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Mental Health Matters: Supporting someone who is struggling
By Erin Reeder on January 11th, 2020
It is often hard to know how to help a friend or family member when they are struggling. Sometimes we feel the need to fix their problems or offer advice to make it all better. We all wish we could solve other’s problems with the wave of a wand, but sadly we don’t have the ... Read More »
1 responseBy the Way: He practiced what he preached
By Rev. Jeff Decelle on January 11th, 2020
You probably didn’t notice last weekend, but last Sunday marked the moment of the year when the Earth, in its orbit, is closest to the sun. It might seem a little strange, at least for us in the northern hemisphere, that the time of the year that we are nearest to the sun happens in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heritage in the Hat: Brown’s honour
By Sally Sehn on January 11th, 2020
A recent “Heritage in the Hat” topic focused on the historic First Street home of D.W. Brown. David Brown was not the only member of his P.E.I. born family to reside in Medicine Hat. David and his younger brother Mervyn were the first Browns to arrive in 1906. They were soon joined by older brothers ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Childcare Chatter: Have you considered the benefits of risky play?
By Shauna Perrior on January 11th, 2020
As a parent today, we know that things were different during our childhood. We talk about how we watched for the streetlights to come on as a signal that it was time to come inside. Yet the idea of allowing our own children to enjoy this freedom is fraught with fear. While we have probably ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Am I good enough?
By Dr. Linda Hancock on January 10th, 2020
office@drlindahancock.com Whitney Houston co-starred with Kevin Costner in the 1992 movie “The Bodyguard.” The film was a worldwide hit grossing $411 million. It was Houston’s acting debut and the soundtrack was amazing. One song, “I Will Always Love You” sold 20 million units. Kevin Costner was a speaker at Houston’s funeral. He told about how ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Small changes can lead to big improvements
By Pat MacIntosh on January 10th, 2020
pat.macintosh@ahs.ca Where does healthy eating fit into your New Year’s resolution? Did you know that having a poor diet is the leading risk factor for death in the world ahead of tobacco use or low physical activity! Make healthy eating one of your goals this year to lower your risk. What does a healthy diet ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What’s Up Doc?: Obesity projections for 2020 are grim
By Dr. Noorali Bharwani on January 7th, 2020
Obesity is generally caused by eating too much and moving too little. Fat and sugar are high in calories. They are your big enemies along with lack of exercise and physical activity. All that leads to surplus energy that will be stored by the body as fat. Here are the facts. In 2020, 83% of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Insurance Understood: Do holidays change your plans?
By Steve Melrdrum on January 4th, 2020
steve@swellwealth.com I invite you to take a few moments to reflect on your recent holidays. For most, holidays are filled with activities and gatherings with family and friends. Many people have a few days off and can relax and spend quality time but also a lot more time with these people than usual. Did you ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: Advice for would-be goal-setters in 2020
By Weston Lundgren on January 4th, 2020
weston@gracepointe.ca Like many, I find this to be an ideal time for reflection and a set goals for the new year. You may have made a resolution as well. Perhaps you were looking forward to a year less distracted by technology. Maybe you would like more quality time with the people that you love. It ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Praxis: Dancing candy canes
By Patty Rooks on January 4th, 2020
praxis@praxismh.ca@PraxisMedHat Wow, where did the Christmas break go? It is time to clean everything up and put it away for yet another year. I keep discovering things everywhere an wonder where they have come from. I do not know about all of you but I still have a TON of candy canes lying around now ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Happy everything as 2020 begins
By Dr. Linda Hancock on January 3rd, 2020
office@drlindahancock.com Shortly after my son moved to Medicine Hat and began working in my private practice, he encouraged me to do some downsizing at the office. I will never forget how shocked he was when he found an envelope in one of the boxes. On the front of it, I had written “Mark’s First Haircut.” ... Read More »
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