Brandy Wismer, M.S.Ed Do you find yourself falling asleep and then waking up in the middle of the night? If so, you have a lot of company. According to a 2005 National Sleep Foundation poll, 39% of people over 65 say they wake up a lot during the night. As we age certain biological changes…
Tag: health
Generals, April 2017
Spring has sprung for the Living Well Walkabout
Vicki Baker Now is the perfect time to get outdoors to spot signs of spring bursting into life. Such was the case for these walkers as they took to the pavement for the monthly Living Well sponsored walkabout. The walkers enjoyed the first signs of spring: a symphony of birds chirping in the trees, daffodils…
Generals, April 2017
To feel good from your head to your feet—keep a healthy heart beat
Judy Ondina Did you know that Living Well offers free blood pressure checks every month by an experienced health professional? Tracy Cook, Nurse Practitioner of Adult Health Services, provides monthly blood pressure checks on the first Thursday of each month between 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. in the Clubhouse. And if you wonder if your home…
Clubs & Classes, March 2017
A kickboxing class in action
Shirley Waterhouse Are you bored with your same old exercise routine? Tired of the same lame exercises and routine? Boredom is the number one reason people stop working out. Lucky for you Wally Sagui has started a Kickboxing 101 class that is always fun, never boring, challenging and has modification for every move. Anyone can…
Clubs & Classes, March 2017
Walkabout helps us escape the groundhog’s predictions
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…
Front Page, March 2017
13th annual Health Fair April 1
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…
Clubs & Classes, February 2017
TNT (tiny, new, tangible) healthy year tips
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…
Clubs & Classes, February 2017
Kettlebells and killer core, strength and cardio
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…
Clubs & Classes, February 2017
Ever have a “Robson moment?”
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…
Generals, February 2017
Health Fair
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…