Tag: health

2 Your Health: Happy (healthy) New Year!

It’s 2019, Robson residents. Another year has passed. Time to renew those same old resolutions. “Yes, this is the year I am going to really do something to stay healthy, to look healthy and to feel good about myself.” As we grow older, it becomes harder to look in the mirror and see the signs…

2 Your Health: What are you craving?

Tracy Cook Have you ever wondered why you crave a certain food or drink at certain times, like margaritas with chips and guacamole always so good or a dessert after dinner at your favorite restaurant? Ever crave curtain foods when you are happy, sad, stressed, or need comfort? There is a scientific reason behind these…

Robson Ranch Walkabout

It was perfect weather to walk early Saturday morning on June 16. Robson Ranch residents started their Walkabout early at 7:00 a.m. and enjoyed their three-mile stroll through shaded sidewalks and streets. The next Saturday Walkabout is scheduled for August 18 at 7:00 a.m. The Fourth of July Walk/Run at 7:30 a.m. replaces the July…

Health experts speak to Robson men

David Laschinger Each month the Living Well committee invites experts in their field to talk with Robson residents about various health topics. The June 6 program was for Gentlemen Only, Ladies Forbidden (GOLF). Before the guest professionals teed off, the 34 men in attendance were briefed on the Living Well website. This included tips, proper…

2 Your Health: A closer look at stem cell therapy and PRP

Tracy Cook, NP-C Everywhere we look today we see ads, articles and commercials talking about Stem Cell Therapy and Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) being used in the medical field. How can the average consumer separate fact from hype? Is one better than the other? Both therapies have unique and remarkable qualities. So, what are the…

Updates for Women

  Elaine Kushmaul The “Updates for Women” Program on May 2 imparted timely information for Women’s Health Month. It was a program in three parts: 1) Updates on wellness and prevention measures, 2) Osteoporosis for women, and 3) Diagnostic testing for maintenance of cardiac health. Tracy Cook, CNP with Adult Health Services, operating locally, led…

May Walkabout at Robson Ranch

It was a perfect weather day for the May 19 Living Well Walkabout. They finished a three-mile walk or run WITH sunny skies and pleasant temperatures. The Living Well Walkabout is a great way to meet new neighbors, visit with friends and improve your health. What a fun way to start your Saturday morning! Join…

Community education nutrition and cooking demonstrations

  Shirley Waterhouse In June and September, the Tribe will have two nutrition and cooking demonstrations. Katherine Lawarence from Food Saved Me will be conducting both of these two-hour presentations. The first presentation, in June, will be about what you can do to prevent Alzheimer’s. It will be held on Tuesday, June 19 from 11:00…

Inflammation explanation: Friend or foe?

  Tracy Cook, NP-C Inflammation is a signal to our body’s immune system that something is wrong, and our body’s natural processes go into repair and protect mode. There are two different types of inflammation: acute and chronic. Acute inflammation is typically the response to a specific event such as an injury, surgery or joint…