Tag: health

Stroke/Neurological Support Group

We ask all who have the responsibility for another person’s health, well-being and safety over time to come to our meetings. You, who are the care-giver, need to be a part of a support group to help meet the demands of this difficult, stressful situation. Meeting: Friday, April 19, at 10:00 a.m. in Room 2…

Health Fair turns 22

Phyllis Ketring, Publicity Coordinator SaddleBrooke volunteers and residents have supported the annual Health Fair for 21 years and 2019 will mark the 22nd anniversary of this popular event. Health Fair 2019 will be Saturday morning, October 12. Over 100 volunteers make it possible for over 1000 residents to meet local healthcare providers, have their annual…

Flexibility, core strength and a lean body

TeriLee Olivier, ISSA Certified Fitness Trainer As a ftness professional, I like to teach my clients how to integrate barre isometric exercises into their workout routine to shed weight, gain muscle mass, build strength, increase flexibility, rehab from an injury or supplement your current fitness routine to help achieve a healthier lifestyle regardless of your…

What you need to know about gluten

Nancy Teeter, RDN Gluten-free (GF) diets are all the rage. Many people are confused about gluten, celiac disease and gluten sensitivity. Often, people believe that gluten-free products are healthier or that they may promote weight loss. My goal in writing this article is to replace misinformation with facts. What is gluten? Gluten is a protein…

Looking beyond 2020

Barbara Barr Did you know that falling could be related to your vision? Did you realize that aging eyes means a lot more visual changes than cataracts? So, what do you need to know about your vision as you age? Dr. Tanya Polec, one of the country’s leading specialists in Neuro-Optometrics and Neuro/Postural Rehabilitation, knows…

Total body anti-aging exercise

Barbara Barr On Friday, April 5 at 10:00 a.m. in the Sonoran Room (MountainView Clubhouse), Joe Pinella will speak on “How to Heal the Accumulated Damage We Call Aging and Improve Your Life.” Joe is a SaddleBrooke resident and instructor with an incredible story to tell. Members of his audiences often claim that Joe is…

Prescription drug

The March date for the Prescription Drug Drop-Off Program is Tuesday, March 26 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. The April dates are Friday, April 12 from 10:00 a.m.-noon and Tuesday, April 23 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Drop off unused prescription drugs at Pinal County Sheriff’s Substation located in the Mini Market near Bank of West. Place pills in…

How to live to be a great grandparent

Plant-based nutrition and how to live to be a great grandparent will be presented by Dr. Katzenberg on Thursday, March 28 at 6:30 p.m. in the MountainView Ballroom East. Charles Katzenberg, MD, is a board-certified cardiologist who practices at Banner – University Medical Center’s North Campus. After he completed his fellowship in cardiovascular medicine at…