Nancy Teeter, RDN According to new health statistics nearly half of all adults in the United States have unhealthy blood pressure levels, and this condition is the most common cause of cardiovascular disease-related deaths. Smoking tobacco, being sedentary, drinking too much alcohol, and being overweight all increase the risk of elevated blood pressure. In…
Phyllis Ketring, Publicity Coordinator Health Fair 2018 will be Saturday morning, October 13. This is always a popular event and 2018 should be no exception. Details on exhibitors will be available later this year. Expect to see the immunization providers, skin cancer screening, eye exams and more. The Health Fair is one of the…
Dr. Craig W. Brue, DC Migraines are extremely painful headaches that are sometimes accompanied by other symptoms such as visual disturbances, auras, and nausea. This then comes as no surprise to find that some people who experience migraines use methods like aromatherapy to help them relax and manage the pain better than before. With the…
Esta Goldstein Pinal County Sheriff’s SaddleBrooke Substation allows you to safely dispose of your out-of-date or unused prescriptions or over the counter drugs; and sharp instruments (i.e. needles, syringe, etc) can now be dropped off, too. Drop offs are on the second Friday of each month from 10:00 a.m.-noon and on the fourth Tuesday…
Phyllis Ketring The Health Fair Planning Committee needs a Volunteer Coordinator to join the team for this year’s October Health Fair. This person must have strong interpersonal skills to recruit and communicate with volunteers and interact with the planning team. Some familiarity with Excel and email will be useful. During the year, there are…
Nancy Teeter, RDN “Go Further with Food” is the theme for National Nutrition Month® 2018. Whether it’s starting the day off right with a healthy breakfast or fueling before an athletic event, the foods you choose can make a real difference. This year’s theme encourages us to achieve the numerous benefits healthy eating habits…
Carol Emerson Tai Chi is practiced all over the world but it is not always easy to find a class that is convenient. It just couldn’t be more convenient than right here in SaddleBrooke! Your instructors are third degree black belts, certified through the Ching Yi Kung Fu Association (www.chingyikungfu.com). Tai Chi is well…
The Autism Society of Southern Arizona will host the 12th annual Autism Walk and Resource Fair on Saturday, April 28, in Kino Veterans Memorial Stadium at Kino Park Sports Complex, 2500 E. Ajo Way, Tucson, Arizona. Registration is at 7:30 a.m. and the Walk and Resource Fair is from 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. The Autism…
Dolores Robu Dr. Sheftel is a gifted presenter as well as a Dermatologist who provides his patients with the latest and most effective treatments. During his presentation he will educate you on how to perform a skin cancer self-examination and help you to understand the ABC’s of Melanoma detection and prevention. Who does most of…
Nancy Teeter, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Medical research has determined that chronic inflammation may be responsible for many diseases and poor health conditions associated with aging—especially heart disease. But what is inflammation? It’s your body’s response to infection or injury. This immune response is vital to life. When the inflammation is visible and lasts a…