Gwen Lewis Eight daily habits and how they affect the life expectancy of the average American: 1. Smoking a pack of cigarettes a day takes seven to eight years off your life. 2. Having one drink a day actually increases your life expectancy by about a year. But every additional drink per day decreases it…
Tag: health
Features, November 2014
Abdominal strengthening: it’s not just about the six-pack
Susan Dawson-Cook While some are still chasing the dream of six-pack abdominals, others are thinking, “I’m not twenty-five anymore so having a washboard stomach isn’t exactly top priority.” It’s important to note that until the fat layer around the midsection is shed (which can only be accomplished by diet and cardiovascular exercise induced fat loss;…
Generals, November 2014
2 Your Health – November 2014
Editor’s Note: “2 Your Health” is a new column in the SaddleBrooke Progress dedicated to health issues. Each month different doctors and or medical associations, from varying specialties, will be writing on issues of importance. Articles are based on experiences and independent research conducted by the doctors or medical associations. We encourage anyone considering changing medications and…
Clubs & Classes, October 2014
October 25 forum for effective home care and use of patient advocates
October 25 the Forum for Effective Home Care and Use of Patient Advocates will be held. A program aimed at allowing SaddleBrooke residents to stay in their homes longer and receive effective care at home or from their health care providers will be presented at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 25 in the handicap accessible Coyote…
Features, October 2014
2 Your Health – October 2014
Oh, my aching back! The American Chiropractic Association has recently published some interesting facts about back pain. 1. Lower back pain is the single leading cause of disability worldwide. 2. One half of all working Americans have back pain symptoms each year. 3. Back pain is one of the most common conditions for missed work…
Generals, October 2014
SaddleBrooke Triad – October 2014
TRIAD drug drop off program resumes Gary Hammond For over a year now SaddleBrooke TRIAD volunteers have staffed a program for residents to dispose of unused or expired prescription and over the counter drugs at the Pinal County Sheriff’s Substation in the Mini Mart Mall (next to the bank). Over one hundred and twenty pounds…
Generals, October 2014
Did you know?
Gwen Lewis Eight daily habits and how they affect the life expectancy of the average American: 1. Smoking a pack of cigarettes a day takes seven to eight years off your life. 2. Having one drink a day actually increases your life expectancy by about a year. But every additional drink per day decreases it…
Generals, October 2014
Confused and overwhelmed? Medicare Seminar October 21
Don Jensen Confused and Overwhelmed? A Medicare Seminar will be held October 21; encore presentation if you missed September’s Health Night Out! Medicare Open Enrollment is October 15 to December 7. With 40 Medicare Advantage plans, 11 Medicare Supplement plans (also known as Medigap plans), and 50 prescription drug plans to choose from, how can…
Generals, October 2014
Health Night Out presents: What should I know about Alzheimer’s?
Dolores Robu Health Night Out presents What Should I know about Alzheimer’s? on Monday, October 27 at 7:00 p.m. in the MountainView Country Club Ballroom; SaddleBrooke Health and Wellness will host Speaker Kelly A. Raach. Are you or anyone you know planning to live for another 10 years or so? Well, here is a topic…
Generals, October 2014
It’s Health Fair time!
Phyllis Ketring SaddleBrooke Health Fair is October 18 The annual SaddleBrooke Health Fair is the largest exhibition of health-related services in our community. It also offers residents a convenient venue for routine medical tasks such as immunizations and screenings. The fair will be held at the SaddleBrooke One Clubhouse Saturday, October 18 from 9:00 a.m.…