Phyllis Ketring Interventional cardiologists rank among the world’s foremost authorities on cardiovascular disease and its treatment. February’s presenter at Health Night Out, Dr. Hoang Thai, is an interventional cardiologist. He will discuss some of the newest treatments for heart disease: * “Dissolving” stents * Lasers to open blocked arteries * Wireless sensors for heart failure…
Dr. Scott N. Sheftel, M.D., FAAD, will speak on Monday, January 23 at 7:00 p.m. One in five Americans will get skin cancer in their lifetimes, according to the University of Arizona Cancer Center. Regular check-ups are the key to finding skin cancer before it becomes a serious problem. Skin cancer is the most common…
Christmas is approaching fast and lots of people not only tend to ruin their usual diets, but they also gain a few extra pounds. Based on studies, the majority of people tend to gain additional weight during the holiday season that starts at Thanksgiving Day and ends with the New Year celebrations. Excessive eating is…
Susan Dawson-Cook Make a conscious decision to exercise and eat healthy instead of taking the easy way out and using the holiday season as an excuse to abandon good habits. Your healthy choice plan can equal a fun adventure when you embark on a diet rich in bone building calcium and vitamin D. Calcium supplements…
Susan Dawson-Cook People who have never exercised regularly tend to continue the inactivity habit even after retirement. The suggestion that there are not enough hours in the day to fit in a workout wasn’t a valid excuse when you were employed and certainly isn’t now. Don’t allow this false belief obstruct your path to a…
Carol Emerson Do you want to continue to live an active, healthy and independent life? Me too – that’s why I practice Tai Chi. First let’s look at the physical benefits. The slow, flowing movements gently coax our bodies to stretch and reach and increase our range of motion. The bent knee posture from which…
Chronic pain affects over 86 million people in America and it seems to resist many medical treatments. One of the most common complaints is back pain. Back pain is often caused by facet arthropathy. The next speaker at Health Night Out, Dr. Efrain I. Cubillo of the Pain Institute of Southern Arizona (PISA), will discuss…
Phyllis Ketring The Health Fair was a great success thanks to the dedication, willingness and skill of the SaddleBrooke One staff. They planned, coordinated and worked tirelessly to help this large event go smoothly. Over 100 SaddleBrooke volunteers gave freely of their time assisting exhibitors and fairgoers alike. Thank you to everyone who made this…
Andrea Molberg SaddleBrooke Pickleball Association (SPA) cares about your health and wants you prepared for emergencies. SPA is providing free medical information cards for your wallet, gym bag or glove compartment so that your critical health facts are readily available to first responders, just in case. Pick one up, fill in updated medical facts and…
Are you caring for a loved one who has stroke, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis or other neurological conditions? Or are you your own caregiver? Our monthly lunches provide an opportunity to share concerns and solutions in a supportive atmosphere. The next two lunches will be on Friday, October 21 and Friday, November 18 at…