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Viva Vitality: Celebrate responsibly this Holiday Season
By Taneil Zanidean on December 22nd, 2023
The holidays can be a time for family, friends and celebration. Celebration can look different for everyone, but for many, it includes alcohol. It is important to consider the risks of alcohol use. If you drink too much alcohol on a single occasion, you may experience the following short-term effects: impulsive behaviour, drowsiness, aggressiveness and ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Service Above Self: Salvation Army Christmas Kettles a great reason to go ring those bells!
By Medicine Hat Rotary Club on December 21st, 2023
It’s that time of year: Bells are ringing. Volunteers are bundled up greeting shoppers and handing out candy canes. Yep. The Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Drive is in full gear. Since its 1906 Canadian start in St. John’s, Nfld., with a single kettle, the project has spread to more than 2,000 locations across Canada. Medicine ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: How about a Holiday sliming?
By Patty Rooks on December 16th, 2023
I do not know about you, but Christmas baking has begun. One flavour many of my family and friends often request is peppermint. Of course, I have overbought the peppermint by quit a bit, so I have had to come up with a use for it so it is not wasted. And, of course, it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Your Money: First home savings account
By Matt Solberg on December 16th, 2023
First proposed as part of the 2022 Federal Budget, and now available through most major Financial Institutions. The First Home Savings Account, or FHSA is a new type of Registered account that combines some of the perks of existing Investment Accounts to help Canadians save towards their first home by allowing account holders to contribute, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Think BIG
By Linda Hancock on December 16th, 2023
A few weeks ago, I received a lovely email from Jeff Jennings. He explained that he was contacting me to see if I would agree to participate in an exclusive interview opportunity. Jeff was hosting a Summit on Soulful Recovery with a focus on aiding men in their journey towards healing and stated that he ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: Heart disease prevention begins with children and good parenting
By Dr. Gifford-Jones and Diana Gifford-Jones on December 15th, 2023
Heart disease is called the “silent killer.” Why? Because the first symptom can be a fatal attack. Most people lead their lives unaware of the ticking time bomb within, neglecting lifestyle changes that could radically reduce the risk. The fact is, preventing heart disease needs to be a lifelong practice, starting in childhood. Pediatric cardiologists ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Dealing with dry conditions in your garden
By Genevieve Mathieu on December 15th, 2023
The fall and winter seasons in the prairies can bring some troublesome challenges to the winter garden. Temperature fluctuations, low humidity, drying winds, and a lack of snow cover (which acts as both a layer of insulation and a source of water) can negatively affect plant health and survival. It’s time to talk about supplemental ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eye on the Esplanade: The business of entertaining our community
By Aaron Nelson on December 14th, 2023
Our community loves to enjoy live entertainment and we are fortunate to operate two amazing events facilities: Co-op Place and the Esplanade. Both venues can accommodate a range of entertainment experiences, from Monster Trucks to concerts, and Globetrotters to ballet. Compared to other communities of our size, we host more entertainment experiences across multiple genres. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Dealing with addictions
By Linda Hancock on December 9th, 2023
I was recently asked if I would do an exclusive interview for a group called “Soulful Recovery” this week. The timing, I believe, is very appropriate as often the Christmas season leads individuals into dens of over-indulgence. Food, alcohol, social anxiety and late nights can develop into problems affecting relationships, personal health and the legal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Fun with household ‘chemicals’
By Patty Rooks on December 9th, 2023
All I can say is it is “beginning to look a lot like Christmas” around here! It is wonderful to see so many people in the Holiday spirit. Trees in front yards are decorated with twinkling lights, giant snowman inflatables to dancing reindeer are everywhere – I absolutely love it! As I think of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: Why some people die early and others live on
By Dr. Gifford-Jones and Diana Gifford-Jones on December 8th, 2023
What’s the most depressing part of a newspaper? It’s the obituary section where you see many people dying too early in life. What causes these untimely deaths? A Gifford-Jones Law states that one bad health problem inevitably leads to another and another, causing people to die early. One of the cardinal sins is not having ... Read More »
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