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All Psyched Up: In and Out
By Linda Hancock on June 22nd, 2024
Many years ago, when I was an employee at Alberta Mental Health, I attended a seminar by speaker David Irvine. His background as a therapist and great insight challenged registrants to think about our lives from a unique perspective. David showed a slide of the Dead Sea and then one of the Jordan River. What ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Bon appétit
By Patty Rooks on June 22nd, 2024
I can hardly believe we are approaching the end of the school year already! Where does the time go these days? I do not know about you, but as the school year draws to an end, I find myself a bit more tired on the weekend and perhaps sleep in a little bi. The fun ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: Surgical Rule No. 1: If it’s not broke, don’t fix it
By Dr. Gifford-Jones and Diana Gifford-Jones on June 21st, 2024
The most important lesson is often taught in the first class. This was the case at Harvard Medical School where a professor of surgery gave sound advice to students aspiring to hold the scalpel. He told them, “If it’s not broke, don’t fix it.” Another professor echoed this advice when he said, “There is no ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Include ‘superfoods’ in a balanced diet
By Julia Rowland on June 21st, 2024
The term ‘superfood’ is used to describe a food that is claimed to have health benefits because of its high nutrient density. Some foods labeled as superfoods are blueberries, acai berries, dark green leafy vegetables, green tea, legumes, garlic, turmeric, pomegranate seeds and others. Nutrition experts, generally, do not agree with idea of a ‘superfood’ ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Municipal Matters: A leap of faith – From Ghana to Medicine Hat
By Andrea Webb on June 21st, 2024
Municipal Matters is a regular column by the City of Medicine Hat. Here you will find a rotating list of authors sharing about a variety of City Initiatives, municipal services, staff profiles, education, and more! On a rainy Saturday in May, a new resident arrived in our city, exiting a plane from our local Airport ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Growing strong
By Linda Hancock on June 15th, 2024
Just because I have four university degrees, people tend to think that I am smart and can do anything. Not true! I live in a community at the south end of Calgary called Westman Village. It is the only adult resort in Alberta and offers pretty much anything a person would ever need or want ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: An experiment in honour of dad
By Patty Rooks on June 15th, 2024
There is a big day fast approaching this weekend – Father’s Day of course. In celebration of all the fathers out there, I thought I would share one of my favourite experiments. Allow those young scientists at home to surprise you with this activity – you can ask them, is it science or is it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: Why C is the forever vitamin
By Dr. Gifford-Jones and Diana Gifford-Jones on June 14th, 2024
There’s an irony about the advertising woman who, in 1948, penned “A Diamond is Forever” to signify the enduring love of two people. Her name was Frances Gerety and she spent the bulk of her life alone. Diamonds do sparkle, but there’s a better “forever” companion. Longtime readers will know I’ll choose vitamin C over ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Fluoride myths busted
By Kaleigh Southwell on June 14th, 2024
There are many myths regarding fluoride consumption, particularly in terms of fluoridated water and toothpaste usage. Unfortunately, increased internet and social media use has allowed a lot of misinformation to circle on this topic – misinformation that is negative, disconcerting and not based on scientific evidence. This is why it is extremely important for people ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eye on the Esplanade: Traditional records
By Philip Pype on June 13th, 2024
“We come from storytellers, we love to tell stories, it is in our blood.” Fred Sasakamoose, author and first Treaty Indigenous player in the NHL. Archives tell stories through the records preserved within our collections. We share them with visitors in the reading room, or with the public through social and traditional media, and our ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Let’s Chat: Positive Culture Curator… what exactly is that?
By Linda Tooth on June 12th, 2024
Hello readers. I recently began a full-time position as a Positive Culture Curator at Sanare Centre in Medicine Hat. Are you asking yourself, what is a Positive Culture Curator, and what is Sanare Centre? Let me explain. New within the human resources world is the role of a positive culture curator. This person is responsible ... Read More »
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