A new SaddleBrooke club was introduced at the recent Activity Fair: Self Defense with Jujitsu. The club is designed as a discussion and non-lethal demonstrations to deal with “what if” situations. Members are encouraged to join in on the discussions and are invited to participate in the Jujitsu demonstrations as their physical conditions will allow.…
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Generals, January 2019
2019 Blood Donor Days in SaddleBrooke
Mary Jo Bellner Swartzberg Were you aware that each year SaddleBrooke hosts five blood drives right here within our own community? Blood drives are held frequently across the country in order to provide resources for victims of fire, flood, hurricane, tornado and more. The Red Cross raises funds and distributes food, groceries, household items and…
Generals, January 2019
HNO – new SaddleBrooke physician
Phyllis Ketring SaddleBrooke welcomes its newest physician, Dr. Mohammed Dardari. Dr. Dardari recently joined the Northwest Allied physicians’ team located here in SaddleBrooke. His education is a perfect fit for our community. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at St. Luke’s Hospital in St. Louis and earned his Geriatric Fellowship at Stanford University. Dr.…
Features, January 2019
Love your heart with these foods
Nancy Teeter, RDN (Registered Dietitian Nutritionist National Heart Month, February, is just a couple of weeks away. This month serves as a reminder that what we eat has a significant impact on systemic inflammation which in turn influences the risk of cardiovascular disease. If you have not already incorporated all eight tips listed below, consider…
Clubs & Classes, January 2019
Help with hearing loss
Hearing loss is invisible yet it affects so many here in SaddleBrooke. Several of your neighbors have joined us in finding a way to resolve issues that interfere with our ability to hear. For date, time and location of future meetings, please email [email protected]. We invite you to come join us. One of the things…
Features, January 2019
2 Your Health: Cortisone shots for neck and back pain – the facts you need to know
Dr. Craig W. Brue, D.C. Are you experiencing recurring episodes of back and neck pain, sciatica, numbness in the hands, arms or legs? Has your doctor recommended a referral to a pain management doctor for a cortisone shot? Before you consider an epidural steroid shot (ESI), here are the facts you need to know. Fact…
Clubs & Classes, December 2018
Hiking, training and injury prevention: January 16, 2019
Myrna Simms On Wednesday, January 16, 2019, Robert Klingman, a Master’s prepared Physical Therapist, Board Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and Director of Athlon Physical Therapy in Oro Valley, will discuss prevention of hiking injuries. Robert has rehabilitated and trained both amateur and professional athletes. He is a guest lecturer for the University of Arizona Medical…
Generals, December 2018
Prescription drug drop off program
Prescription drugs can be dropped off on the second Friday each month from 10:00 a.m.-noon. This month’s date is Friday, December 14. You can also drop off on the fourth Tuesday of each month from 2:00-4:00 p.m.; however, it will be closed this month due to the Christmas holiday. Drop off your unused prescription drugs…
Clubs & Classes, December 2018
Keep active and moving with Tai Chi
Even if we can’t do all the physical activities we used to do, Tai Chi offers a gentler option for moving, stretching and strengthening the body. Tai Chi engages the entire body with gentle, flowing movements which increase circulation of both the blood and lymph, helping to clear the waste products of our metabolism from…
Features, December 2018
The three biggest fitness mistakes people over 50 make
Joe Pinella If you’re over fifty, your body has probably accumulated some dents and dings and bad habits over the years. Fitness for people over fifty is not the same as it is for twenty-year olds. Here are some of the biggest mistakes we make in our quest to stay healthy and pain-free: Mistake #1…