Barbara Barr On Friday, March 6th at 10 a.m. in the Sonoran Room, learn how sleep apnea is a life-threatening nocturnal breathing disorder affecting more than half of us by age 50. Conventional methods to manage it, such as CPAP machines, are effective, but often challenging to use. Alternative therapy using small, retainer-like dental devices…
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Generals, February 2020
Health Night Out: Contemporary Stroke Management with Dr. Alexander Coon, Neurosurgeon
Phyllis Ketring Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and adult disability in America, but 80% of them are preventable. Come to Health Night Out on Monday, Feb. 24th at 7 p.m. in the MountainView Ballroom to learn about the latest advancements in stroke treatment with Western Neuro Endovascular neurosurgeon Alexander Coon, MD. Dr. Coon is…
Features, January 2020
2 Your Health: The Neck and Headache Connection
Dr. Craig Brue Patients with headaches commonly complain of neck pain that starts at the back of the head and radiates from the upper neck into the forehead area. The headache is often one-sided. The term “cervico-genic headache” means that this type of headache originates because of irritated nerves in the upper neck region. There…
Generals, January 2020
Hearing Vibes: SaddleBrooke’s First Hearing Night Out – February 4
Maria Menconi Many SaddleBrooke residents have joined us in the past year for our Discussion Group for Better Hearing which meets the second Thursday of every month at MountainView. We are delighted and excited to have met so many of you, and now we are bringing you SaddleBrooke’s first Hearing Night Out. Please mark your…
Generals, January 2020
SaddleBrooke’s Fourth Annual Skin Cancer Research Event
TJ Duffy SaddleBrooke played host to a multifaceted fundraising event for the Skin Cancer Institute (SCI) which unites The University of Arizona Cancer Center’s many skin cancer prevention and treatment endeavors. Denise Spartonos, Community Outreach Coordinator for SCI, explained, “Our mission is to prevent and cure skin cancer; in the last couple of years there…
Generals, January 2020
Health Night Out – Jan. 27 Matters of the Heart: Advancements in Cardiac Surgery
Phyllis Ketring Heart surgery is something most people don’t want to think about. But advancements are being made in heart surgeries that are impacting people right here in Southern Arizona. On Jan. 27, 7 p.m., the new Director of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Northwest Hospital will address Health Night Out. Zain Khalpey, M.D., PhD, FETCS, FACS…
Generals, December 2019
Health Night Out – What’s new in cardiology December 16
Phyllis Ketring What’s new in cardiology? Interventional cardiologists rank among the world’s foremost authorities on cardiovascular disease and its treatment. December’s presenter at Health Night Out, Dr. Hoang Thai, is an interventional cardiologist. He will discuss some of the newest treatments for heart disease: lasers to open blocked arteries; wireless sensors for heart failure; valve…
Features, December 2019
2 Your Health: Brue Chiropractic – How safe is a neck adjustment?
Craig W. Brue, D.C. In the past few years the news media has periodically questioned the safety of neck adjustments that are given by doctors of chiropractic. This article will help you understand the safety of neck adjustments as well as my personal recommendations for effective neck care. Opponents of chiropractic have attempted to smear…
Generals, November 2019
Mental Health: Coping with Depression presentation on December 1
Leslie Fore Do you know how to recognize the signs and symptoms of depression? Do you know how to help someone who is experiencing depression? Are you experiencing depression and need help to find resources? If so, come join us at Santa Catalina Catholic Church Parish Hall on Dec. 1, from 1 to 3 p.m. Anthony Cicchino,…
Clubs & Classes, November 2019
Vital Moves personifies the phrase, “Exercise is the best medicine!”
Pat Smith Research has proven that exercise and regular physical activity have a huge impact on our overall quality of life. Regular exercise slows down the aging process, improves body composition and your psychological well-being, and helps to prevent and manage a variety of chronic diseases. The Vital Moves fitness program, housed in the SaddleBrooke…