I am a member of the Saddlebrooke Hearing Discussion Group. It is not unusual for a resident attending one of our monthly meetings to ask for a recommendation as to where to go to get their he… Read moreHearing Aid Best Practices

When you eat ice cream, does your mind drift into a mix of taste, texture and emotional memories? The smooth or chunky texture can trigger sensory recall. l remember bicycling to the nearby dr… Read moreMy Favorite Comfort Food

Tanya Fagentan, who teaches a very popular class in SaddleBrooke HOA-1 and SaddleBrooke Ranch, teaches a weekly Chair Yoga class on Saturday mornings at 10 a.m. The cost is $10/class, paid dir… Read moreChair Yoga is Happening at Vista United Methodist Church

In the last issue of Saddlebag Notes, I wrote about the SaddleBrooke HOA-2 Fitness Center and how it helps build a community of health, wellness and connection, focusing on administrative and … Read moreThe SaddleBrooke HOA-2 Fitness Instructors

Your Medicare health insurance plan coverage is not something to “set and forget.” If you haven’t reviewed your plan in months or years, it can be tempting to think, “If it ain’t broke, don’t … Read moreMedicare and Me

Mark your calendar for the SaddleBrooke Health Fair to be held on Saturday, October 17, 2026 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the MountainView Clubhouse. The Health Fair generally draws about 1,000 a… Read moreSaddleBrooke Health Fair Volunteers Needed

SaddleBrooke Health Fair Returns on Saturday, October 17 with free screenings, wellness resources and more than 40 vendors. Read moreSaddleBrooke Health Fair Is Coming

For many SaddleBrooke residents, moving to an independent or assisted living community is something they plan to think about "someday." Often, that decision is postponed until a health issue, … Read moreWhen "Someday" Becomes Today

Before saying yes to a weight-loss medication, it's worth asking several important questions: Is it safe for me? How long might I need to take it? And how will I protect my strength? You've li… Read moreWhat to Weigh Before Starting a Weight-Loss Med

When I first walked into the SaddleBrooke HOA-2 (SB2) Fitness Center in the DesertView facility, I immediately noticed something special. Yes, there’s state-of-the-art fitness equipment, infor… Read moreSaddleBrooke HOA-2 Fitness Center Builds a Community of Health and Connection

Our temporary class location will be in the Vermillion Room from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Read moreEnhancing Voice and Movement in PD Through Augmented Feedback

Awe is the feeling we get in the presence of something vast that challenges our understanding of the world, like looking up at millions of stars in the night sky or marveling at a gorgeous Ari… Read moreHow Do You Define Awe?

I am a member of the Saddlebrooke Hearing Discussion Group. I would like to devote this article to the memory of Jennifer (Jen) Jefferis. Jen founded our group in 2018. Jan sadly passed away o… Read moreIn Memory of Jennifer Jefferis

Because of the importance of this topic, I am deviating from discussing Medicare insurance for this article. I’d like to share my experiences with you, and I hope they are useful. Read morePreplanning the Inevitable: Ensuring Peace of mind for You and Your Loved Ones

Mark your calendar for the SaddleBrooke Health Fair to be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, October 17. The Health Fair generally draws about 1,000 attendees. Read moreSaddleBrooke Health Fair Volunteers Needed

Probiotics are live microorganisms—usually bacteria or yeasts—that may benefit health when taken in adequate amounts. Prebiotics are fibers that nourish beneficial gut microbes. Both are often… Read moreGut Check: Are Probiotics Worth the Hype?

I am hearing from friends that are frustrated with people’s rude behaviors, either what they say or how they act. Read moreDealing with Rude People

Are you organized, detail-oriented and enjoy working with others to make a positive impact in the SaddleBrooke community? Join our fun and experienced team as Treasurer for the SaddleBrooke He… Read moreSaddleBrooke Health Fair Position Available

I am a member of the SaddleBrooke Hearing Discussion Group. I have a profound hearing loss due to Meniere’s Disease. As a result, I am deaf in my right ear and have a significant hearing loss … Read moreI Hear but Don’t Understand

Physical activity is a vital component of a healthy lifestyle. While the recommendations for exercise may vary for each individual, general guidelines from public health agencies typically sug… Read moreSafety and Smarts Necessary When Exercising with Arthritis

Mark your calendar for the SaddleBrooke Health Fair to be held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, October 17. Generally, the Health Fair draws about 1,000 attendees. Read moreHealth Fair Volunteers Needed

Though citrus season is over, you have many options for vitamin C sources. Vitamin C from food is ideal because nutrients in food work together to support your health. To help you plan, a typi… Read moreCitrus Season is Over: Your Guide to Year-Round Vitamin C

Recently, with some of my dear women friends we watched the movie, "Song Sung Blue', the true story of a singing couple called Thunder and Lightning. We could relate to Neil Diamond songs that… Read moreA Time of Many Firsts

I am a member of the Saddlebrooke Hearing Discussion Group. Recently, both HOAs installed a Wi-Fi assisted listening system called MobileConnect in some of our meeting rooms. In this email, I … Read moreSaddlebrooke Assisted Listening Locations

Metabolism is how your body converts food and drink into energy for breathing, circulation, digestion, repair, thinking and movement. A major component is your resting metabolic rate—energy bu… Read moreMetabolism

Sugar affects us in many ways. While many people enjoy sweet flavors, too much added sugar can be harmful. Nutrition experts usually recommend enjoying the natural sweetness in fruits, vegetab… Read moreA New Sweetener Gaining Attention --

Finally! Your long-awaited doctor’s appointment is a few days away. In preparation, you’ve wisely jotted questions to ask on bits of paper or stored the questions on your phone. During your ap… Read moreMedicare and Me: Time Tested Tips

SaddleBrooke Health Night Out Highlights New Surgical Options for Digestive Organs Read moreSaddleBrooke Health Night Out Highlights New Surgical Options for Digestive Organs

I am a member of the SaddleBrooke Hearing Discussion Group. At a recent meeting we had an attendee state that he felt hearing aid technology hadn’t improved in the last 50 years. While I admit… Read moreHas Hearing Aid Technology Improved?

