Tag: health

Spring has sprung for the Living Well Walkabout

The walkabout starting line

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…

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…

Walkabout helps us escape the groundhog’s predictions

Team of walkers ready to hit the pavement

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…

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…

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…

Ever have a “Robson moment?”

Courtney Davis teaching methods to improve memory and mental performance

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…

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…

Living Well Volunteer Fair

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…