Vicki Baker Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow on Groundhog Day meaning we’ll have six more weeks of winter. That’s the forecast, at least according to a slightly grouchy-looking brown rodent. But that news didn’t keep these walkers inside. In fact the weather was anything but winter-like. Nineteen walkers in the monthly Living Well Walkabout were…
The 13th annual Robson Ranch Health Fair will be held on Saturday, April 1, in the clubhouse and Fitness Center during the hours of 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. There are many dental, medical, nutritional, retail, assisted living, hospice and insurance vendors. It’s a great opportunity to get some questions answered, get medical evaluations or…
Brandy Wismer According to the NIH, 68% of adults are overweight or obese with increased risk for diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, osteoarthritis, stroke and cancer. A TNT (Tiny, New, Tangible) goal of losing as little as 5-10 pounds can help you feel better and put you on the road to better health. It…
There is no better way to burn fat than with a few high rep sets of kettlebell swings. Kettlebell exercises work your body as one unit and require a great deal of hard work. The harder you work the more calories you burn. Combine this with the benefits of TRX training and you get an…
Vicki Baker They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but when it comes to the brain this old adage simply isn’t true. With age your brain becomes overstuffed with information. There’s room for only so much, and when you go to squeeze something else in, especially something as mundane as where you…
The 13th annual Robson Ranch Health Fair will be held on Saturday, April 1, in the clubhouse and sports club during the hours of 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. There are many participants: dental, medical, nutritional, retail, assisted living, hospice and insurance. It’s a great opportunity to get some questions answered or find that medical…
Marie R. Milleage Pam Milam, Manager of Volunteer Services, Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton, the featured speaker at the January Volunteer Fair presented to a packed audience an inspiring and motivating talk about volunteerism as it benefits recipients and volunteers. She shared a delightful anecdote about a volunteer who is committed to fulfilling her position…
Vicki Baker The “burrrrrrr” factor was in full force on a cold, overcast and blustery Saturday morning, but as the morning progressed the clouds cleared and the day was fabulous for the walkabout. The Living Well walkers took to the streets bundled up in coats, scarves and caps. They soon learned nothing gets the feet…
Join Alcon, the global leader in eye care, for a special event to learn more about your eyes. This event will include discussion with a leading surgeon about cataracts and a visually stimulating painting class led by a local artist from Painting with a Twist. The event will be held on Tuesday, January 31, from…
Scott and Lynne Barringer Robson Ranch’s Living Well Committee provided the opportunity for a six-week, three hours weekly, Chronic Illness Workshop in late September through early November. Some attendees had chronic illnesses, and other participants learned more about making better health choices. Laurie Long, PhD and Eboni Palmer, workshop leaders, provided tips on functioning better…