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Common Sense Health: Heart disease prevention begins with children and good parenting
By Dr. Gifford-Jones and Diana Gifford-Jones on December 15th, 2023
Heart disease is called the “silent killer.” Why? Because the first symptom can be a fatal attack. Most people lead their lives unaware of the ticking time bomb within, neglecting lifestyle changes that could radically reduce the risk. The fact is, preventing heart disease needs to be a lifelong practice, starting in childhood. Pediatric cardiologists ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Dealing with dry conditions in your garden
By Genevieve Mathieu on December 15th, 2023
The fall and winter seasons in the prairies can bring some troublesome challenges to the winter garden. Temperature fluctuations, low humidity, drying winds, and a lack of snow cover (which acts as both a layer of insulation and a source of water) can negatively affect plant health and survival. It’s time to talk about supplemental ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eye on the Esplanade: The business of entertaining our community
By Aaron Nelson on December 14th, 2023
Our community loves to enjoy live entertainment and we are fortunate to operate two amazing events facilities: Co-op Place and the Esplanade. Both venues can accommodate a range of entertainment experiences, from Monster Trucks to concerts, and Globetrotters to ballet. Compared to other communities of our size, we host more entertainment experiences across multiple genres. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Dealing with addictions
By Linda Hancock on December 9th, 2023
I was recently asked if I would do an exclusive interview for a group called “Soulful Recovery” this week. The timing, I believe, is very appropriate as often the Christmas season leads individuals into dens of over-indulgence. Food, alcohol, social anxiety and late nights can develop into problems affecting relationships, personal health and the legal ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Fun with household ‘chemicals’
By Patty Rooks on December 9th, 2023
All I can say is it is “beginning to look a lot like Christmas” around here! It is wonderful to see so many people in the Holiday spirit. Trees in front yards are decorated with twinkling lights, giant snowman inflatables to dancing reindeer are everywhere – I absolutely love it! As I think of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: Why some people die early and others live on
By Dr. Gifford-Jones and Diana Gifford-Jones on December 8th, 2023
What’s the most depressing part of a newspaper? It’s the obituary section where you see many people dying too early in life. What causes these untimely deaths? A Gifford-Jones Law states that one bad health problem inevitably leads to another and another, causing people to die early. One of the cardinal sins is not having ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Miywasin Moment: A potter’s gift
By JoLynn Parenteau on December 6th, 2023
“I thank the sage and my Inner Self, and with this new element of prayer added to my recipe of self-healing, I continue the journey, but now much stronger.” – author Silver Wolf Walks Alone, from Sacred Sage: How It Heals A recent City of Medicine Hat Arts, Heritage, & Culture Program microgrant is opening ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Magic? It’s just science
By Patty Rooks on December 2nd, 2023
I had an age old discussion with someone this week about magic. Magic is really science in my opinion. Many of the “tricks” and “illusions” magicians perform can often be explained through math and science. A number of years ago, we had a summer camp that was all about “Magic Science” – I hope one ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Plan amazing
By Linda Hancock on December 2nd, 2023
Is it just me or are the months passing faster and faster with every year? It seems like I just took the decorations down and now it is time to put them back up. Many people find that the Christmas season arrives and leaves while they are in a state of overwhelm. They don’t even ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Stampede Roundup: Olde Tyme Christmas Fair to spread joy – and support – to broader community this year
By Ryan McCracken on December 1st, 2023
The Medicine Hat Exhibition & Stampede is aiming to brighten up the Holiday Season in a new way at Thursday’s Connect First Credit Union Olde Tyme Christmas Fair and Market. While the Stampede’s annual yuletide festival in Co-op Pioneer Village has ended with a fireworks display in previous years, Thursday’s event will forego the pyrotechnics ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: Alternative medicine makes a good gift
By Dr. Gifford-Jones and Diana Gifford-Jones on December 1st, 2023
What’s the gift we’d like to have in stock for our readers this holiday season? It would be a healthy dose of common sense, and a reminder that not every health problem needs a medical solution. Unfortunately, few people open their minds when confronted with a swollen joint, an injury to the skin, back pain, ... Read More »
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