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Common Sense Health: The right Omega-3 reduces the risk of heart disease
By Dr. Gifford-Jones and Diana Gifford-Jones on October 28th, 2022
How many readers still neglect to reduce their risk of heart attack? Can’t cut the sugar and salt? Still addicted to tobacco? Must have those harmful fatty foods, and moderate exercise is just too tough? This column has been like a broken record repeating the same song for years. “If you keep going to hell, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Building external assets in youth
By Taniel Zanidean on October 28th, 2022
Ever wonder what contributes to a young person growing up healthy, caring and responsible? Since 1990, the Search Institute’s Developmental Assets framework has become one of the foundational frameworks in positive youth development. The framework identifies building blocks for healthy development – 40 positive supports and strengths that young people need to succeed. Half the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Miywasin Moment: We are students
By JoLynn Parenteau on October 26th, 2022
Winter has arrived early at Eagles Nest Ranch, but a crackling hearth fire and music, dance and conversation full of laughter kept campers warm this past weekend. Guests from B.C. to Nova Scotia were gathered at the rustic lodge for the third Miiyaashin Michif Language and Culture Camp. Michif is the language of the Métis ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What’s Up Doc?: Justin Bieber and Ramsay Hunt syndrome
By Dr. Noorali Bharwani on October 25th, 2022
Canadian singer, Justin Bieber, recently announced he has taken time off from his tour to recover from Ramsay Hunt syndrome. We hope his recovery is quick and complete. What is Ramsay Hunt syndrome? Ramsay Hunt syndrome was first described in 1907 by James Ramsay Hunt in a patient who had ear pain associated with skin ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Floating through the Florida Keys along the Overseas Highway
By Steve MacNaull on October 22nd, 2022
Editor’s note: The Florida Keys were largely unscathed by Hurricane Ian in September. The Overseas Highway and all tourism operations are open and welcoming visitors. It’s as if we’re weightless. As we glide along the Overseas Highway in a rented cherry-red Mustang convertible the rest of the world melts away and we are truly living ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Autumn science while we still can!
By Patty Rooks on October 22nd, 2022
Although we officially said farewell to summer as the autumnal equinox ushered in the first day of fall (back in September), it has not really felt like fall is here…Well, I hear that after a week of record-breaking temperatures and summer like days, it is truly going to feel like autumn out there this coming ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Can’t sleep?
By Linda Hancock on October 22nd, 2022
One of the most difficult challenges in life is when you just can’t sleep. Over the years I have had so many people who feel lethargic and have difficulties thinking because they are just too tired. Their fatigue also causes safety issues as they are not able to focus on tasks such as running equipment ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: Loneliness among men
By Dr. Gifford-Jones and Diana Gifford-Jones on October 21st, 2022
Loneliness is worse for health than obesity – as bad as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. It can increase the risk of death by 26 percent and of cognitive decline on the way. But a recent story on the Good News Network offered a heart-warming take on loneliness among older men. At 67 years of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Falls Prevention Month
By Chloe Trautman on October 21st, 2022
November is Falls Prevention Month, a month dedicated to raising awareness about falls in seniors and empowering older Albertans to stay independent and prevent falls. The number of falls among Canadian seniors are the leading cause of injury-related hospitalizations. Older adults make up 11 per cent of the Canadian population but account for 35 per ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eye on the Esplanade: Thinking outside the building box
By Tobie Laliberté on October 21st, 2022
Thinking outside the box is a given in the marketing field. We’re often trying to find new, creative ways to reach an audience with what we are offering. Marketing starts with the product or service itself, and in arts and heritage, we are constantly pushing the limits to create discussion, stimulate the senses or ignite ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Miywasin Moment: Grant boosts local Indigenous family programming
By JoLynn Parenteau on October 19th, 2022
A knock at Miywasin Friendship Centre’s kitchen on Friday literally opened the door to opportunity. Canada Post team members Theresa Price, Murray Price and Melanie Beresnak surprised Miywasin staff with an oversized cheque presentation for a grant of $12,000 from the Canada Post Community Foundation, benefitting programming for Medicine Hat’s urban Indigenous families. The Canada ... Read More »
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