Is Vitamin D Good for Your Heart?

Is Vitamin D Good for Your Heart?

When they say everybody needs milk, they’re partly talking about vitamin D. According to science, this fat-soluble vitamin helps the body absorb the calcium and phosphate it needs to build and preserve bone strength. But does science support a direct link between...
You’re Best Fitness Program Ever

You’re Best Fitness Program Ever

What do you want from a fitness program? A healthy heart … an amazing core … some fun … and a routine that keeps you motivated? That’s a lot to expect from one fitness program. But it is possible, especially if you follow the advice of Jill Potter, RN, ACSM-CEP,...
How to Be Actively Involved in Your Upcoming Surgery

How to Be Actively Involved in Your Upcoming Surgery

Recent studies show that the more actively involved a patient is in their own healthcare, the better the outcome. According to Jeannie Dew, Director of Surgical Services at Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC), this active participation is vital when a patient is...
Powerful PET Study Diagnoses Tumors at YRMC

Powerful PET Study Diagnoses Tumors at YRMC

Accurately diagnosing and tracking neuroendocrine tumors can be a challenge. That’s because neuroendocrine tumors grow in the cells that make hormones. They’re most often found in the pancreas or a gland in the abdomen. Neuroendocrine tumors may also grow in the...