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All Psyched Up: Energy
By Linda Hancock on April 12th, 2025
It seems like everywhere I turn, I have been hearing the word “energy.” An internet search immediately showed two very different dictionary definitions. One is at a personal level and states, “The strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity,” and refers to personal well-being. The second is,”Power derived from the utilization of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: If Easter’s wake leaves leftover eggs, just donate them to science
By Patty Rooks on April 12th, 2025
If you are like me, you likely purchased way too many eggs for Easter. In order to use some of them up, I thought I’d turn to science of course. This week we will use up those left over eggs as this activity will likely take a few tries, so do not give up! Let’s ... Read More »
1 responseCommons Sense Health: Who is responsible for illegal fentanyl use?
By Dr. Gifford-Jones and Diana Gifford-Jones on April 11th, 2025
This column is written with deep regret about what’s happening to Canada and the U.S. These two nations have been great friends for many years. Both of us, being Canadians, love the United States for many reasons. The elder of us was the only Canadian in the class of 1950 at the Harvard Medical School. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Kindness Matters: Creating a ‘ripple effect of courage and understanding’ in the community
By What Matters to Hatters Coalition on April 11th, 2025
Since last October, What Matters to Hatters Coalition has been promoting our Winter Kindness Campaign, sharing how we can all work together to reduce stigma related to substance use and mental illness in our community through kindness. Some people who are struggling mask their experiences from family, friends and coworkers to protect themselves from judgement ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stampede Roundup: Rodeo season back in the Hat
By Ryan McCracken on April 11th, 2025
The Broncs & Honky Tonks Indoor Spring Rodeo returns to the Cypress Centre Fieldhouse April 25-27, bringing with it some of the best cowboys, cowgirls and stock the world has to offer. This annual Canadian Professional Rodeo Association event will feature saddle bronc and bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, barrel racing, tie-down roping, junior ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Quit smoking – testimonials for inspiration and motivation
By Rita Aman on April 11th, 2025
If you are looking for information to help you quit smoking, you can find many glossy pamphlets, books, websites and apps that offer helpful quit tips and strategies. I have found the real-life stories from those that have successfully quit offer invaluable inspiration and motivation. As a facilitator of the Quit Core smoking cessation program, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Municipal Matters: Tax revenue and tax rates: What’s the difference?
By Lola Barta on April 10th, 2025
First reading of Medicine Hat’s 2025 Tax Rate Bylaw occurred at Monday’s City Council meeting. Property taxes support services like police, fire protection, roads, sidewalks, transit, parks, recreation, social services and more. When the City budget is approved, it includes a certain amount of revenue collected from property taxes to meet the expenses of providing ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Distraction
By Linda Hancock on April 5th, 2025
I know I sound like an old lady when I talk about years ago and when I grew up, but I am old! I remember the day that we got the TV in the small apartment where we lived. It was a huge wooden box with two dials and a wire antenna on top. Of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Trouble with the curve
By Patty Rooks on April 5th, 2025
I know it may not seem like it, but I think baseball season is here. Signs have been up all over the city preparing for registration – what an exciting time to take part in some outdoor spring sports! Unfortunately, I will miss baseball season this year as I do not have any children playing ... Read More »
1 responseCommon Sense Health: North Americans should replicate Japanese lifestyle
By Dr. Gifford-Jones and Diana Gifford-Jones on April 4th, 2025
The Japanese have an expression, “Effort never betrays you.” A visit to Japan this past week has been a reminder that hard work and perseverance are enduring elements of the national identity. Both of us first visited Japan decades ago – in 1962 and 1988. This latest visit has provided the opportunity for perspective. What’s ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Oral cancer awareness
By Kaleigh Southwell on April 4th, 2025
April is Oral Cancer Awareness month. Every hour, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, someone dies of oral or oropharyngeal cancer. With that in mind, this is your friendly reminder that early detection and treatment of oral cancers greatly reduces the mortality rate and many health-related problems. Head and neck cancers usually begin ... Read More »
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