Tag: health

2 Your Health: Ask the therapist: heat or ice?

Editor’s Note: “2 Your Health” is a new column in the PebbleCreek Post 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…

Easy Ways to Keep Your Pet Happy and Healthy

(Family Features) For many people, pets are a part of the family. From checking out dog kennel prices, for example, buying grooming equipment to supplying food and water, a lot goes into looking after a pet. Owning a pet is a rewarding experience, but also an important responsibility. Fortunately, there are preventative measures that can…

UBS Blood Drive – June 14th

Sue White As part of Kare Bears Health and Wellness effort, we are pleased to be offering a Blood Drive open to all residents on Tuesday, June 14 from 9:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. in the Palm Room at Eagle’s Nest. The sign-up sheet is at the Eagle’s Nest Clubhouse across from the Pro Shop.…

Get to your core with Pilates

Ruth Clark You’ve heard the term Pilates but maybe you are not sure what it is. Pilates is a physical fitness system developed in the early twentieth century by Joseph Pilates and is practiced today world-wide by millions. The main focus of Pilates is strength, balance and breathing with a focus on the core body…

Activities for Alzheimer’s/Dementia patients

Rayma Scalzo If you are a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s/Dementia, you are invited to attend our Caregiver Discussion Group on Saturday, June 18 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. This month we are happy that Jerilyn Poulin, a trained Activity Director specializing in Alzheimer’s and Dementia, will speak about different activities you can do with…

And the WellBeats goes on…

Melissa Kallett Don’t let the summer temps become your excuse not to exercise because the WellBeats virtual exercise classes are held indoors at the Tuscany Falls Fitness Studios. If you can use an ATM machine, you can use the WellBeats kiosk and take any of a number of fitness class options—from Zumba to Yoga to…

Stop back pain now

Minor problems are better addressed by a doctor or physical therapist.

Tyler Guymon, DPT Back pain is a major problem for many people. It can come in different ways – as a small, nagging injury, or worse, a debilitating condition. Regardless of its severity, back pain is a nuisance that affects our lives and our daily function. Everyone will deal with their pain differently, but the…

2 Your Health: New local business fights atrophy of aging

Editor’s Note: “2 Your Health” is a new column in the PebbleCreek Post 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…

TRICARE notice

Lin Hikida The Luke Air Force Base 56 Medical Group is sponsoring TRICARE briefings for military retirees and their family members at the Luke AFB Base Theater on Wednesday, May 4, 2016. These TRICARE for Life briefings are for those nearing age 65 or for those beneficiaries under the age of 65 who are/may be…