quantum Hydration). The two procedures are different but complementary; however, both procedures essentially harness the body’s own natural ability to rejuvenate, creating a more youthful appearance. What is Bio-Electric Rejuvenation? Every cell has an electric charge that powers blood circulation, oxygen … [Read more...] about Achieving a More Youthful Appearance by Harnessing the Body’s Ability to Rejuvenate
Speech-Language Pathologists Treating Stroke and Parkinson’s Patients
People who have neurological conditions – such as those caused by stroke and Parkinson’s disease – often have communication problems, including difficulties with swallowing and vocalizing. Because of their highly specialized training and experience, speech-language pathologists can work with these patients to help them regain function. Two major signs of a stroke are slurred speech and facial droop. Sometimes the muscles used in swallowing become weak, which can cause the patient to aspirate … [Read more...] about Speech-Language Pathologists Treating Stroke and Parkinson’s Patients
Survive or Thrive?
I was having dinner with some friends a while back and one of them asked what was new with me. “Well,” I said,” I just graduated from a nutrition program. I’m now an Integrative Nutritional Health Coach.” After a congratulatory toast and some encouraging words about launching my new career, my friends lamented that they knew they could stand to improve their diets. Then one said, I know I should eat better but I wouldn’t want to live too long!” illuminating the belief that our elder years are … [Read more...] about Survive or Thrive?
Kill that Lawn, Grow Food
When Lisa and I where just married and struggling to keep fresh food on our table, a saint of a neighbor came to our rescue. Harry lived across the street, and his entire backyard was filled with produce-growing plants. His passion was vegetables and he purposely grew extra to share with family, neighbors, and the local food bank. Fresh tomatoes, peppers, squash and other bounty from his garden were delivered to our door. Believe me, we consumed every fruit he gave us! He was a lifesaver. A … [Read more...] about Kill that Lawn, Grow Food