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All Psyched Up: Healthy boundaries
By DR. LINDA HANCOCK on March 18th, 2022
Many years ago, Kenny Rogers made famous a song called The Gambler. Its wise lyrics offer good advice for all of us when it comes to relationships. “You got to know when to hold ’em. Kenow when to fold ’em. Know when to walk away. Know when to run.” Often, we find ourselves in toxic ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Stretchy water
By PATTY ROOKS on March 18th, 2022
Water, what an amazing substance. Yes, I know I have said this before, but is so much fun (not to mention inexpensive and often messy) to investigate the properties of water. Did you know water has the ability to stretch itself out and not break? How can that be…well, we better investigate further. Let’s get ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: Building up bones for a lifetime
By DR. GIFFORD-JONES & DIANA GIFFORD-JONES on March 18th, 2022
What’s one of the worst errors young people make early in life? It’s the failure to practice preventive medicine. So, let’s have a talk with young people about how to protect their bones for a lifetime. We know kids of all ages break bones playing sports. It’s annoying when this happens, leaving them sidelined from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!By the Way: ‘Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it’
By REV. OZ LORENTZEN on March 18th, 2022
I suppose I am getting old enough now that there is some meaning to the old saying: “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” What with pandemics and aggressive and acquisitive behaviour by nations, it seems to me we would have all been better able to weather the demands and challenges ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Miywasin Moment: Communities unite for healing and reconciliation conference
By JOLYNN PARENTEAU on March 16th, 2022
“Our stories and experiences become part of our bundle that we carry with us on our journey for life.” — Lori Calkins, Indigenous Birth of Alberta What is the ‘truth’ in Truth and Reconciliation? Whitney Ogle, Winyan Waste (‘Good Woman’ in Lakota) addressed a virtual audience last week about the need for shared truth as ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What’ Up Doc?: Treatment can control symptoms of myasthenia gravis
By DR. NOORALI BHARWANI on March 15th, 2022
Recently, I was talking to a lady who told me she has been diagnosed with myasthenia gravis. Myasthenia gravis is a chronic autoimmune disorder that can affect people of any age. It is more common in women younger than 40 and in men older than 60. It can occur at any age but is most ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Static electricity
By PATTY ROOKS on March 12th, 2022
I do not know about your house, but it is SO dry around mine. The other day as I was getting dressed, my clothes were sticking to me like a magnet and sparking like lightning! Not to mention what it does to my hair – without even trying it sticks straight in the air. Of ... Read More »
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By DR. LINDA HANCOCK on March 12th, 2022
This week I have been thinking about what it means to be in the Lifestyle section of the newspaper. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary lifestyle means: “the typical way of life of an individual, group, or culture.” Now that made me think about the word “typical.” You see no matter where you go, there are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eye on the Esplanade: A ‘great big super fun’ Art Day!
By JULIE DOWNEY HOGLUND on March 10th, 2022
I am ridiculously enthusiastic about my job as a children’s art instructor at the Esplanade, and after a full week of February Break Art Days programming, I can’t stop smiling. One recent participant described her Art Days experience as “a great big, super fun day” and I couldn’t agree more! These full-day educational experiences for ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: Music for the mind
By DR. GIFFORD-JONES & DIANA GIFFORD-JONES on March 10th, 2022
Music may be the world’s greatest medicine. From infants to centenarians, people love music and the way it makes them feel. In tribute to its universal qualities, Hans Christian Andersen said, “Where words fail, music speaks.” Even without lyrics, songs certainly convey feelings. Among healthy people, researchers have shown that across cultural divides, people can ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Miywasin Moment: Native American museum displays a wealth of historical discovery
By JoLynn Parenteau on March 9th, 2022
Miywasin Moment is pleased to present Part 1 in a series of Native American history gleaned from reflections on the columnist’s travels. “We survived all these years, and we intend to survive the rest of time.” – Tony Reyna, Taos tribe In the heart of Phoenix, Arizona stands the historic Heard Museum. Founded in 1929, ... Read More »
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