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By the Way: Best work of religion uses story-telling and rituals to help build relationships
By Medicine Hat News on January 13th, 2018
Organized religion has been part of the story of human societies from our earliest beginnings. Organized religion undergirded laws and moral codes and social well-being. Then came the rise of secularism. The turn toward secular society has had a big impact on both private and public life. Less and less do we rely on religion ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: If it sounds fishy then it probably is
By Medicine Hat News on January 12th, 2018
It was early in the morning and I had just woken up when my home phone rang. The gentleman on the other end called me by name and asked if I had made a transaction for $300 on my credit card at 4 a.m. that morning. He named the credit card that I use for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: How to spot bad dietary advice
By Medicine Hat News on January 12th, 2018
Happy New Year’s resolutions! It’s that time of year again when we all make promises to ourselves to improve some part of our lives. Data in 2008 found that 62.1 per cent of Canadian adults were overweight or obese so it is not surprising that weight loss is one of the most common resolutions each ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ukrainian Christmas traditions honoured at Hat home
By Medicine Hat News on January 11th, 2018
Medicine Hat News This Saturday is the Orthodox Christian New Year, but last Saturday the Cherwonogrodzky family of Medicine Hat celebrated Ukrainian Christmas. Relatives and friends came to partake in the special day. Outside were the usual Christmas lights and ornaments, but at the top of the stairs was an axe to ward off evil, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What’s Up Doc?: Understanding factors that determine our health
By Medicine Hat News on January 9th, 2018
“The perception that health comes from the health care system is widespread. Yet the health-care system accounts only for a small — albeit important — part of the overall health of the population, mainly through treatment. It’s really an illness care system,” says Dr. Trevor Hancock in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ December 18, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: New day, new joy
By Medicine Hat News on January 6th, 2018
It has been said that each year provides us with 12 blank chapters and 365 new opportunities to add or change our life story. As I write this, it is the start of a new year, 2018, and for many, the start of a new day where we can press the ‘reset button’ and start ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medalta Musings: Over the years, work at Medalta has changed
By Medicine Hat News on January 6th, 2018
Medalta has always been about work, about hard work. Back in the 1920s, work looked like a teenaged Bill Wyatt unloading boxcars of clay after a full day of work for a couple of bucks per car, building up strength so he could play baseball for teams throughout the region (he was that good). Or ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Insurance Understood: Good vs. evil
By Medicine Hat News on January 6th, 2018
As a child I loved the TV show called Inspector Gadget. The main character was a detective who would always intercept the evil plans of the villain, Dr. Claw. (Side note: I am literally smiling as I type this.) Anyway, Inspector Gadget always figured out a way to solve cases and come out on top. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Praxis: Science fair season is here
By Medicine Hat News on January 6th, 2018
Oh my, I can hardly believe that the holiday break is quickly coming to an end. Where did the time go? Well, I know some of you out there have a science fair project due after the break; perhaps you have been busy and did not have a chance. I completely understand. Are you having ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!A new year
By Medicine Hat News on January 5th, 2018
I had a lot of company over the Christmas holidays. Some were here just to open gifts. Some came to share a meal and others were here for a few days. People were coming and going while I was the one constant in the celebrations. Because I live alone, the whole experience was very different ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Boost your activity level in 2018
By Medicine Hat News on January 5th, 2018
With 2017 in the past, it is time to look forward to new beginnings and new resolutions as we step into 2018. A particularly common New Year’s resolution is increasing one’s physical activity. According to the World Health Organization, inadequate physical activity is the primary risk factor around the world for death. I know for ... Read More »
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