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All Psyched Up: Some parents need to make their children become adults
By Dr. Linda Hancock on January 24th, 2020
office@drlindahancock.com I believe that our job as parents is to work ourselves out of a job. This means that it is wise to teach our children how to be independent. Unfortunately, some people seem to think that they are responsible for the choices and behaviours of their offspring long after they have reached legal age. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Tips for safely transporting your child in the cold of winter
By Andrea Klassen on January 24th, 2020
andrea.klassen@ahs.ca The frigid winter months have arrived, and learning to transport your child safely in the cold weather is incredibly important. Although, our first instinct as parents is to bundle up our child when we head out, it is important to note that less in more when it comes to using your car seat. We ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Noteworthy: A little bit of this, a little bit of that
By Medicine Hat News Opinion on January 23rd, 2020
If you’re looking for deep analysis on the thought process behind Jason Kenney’s decisions on how best to run Alberta, or a pipeline-by-pipeline discussion about the fate of Alberta’s oil, or debate about the benefits and/or ills of low interest rates, you’ve come to the wrong place. This monthly print offering is promising to provide ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What’s Up Doc?: Acute coronary syndrome is a medical emergency
By Dr. Noorali Bharwani on January 21st, 2020
Acute coronary syndrome is a term used to describe a range of conditions associated with sudden, reduced blood flow to the heart. Part of the heart muscle is unable to function properly or dies. It is critical to make an early diagnosis. The problem is, not all chest pain patients get investigated because the presentation ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clubs Calendar Jan. 20-26, 2020
By Medicine Hat News on January 20th, 2020
MONDAY – Do you have a drinking problem? Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held seven days a week in Medicine Hat. For times and locations, call 403-527-2065. – Moms’ Walking Group, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., meet in Mall Food Court in front of A&W. Walk, then have coffee. – TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) 5:30 p.m., ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Legal Briefs: The Mystery of Severance
By Kenneth Taylor on January 18th, 2020
ktaylor@pritchardandco.com “Severance” is a word that often arises when employment ends. In my work I mostly see the word severance come up in a question: Am I required to pay a severance package? Should I be getting more severance? Is this severance package fair? To many people “severance” is a mystery. Although the terms “termination ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Praxis: Who says breakfast can’t be scientific?
By Patty Rooks on January 18th, 2020
praxis@praxismh.ca@PraxisMedHat I do not know about you, but I am not sure it could possibly get any colder…maybe I should not say hat out loud? Winter has officially arrived – temperature wise that is! It has been hard to feel and stay warm all day this week as I going in and out ALL of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Consequences
By Dr. Linda Hancock on January 17th, 2020
office@drlindahancock.com Sir Isaac Newton was a scientist who studied motion. His third law states: “For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.” Simply put, this means that in every interaction there are two forces at play. The size of the force on the first object equals the size of the force on the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Step outside and enjoy what it has to to offer
By Lisa Doyle on January 17th, 2020
lisa.doyle@ahs.ca Winter is in full swing here in southern Alberta, and there are many fantastic winter activities to partake in with the entire family. It is easy to get caught up in our electronic devices, and thanks to the busy schedules people have they can forget about being active in nature. A study comparing the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clubs Calendar Jan. 13-19, 2020
By Medicine Hat News on January 13th, 2020
MONDAY – Do you have a drinking problem? Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are held seven days a week in Medicine Hat. For times and locations, call 403-527-2065. – Moms’ Walking Group, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., meet in Mall Food Court in front of A&W. Walk, then have coffee. – TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) 5:30 p.m., ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Praxis: Cocoa science
By Patty Rooks on January 11th, 2020
praxis@praxismh.ca@PraxisMedHat I don’t know about you, but my I am soooo cold as I sit at my computer to write the science column for this week. Over the winter, the weather has been quite seasonable really. A bit cold, but tolerable overall in my opinion. Southern Alberta has not received that COLD snap that I ... Read More »
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