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Common Sense health: Starving the gut feeds the brain
By Dr. Gifford-Jones and Diana Gifford-Jones on August 18th, 2023
If our bodies could speak to our brains, many would hear this: “Dear brain, please know the difference between being hungry and bored. Sincerely, I’m getting fat!” Who doesn’t turn to food when the doldrums set in? The smart brains would offer their hosts three pieces of advice. One, eat nutritional food. Two, limit portion ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Form a healthy relationship with food
By JULIA ROWLAND on August 17th, 2023
A healthy relationship with food is a perspective on eating that includes physical, emotional, mental, social and spiritual health around eating. Indicators of a healthy relationship with food include eating foods that fit a person’s spiritual or cultural need, eating foods without guilt or shame, eating with others and choosing foods that provide the energy ... Read More »
1 responseBy the Way: Do not be a coward
By ROLAND WEISBROT on August 12th, 2023
One of the problems with our human race is our tendency to take the easy way out. When we have an issue with someone it is far easier for us to avoid them and not confront them about it. Worse yet, instead of confronting the person who we have an issue with, many of us ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Corrosion
By PATTY ROOKS on August 12th, 2023
I find that in the summer, I am catching up on projects and fixing things that I may nave “neglected” over the winter. We have a trailer, that whenever I walk by it, I think I need to deal with the corrosion or rust spots on it. Of course, this led me into a whole ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Friends or acquaintances
By DR. LINDA HANCOCK on August 12th, 2023
A friend is a person who you know, like and trust. Unfortunately, I frequently hear people state that they don’t have many friends and, as a result, are very lonely. Here are some ideas about relationships to ponder: 1. Be your own best friend – I love to travel and spend time alone. This is ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eye on the Esplanade: The importance of oral history
By GARETH EVANS on August 10th, 2023
As a history student entering the final year of my undergrad, the analysis of historical sources is something that occupies me daily. The popular conception of history is usually limited to the study of dusty, decaying books and yellowed manuscripts. This was a view that I held for an embarrassingly long time. However, it’s much ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Family reunions
By Linda Hancock on August 5th, 2023
Last evening, I flew home from a family reunion that was held in Regina, Saskatchewan. Participants arrived from Hawaii, California, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Ontario, and New Brunswick. It was interesting to meet with relatives, many of whom I hadn’t seen for more than a decade. While in the city I also enjoyed a luncheon with ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: ‘For everything, there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven’
By Jeff Lackie on August 5th, 2023
Once upon a cynical time, I operated under the assumption that ‘life was hard, and then you died.’ It was a widely held assumption among people I worked with, and it became the simplest way to make sense of what I (and others) imagined was a senseless world. The world hasn’t changed – but I ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: STEM challenge
By Patty Rooks on August 5th, 2023
I have someone in my house who likes to play tricks and challenge me this summer! Of course, I accept! BUT my challenge has to do with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) of course! This week, I was doing some reading and I came up a rather intriguing one that involves math… Let’s get started! ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Screaming balloons
By PATTY ROOKS on July 29th, 2023
What a wonderful (yet busy) week it has been. I have enjoyed seeing all of the stores decorated for Stampede, the pancake breakfasts, the amazing parade and being part of the Methanex Kiddies Days in Pioneer Village once again really topped off the week for me. In case you were not able to make it ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Communication land mines
By DR. LINDA HANCOCK on July 29th, 2023
When people retire or start medical leave it is often very difficult. This is not just because they can easily slide into a life without routine but also because they might not have an understanding of how their communication style is lacking. You see, when you are in an organization, you have a policy and ... Read More »
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