Last month, I wrote about protein needs, but another essential nutrient is quietly falling short: fiber. Most Americans consume less than half the amount they need—a gap that is taking a toll … Read moreThe Fiber Gap Is Hurting Our Health

BIO: Patricia Mullen is a Zen Buddhist who leads a Zen Introduction class in SaddleBrooke each Friday morning at HOA2 from 9:00–10:00 a.m. in the Agate Room of the Arts and Crafts Building. Pl… Read moreWellness Integrated Network

Every 65 seconds, someone in the US develops Alzheimer’s disease! Read moreGAB: Games for Active Brains. A Benefit for the Alzheimer's Association

What is neuroplasticity? It is the brain's ability to heal some damaged neurons or find a detour around damaged neurons or injury in the body in the process of keeping you alive and functionin… Read moreMaking the most of your Brain and Body with Neuroplasticity!

I am a member of the Saddlebrooke Hearing Discussion Group. Hearing aids and cochlear implants are beneficial if you are hearing impaired. But unlike eyeglasses hearing aids or cochlear implan… Read moreHearing Aids Don’t Provide 20-20 Hearing

The Saddlebrooke Hearing Discussion Group invites residents to attend a presentation by Christy Abrams on Tuesday, March 24th at 10 AM in MountainView Ballroom East. Christy is a Hard of Heari… Read morePresentation by the Arizona Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

SaddleBrooke Health Night Out presents “Tips for Protecting Your Skin in the Desert and Free Skin Cancer Screenings” by Dr. Sheftel of HealthySkin Dermatology at the DesertView Performing Arts… Read moreSaddleBrooke Health Night Out Presents Dr. Sheftel of HealthySkin Dermatology

With the release of the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA), the current administration announced an “end to the war on protein.” This signals a shift from previous recommendation… Read moreWere We at War with Protein?

You may be surprised to learn how trendy sweeteners are created and that most “all-natural” sweeteners are, indeed, processed. Read moreSweet Facts That May Have an Aftertaste

If last month’s article* inspired you to try new varieties or incorporate more mushrooms into your dietary pattern, then you are all set to learn about the types that may have medicinal effects. Read moreMushrooms as Medicine

November is American Diabetes Month, and you can use this month to increase your knowledge of the risk factors and encourage people you care about to make healthy changes to avoid being diagno… Read moreWhy You Should Get Off the Roller Coaster

What scares you most about aging? For me, it is the potential for loss of mental acuity, whether due to general dementia or Alzheimer's Disease. My primary motivator for maintaining positive l… Read moreEating for Brain Health

Makes three servings. Read moreNutty Banana Breakfast Porridge

Despite what Paleo Diet promoters say, grains should be part of your diet. The key is to identify and choose whole grains, which contain all the essential nutrients found in the original grain… Read moreWhy You Should Try Some Unfamiliar Whole Grains

The first rule of between meal snacks: eat only when hungry. Quite often, you may sense hunger when in fact you are only thirsty. Drink eight ounces of water and wait 20 minutes before you rea… Read moreMy Six Favorite Healthy Snacks

If you had a Dexa-scan and the results indicated osteopenia, take steps now to reduce your risk of osteoporosis. The tissue and cells of your bones are always active. Diet and exercise both pl… Read moreDiet for Reversal of Osteopenia

June is Men’s Health Month. Currently, men are dying an average of five years earlier than women and lead 9 out of 10 of the top causes of death. Nutrition plays a role in disease prevention i… Read moreFor Men Only: Nutrition and Health

May has been identified as National Mediterranean Diet Month; however, enjoying the Mediterranean Diet makes good sense every month. This healthy eating pattern has long been recognized for it… Read moreMay is National Mediterranean Diet Month

A recent study found that people who eat diets high in fiber have a lower risk of death and chronic diseases such as stroke or cancer compared with people with low fiber intake. Optimal fiber … Read moreA Dozen Ways to Increase Dietary Fiber

National Nutrition Month is an annual nutrition education and information campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The campaign, celebrated each year during the month of Mar… Read moreCelebrate National Nutrition Month® 2019 by Eating Right

There are so many types of diets. Which one is right for you? The word diet is both a noun and a verb. As a noun, diet refers to foods habitually eaten. As a verb, it means to restrict oneself… Read moreChoosing a Diet Right for You

If you establish resolutions for the new year, I encourage you to resolve to adopt healthy eating habits that align with your food preferences, lifestyle and health concerns. I firmly believe … Read moreEat Right, Your Way, Every Day

The holidays can be a special time to celebrate with friends, family and food. And contrary to popular belief, you can do that without putting on extra pounds! On average, Americans gain one t… Read moreA Healthy Approach to Holiday Eating