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Viva Vitality: Positive oral health is the start of positive overall health
By Medicine Hat News on April 5th, 2019
Welcome spring! April is Canada’s National Oral Health month. Having good oral health is important and is related to good overall health. Oral pain, tooth decay, missing teeth and infection decreases a person’s quality of life. Missing teeth or pain from decay can cause a person to be unable to eat. This lack of nutrition ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clubs Calendar April 1-7
By Medicine Hat News on April 1st, 2019
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!By the Way: Why are people choosing to live without religion?
By Medicine Hat News on March 30th, 2019
Religion has been with us for most of our human journey. We humans have searched for faith since long before we could read or write. Our souls have always sensed powers greater than ourselves and mysteries deeper than we could explain. Our human imagination has created rituals to mark our accomplishments and our sorrows. Our ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Praxis: Pendulum swing
By Medicine Hat News on March 30th, 2019
We’ve been pretty lucky this week as the weather has been absolutely beautiful! I see children outside playing, people going for walks, I think even my dog has a spring in his step these days. Well, this week I have been thinking and if you know me at all, you know I’m always thinking about ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Build your strength to prevent falls
By Medicine Hat News on March 29th, 2019
As we all know, aging is an inevitable part of life and often times as we age we can be susceptible to various health effects. One of these health effects is the incidences of falls in older adults. Falls are the leading cause of injuries among seniors, as a matter of fact: one of three ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Who is in your wonderland?
By Medicine Hat News on March 29th, 2019
Most people have been fascinated by the work of Walt Disney who repeatedly turned the impossible into possible over the years. He not only developed Disneyland and Disney World which are clean playgrounds for families but also created many fictional characters in the movies that he produced. One of my favourites is “Alice in Wonderland.” ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Downsizing
By Medicine Hat News on March 22nd, 2019
My friend is moving from her house into a retirement condo this month. The square footage is approximately one-third of the size. The house, of course, is full because she has had 20 years to accumulate! I thought I would share some of the ways that we are preparing: 1. Consulting – Talking with real ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What’s Up Doc?: Osteoporosis and prevention of fractures in the elderly
By Medicine Hat News on March 19th, 2019
Recently, I came across a good article on osteoporosis and prevention of fractures in the elderly written by Dr. Erika Dempsey, clinical assistant professor with the University of Calgary (MD Scope, March 7, 2019). Osteoporosis is a condition in which there is loss of calcium and a gradual softening of the bones that make them ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Clubs Calendar March 18-24
By Medicine Hat News on March 18th, 2019
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: Three main steps to extra-provincial registration of your company
By Medicine Hat News on March 16th, 2019
I recently re-watched the movie “Smokey and the Bandit.” The first time I saw it, I was impressed with the chase scenes and of course the Trans Am. What impressed me the second time watching was the premise of the movie: Coors Beer was unable to be sold east of Oklahoma, which was why the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Praxis: Let’s get gardening
By Medicine Hat News on March 16th, 2019
I don’t know about the rest of you, but this turn in the weather has me anxious to get outside and start my gardening. Although it’s nice right now, we are bound to drop again in temperatures so it is best we do not start growing anything outside, just yet. Instead, I came up with ... Read More »
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