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Science Smarts: A lesson in precious soil
By Patty Rooks on July 16th, 2022
Although we had a bit of rain this summer, it is still extremely dry out there… I am no expert, but I would say we are still experiencing drought like conditions in southeastern Alberta. This is not anything new in Alberta. In fact, in the 1930s there was a terrible drought in all of Canada. ... Read More »
1 responseInsurance Understood: Insurance pizza
By Steve Meldrum on July 16th, 2022
My kids love ordering in pizza. I love it too because everyone ends up happy and there are minimal dishes. They all have different preferences for toppings but all the pizzas have a common base of dough, sauce and cheese. However, those ingredients flavour can really vary between restaurants. One child likes pizza with just ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Soaking up summer!
By Linda Hancock on July 16th, 2022
Today I was thinking about summer days as a child. My sister and I were as brown as berries from spending time in the sun. Some of the lifeguards at the lake where we took swimming lessons would slick up their bodies with baby oil to speed the process of tanning and then show off ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eye on the Esplanade: Fascinating stories uncovered in the Archives
By Jennifer Utrera Barrientos on July 15th, 2022
While many are aware of February being Black History Month, we also have a very important day on August 1st: Emancipation Day. On this date, Britain’s Parliament passed the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833, which came into effect across the entire British Empire, including Canada, and laid the pathway to freedom for Black Canadians. In ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: Online grocery shopping a cause for concern
By Dr. Gifford-Jones and Diana Gifford-Jones on July 15th, 2022
Food products in stores are changing. Shoppers easily find more processed, attractively packaged, and conveniently prepared meals. With online shopping, the way these products are now selected and put in the cart has changed too. For that, consumers may be paying more than just the price of inflation. Online food shopping has become the norm ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Prepping
By Linda Hancock on July 9th, 2022
It doesn’t matter where you turn, people are talking about global conflicts, supply chain problems, super inflation and devaluing of assets such as dollars, crypto currencies and the stock market. A few months ago, I never dreamed that we would be seeing scores of bloggers talk about the need for “prepping”. I’m from an age ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By The Way: An invitation to pay attention
By Jeff Decelle on July 9th, 2022
How’s your attention span? I sit and read a book, but stop after a few paragraphs and mindlessly reach for my phone (hoping against hope that something new is happening). I try to concentrate on the person speaking in my online meeting, but that little red circle pops-up like a beacon compelling me to look ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: A little something delicious
By Patty Rooks on July 9th, 2022
I kind of have soil on my mind this month. Perhaps it is all of the yard work I am doing! This week, I was digging a hole and WOW I could not believe what I saw. There were a number of layers in the soil. Hmmm… why is this? We had better investigate this ... Read More »
1 responseCommon Sense Health: No guff – swearing eases pain
By Dr. Gifford-Jones and Diana Gifford-Jones on July 8th, 2022
A taboo forbids a practice that is deemed unacceptable. Swearing, especially in polite company, is an example. But here’s good news for the foul-mouthed. Swearing can have surprising benefits – including a remarkable effect in reducing pain! Dr. Emma Byrne knows a lot about letting the filth fly. She published “Swearing is Good for You”, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What’s Up Doc?: Can we prevent heart disease and cancer by taking vitamins and minerals?
By Dr. Noorali Bharwani on July 6th, 2022
On June 21 2022, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force released updated evidence report and systemic review of vitamin and mineral supplements use for the primary prevention of heart disease and cancer. Cardiovascular disease and cancer are the two leading causes of death and combined account for approximately half of all deaths in Canada and U.S. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Mental Health Matters: Practising self-care in the summer
By Shelby MacPhail on July 2nd, 2022
Summer has finally arrived! We have longer days, warmer weather and, hopefully, vacation time. Despite the enjoyment that summer brings, it is important to stay mindful of the impact these changes can have on our mental health. Here are a few things you can do to practice self-care this summer! Stay hydrated There has been ... Read More »
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