JoAnne Gaudioso Happy New Year! With the holiday season coming to a close, it’s the perfect time for retrospection and reflection as well as resolutions and fresh starts. We all know how difficult it can be to stick to our resolutions year after year. Here are some essential oils to help you stick to the…
Tag: health
January 2024, Sports
Anza Athletic Club Class Descriptions
Body Blast T,TH 10 a.m. Lorraine Beaver. Work all muscle groups using high-volume reps and low resistance with dumbbell weights—a great workout geared to improving muscle tone, definition, and cardiovascular fitness. Class limit 22. Classic Fitness T,TH 11 a.m. Lois Bossert. This workout consists of a warm-up, 20 minutes of low-impact aerobics set to music, with…
Generals, January 2024
Your Posture Can Say It All!
Don Beaver, Fitness Director I’m sure that all of us can remember parents, teachers, coaches, and more over the years telling us, “Sit up straight!” In fact, my wife often tells the story of how her beloved chorus teacher would smack her students between the shoulder blades if they were slouching, to not only improve…
Features, December 2023
2 Your Health: Routine Cancer Screenings: The What, When, and Why
Molly Grassman, PA-C, Arizona Oncology While there is still much to learn about cancer, early detection has improved outcomes for life expectancy. When diagnosing cancer in the early stages, it can be easier to treat, and potentially even cure. Screening tests are procedures, imaging, or blood tests used to check for diseases and health conditions…
Generals, December 2023
Live Healthier to Live Longer
Don Beaver, Fitness Director Last month we discussed avoiding New Year’s resolutions with a healthy approach to the holidays. In the event that you prefer resolutions, this article is dedicated to committing to daily habits that can not only be healthy but will increase your life expectancy! Clearly, lifestyle choices like diet and exercise will…
Generals, February 2023
Air Quality/Valley Fever Forum
The Green Valley Council is proud to present the following upcoming forum: What: Air Quality/Valley Fever Forum When: Feb. 16 at 10 a.m. Where: GVR East Social Center Why: The Pima County Department of Environmental Quality (PDEQ) will be presenting on everything you need to know about air quality in our community and will be on hand to answer any…
Features, February 2023
2 Your Health: Tips for Maintaining Strong Bones
Bone health is often an overlooked part of aging. We may not realize that our bones are weakened until we experience a fracture due to a fall or traumatic event. How do you prevent this from happening? Here are some generalized tips to maintain strong, healthy bones: 1. Eat a well-balanced, nutrient-rich diet. Include foods with calcium,…
Generals, August 2022
Medicare Fair October 11
Join us for our First Annual Quail Creek Medicare Fair! The Fair, sponsored by Medicare A to Z, a Q&A Group company, will be on Tuesday, Oct. 11. The morning session will be from 9 a.m. until noon, and the afternoon session will be from noon until 3 p.m. (Each session is the same.) Our…
Generals, March 2022
Save the Date for American Red Cross Blood Drive March 20
Nancy Planck The American Red Cross Blood Drive will be on Sunday, March 20, from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Madera Clubhouse, Silver Rooms 1 and 2. Be someone’s luck of the draw! Registration typically begins 30 days prior to each drive. To schedule an appointment, call 800-733-2767 or log onto www.redcrossblood.org and…
Generals, February 2022
Save the Date for American Red Cross Blood Drive March 20
Nancy Planck The American Red Cross Blood Drive will be on Sunday, March 20, from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Madera Clubhouse, Silver Rooms 1 and 2. Be someone’s luck of the draw! Registration typically begins 30 days prior to each drive. To schedule an appointment, call 800-733-2767 or log onto www.redcrossblood.org and…