Tag: Health

The Health Benefits of Humor

Rev. Suzanne Marlatt Stewart Getting older is something we all must face, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be fun! One of the best ways to handle the changes and challenges that come with aging is through humor. Funny sayings about getting older can make us laugh at ourselves and see the lighter side of life.…

2 Your Health – March 2025

Emotional Maturity and Emotional Blindness Dr. Rose Bricker Emotional maturity and emotional intelligence are terms that we may hear today when chatting with our friends, families, and co-workers about relationships. But what do those two terms even mean? Characteristics of an Emotionally Mature Person • They are realistic and accept reality on its terms and…

The Health and Wellness Fair Is February 22

Linda Shannon-Hills The SaddleBrooke Ranch Health and Wellness Fair will be held on Saturday, Feb. 22, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the Ranch House Sol Ballroom and entry hall. Over 45 providers will be on hand for our residents to visit to learn more about the services they provide to aid in our…

2 Your Health – January 2025

In the New Year, Start Out with Your Quality of Life Heidi Overman Quality of life is valued, especially when we retire. We want to be able to retire and have a great quality of life. But what does that actually mean? Each person may have a different opinion as to what their quality of…

2 Your Health – November 2024

How Massage Heals: The Holidays and Emotional Hardships Heidi Overman Grief, loss, trauma, depression—as the holidays approach, these issues can become elevated. Many clients deal with a range of emotional hardships. Some are grieving the recent loss of a loved one, while others are struggling to overcome traumas. Coping with the sorrow of losing a…

2 Your Health: Therapeutic Massage: What It Is and Why You Need It

Heidi Overman, LMT and Certified Integrative Health Coach Massage has often been mischaracterized as relaxation or an indulgence reserved for vacations. This is a perception I have dedicated my career to debunk. Utilizing my therapeutic massage techniques, educational background, and demonstrated outcomes, I have successfully assisted numerous clients with old injuries, chronic pain, muscular problems,…

2 Your Health: Loneliness: How It Impacts Our Life

Dr. Rose Bricker In May of 2023, the Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murphy published an article with the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services. In that article, he stated that we have an epidemic of loneliness, isolation, and lack of connection in the U.S. He goes on to say, “It is so prevalent…

You Have Two, But You Only Need One

Georgine Hurst You have two kidneys, but to live a full life and thrive, you only need one. This unique organ design of our bodies allows us to help someone else to live a full life and thrive by donating one of our spares. Keep reading! You may immediately conclude that this isn’t for you.…