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Common Sense Health: The seedy story beneath healthy cranberries
By Dr. Gifford-Jones and Diana Gifford-Jones on September 2nd, 2022
Cranberries are a superfood. They are known to fight urinary tract infections. They have anti-inflammatory properties. Cranberries promote heart health. Researchers are even exploring a potential role in reducing cancer risk. But a myopic view that sees only the nutritional value of cranberries misses the larger not-so-pretty picture. It’s a cruel irony that so healthy ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What’s Up Doc?: Physician burnout is alarmingly high
By DR. NOORALI BHARWANI on August 30th, 2022
Earlier this year, Canadian Medical Association President Dr. Katharine Smart appeared before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Health to welcome a study on Canada’s health workforce. In her remarks, she explained physician burnout is at an all-time high and the health workforce is in the midst of a crisis. Many concerned people have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Campfire science
By PATTY ROOKS on August 26th, 2022
The last weekend before school starts is here…I do not know about you, but I am not allowed to say the “s” word quite yet in my household. Where did summer go? To be completely honest, this summer is what I needed. I had a wonderful summer, I feel rejuvenated and ready to get back ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Collector’s Corner: Quarters through the years
By RON SCHMDIT on August 26th, 2022
Before I talk about coins I want to tell you about our Fall Coin and Stamp Show on Sept. 24 at the Cypress Centre – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Buy, sell or trade. You don’t want to miss this! In the last article we talked about the dime. In this article I would like ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health:The seedy story beneath healthy cranberries
By DR. GIFFORD-JONES & DIANA GIFFORD-JONES on August 26th, 2022
Cranberries are a superfood. They are known to fight urinary tract infections. They have anti-inflammatory properties. Cranberries promote heart health. Researchers are even exploring a potential role in reducing cancer risk. But a myopic view that sees only the nutritional value of cranberries misses the larger, not-so-pretty picture. It’s a cruel irony that so healthy ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: The importance of being active
By DR. LINDA HANCOCK on August 26th, 2022
This week I was thinking about the importance of being active. For my birthday, last August I purchased a new car. There are only 1,000 kilometres on it because I seldom leave my home environment as all my needs are met in the area. Despite this, I was told by the car dealer that the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eye on the Esplanade: Let’s get together again
By KRISTA WILDE on August 26th, 2022
Hello Medicine Hat! With fall just around the corner, events and shows are about to start back up and I’m here to help get you excited about coming together once again. Over the past 17 years, the Esplanade has offered a place for our community to come together and connect. It is a place where ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: The body-mind connection
By DR. LINDA HANCOCK on August 20th, 2022
This past week I had a colonoscopy – definitely not my favorite thing to do. I really have a hard time drinking the required liters of foul-tasting liquid that cleanse the intestine so the surgeon can see what is really going on. Even though I have had this body for 70 years I really didn’t ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Cool science
By PATTY ROOKS on August 20th, 2022
I do not know about you, but I am in desperate need to find some way to cool off on these HOT summer days! Of course, I turned to science to help me out. This experiment is a great way to cool off for a little bit as the hot summer sun continues its presence ... Read More »
1 responseBy the Way: What does it take to be a disciple these days?
By REV. KRISTY REIMERS-LOADER on August 20th, 2022
By the way, what does it take to be a disciple these days? When those of us in Churchland are trying to figure out how to attract more people to join us in the pews on Sunday morning, what do we have to offer them? How will they know we’re the real deal? Jesus tells ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: Ignoring hazards leaves little hope for longevity
By DR. GIFFORD-JONES & DIANA GIFFORD-JONES on August 19th, 2022
What is the greatest hazard to your longevity? Ask around and you will get a variety of answers: heart disease, cancer, genetics, or humankind’s own folly with warfare and planetary destruction. But it has become taboo to mention obesity. Yet, for decades, this column has stressed that obesity is the greatest health hazard of them ... Read More »
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