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Common Sense Health: Do you have an inflammatory lifestyle?
By Dr. Gifford-Jones and Diana Gifford-Jones on February 11th, 2022
Chronic inflammation is unlike what happens with a cut or an invading germ when the immune system mounts a fight and then stands down. In such cases, inflammation is part of the healing response. But when lifestyle issues have the immune system active all the time, there may be no symptoms, but plenty of costs. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eye on the Esplanade: Come down to TREX Space for local art exhibition
By Karen Ginther on February 11th, 2022
I have been volunteering weekly with the Esplanade since this past October 2021, specifically at its offsite public gallery, TREX Space located on Third Street in downtown Medicine Hat. One of the projects I have been working on is creating a database with a list of all the Alberta artists whose work has been featured ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Heritage in the Hat: Raising the roof
By Sally Sehn on February 9th, 2022
Many historic commercial buildings in the downtown core have been modernized over the years. Some to such extent that they now bear little resemblance to the original historic structure. One of the most dramatically altered structures is the Granada Block located at 517 Third St. SE. In 1912, at the height of the Edwardian building ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Miywasin Moment: Listening key to community connection for Dowler
By JoLynn Parenteau on February 9th, 2022
“When someone is speaking to you, they are sharing a piece of their life with you. Listen.” — Blackfoot Elder Charlie Fox, Kainai Nation Tiersa Dowler is a professionally good listener. As Medicine Hat Public Library’s social worker, she hears community members’ concerns in all genres, be it romance, true crime, or autobiography. “Libraries are ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: A secret message for your Valentine
By PATTY ROOKS on February 5th, 2022
Can you believe it is February already? I thought January just started! I seem to be losing track of time these days… well, there is one holiday I do not want to miss this month – Valentine’s Day! You do not have to be a romantic in order to enjoy this day with friends and ... Read More »
1 responseCommon Sense Health: A wave of heart disease among health-care workers?
By DR. GIFFORD-JONES & DIANA GIFFORD-JONES on February 4th, 2022
There has always been a lot of heart in the practice of medicine – literally and figuratively. Typically, the focus is on the beating heart of the patient. But has the pandemic, unlike any challenge to the medical profession before, impacted the hearts of front-line health-care workers themselves? Medicine is “a calling in which your ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!New oral COVID antiviral treatment a step in the right direction
By DR. NOORALI BHARWANI on February 1st, 2022
Scientists around the world are working hard to get one step ahead of the various COVID-19 viruses. Is victory in sight? We have the highly infectious Omicron coronavirus variant causing less severe disease than the Delta strain but it remains a dangerous virus, particularly for those who are unvaccinated. The Omicron variant is the dominant ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Parks and Recreation: A love story
By KEZIAH LESKO-GOSSELIN on February 1st, 2022
As Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, some of you may be brainstorming ideas for the perfect date night, feeling compelled to reconnect with a loved one, or interested in meeting someone new. If you’re looking for a rewarding relationship to invest in this year, look no further than one of Medicine Hat’s parks! ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Facing scarcity
By DR. LINDA HANCOCK on January 29th, 2022
We are living in very strange times! Over the past few weeks, we have been hearing about and experiencing supply chain issues. Waiting for delivery of items that in past days would be stocked or only a few days’ wait has affected most aspects of the economy. Empty shelves are being reported all across the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Collector’s Corner: Inheriting a stamp collection
By DENNIS VICKERY on January 29th, 2022
The inevitable has happened – a loved one has passed on and left a stamp collection. What do you do with it? I have had quite a number of people pose this question to me over the last several years. There is no real easy answer. I generally suggest a variety of options. The first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Snack time science
By PATTY ROOKS on January 29th, 2022
I am going to reveal a secret – but just for the sake of science. My favorite snack is popcorn… In my opinion there is no such thing as a bad kind of popcorn. I am pretty sure I have tried them all! Seriously speaking though, popcorn is a great snack, but have you ever ... Read More »
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