Dr. Rose Bricker Emotional maturity, or sometimes called emotional intelligence, are terms that we may hear today when chatting with our friends, families, and co-workers about relationships. But what do those two terms even mean? Some Characteristics of an Emotionally Mature Person • They are realistic and accept reality on its terms and make the…
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March 2025, Features
The Health Benefits of Humor
Suzanne Marlatt Stewart Getting older is something we all must face, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be fun! One of the best ways to handle the changes and challenges that come with aging is through humor. Funny sayings about getting older can make us laugh at ourselves and see the lighter side of life.…
March 2025, Clubs & Classes
Dr. Crawford Returns to Speak on Extending Longevity and Maintaining Functionality

Varda Main The SaddleBrooke Plant Based Nutrition Group is pleased to bring back Dr. Ted Crawford to speak on “How to Stay Young, Functional, and Reverse Disease” on Friday, April 4, at 4 p.m. in the DesertView Performing Arts Center. Everyone’s talking about how to stay young, vital, and active. Dr. Crawford will discuss anti-aging…
October 2024, Generals
Healing the Body Naturally

Barbara Barr Bengen WIN invites you to join us on Friday, Nov. 1, to meet Annie Patford and her wellness team at Oro Valley Wellness Center. Whether you need a chiropractor, massage therapy, reflexology, red or green light therapy, a psychologist, sound therapy, an esthetician, biofeedback, photon lights, or some other modality, this place has…
August 2024, Generals
The Healing Power of Family Constellations

Julia Virgil Have you ever wondered if your emotions, health issues, blockages, and patterns are truly your own? Often, when we struggle to change something, it is because we are carrying unresolved issues from our Family System, sometimes from past generations. These unresolved issues can be passed down, affecting our children and future generations. If…
June 2024, Generals
Health Night Out: How to Select Primary Care—Dr. Chantelle Chen, June 24

The next Health Night Out will be on Monday, June 24, at 7 p.m. in the DesertView Theatre. The speaker will be Dr. Chantelle Chen, Family Medicine. There are different types of primary care providers. What are the differences? Which one is right for you? Dr. Chantelle Chen, who was referred to Health Night Out…
May 2024, Features
What’s Next for You?
Suzanne Marlatt Stewart I am finding a hot topic with many of my friends is, “What is the next step as we age?” Some in SaddleBrooke have built casitas with the idea of having someone live on the property to care for them in the future. Others will use their savings and equity from their…
Generals, January 2024
Health Night Out—Geriatric Trauma—January 22

Phyllis Ketring Join us for Health Night Out on Monday, Jan. 22, at 7 p.m. at the DesertView Theatre. Falls are the most common cause of injury in patients older than 65. They account for 75% of serious injuries at this stage of life. It’s not just about age. A 90-year-old may be physiologically healthier…
Generals, January 2024
Leading the Way in Minimally Invasive Heart Surgeries

Barbara Barr Bengen Save the date for Thursday evening, Feb. 1, at 6 p.m. at the DesertView Performing Arts Center to meet the doctor who is leading the way in minimally invasive heart surgery. The Wellness Integrated Network of SaddleBrooke is proud to present Dr. Thomas Waggoner. He is not only leading the way in…
Features, January 2024
2 Your Health: It’s a New Year! A New Opportunity to Make this Year a Great Year!
Dr. Rose Bricker We all have the ability to improve our thought patterns, behaviors, insights, skills, and perspectives. When we work on these issues, we can find our peace, joy, and contentment. Wouldn’t that make it a great year?! Changing your thinking from negative to positive, being grateful, having healthy coping skills, communicating in a…