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All Psyched Up: Choose health

By Dr. Linda Hancock on May 1st, 2021

Think about driving down the highway. You are going the speed limit but all of a sudden, unexpectedly there is a red light right ahead of you. You hit the brakes and think “Wow. I didn’t know I was going so fast.” Life can be like that. In fact, we have allowed society to ingrain ... Read More »

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Eye on the Esplanade: Arts and Heritage is still available – celebrate!

By medicinehatnews on April 30th, 2021

As I was lining up to receive the vaccine last Friday, I realized we all deserve the biggest kudos for our resiliency and adaptation over the past year. It is obviously all relative to the experiences in our own world; some have it worse, some have it better … However, no matter how good or ... Read More »

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Common Sense Health: Bridging generations online for health

By Dr. Gifford-Jones and Diana Gifford-Jones on April 30th, 2021

Everywhere, people are fed up with enforced isolation. While adhering to stay-at-home orders at the urging of public health officials and in empathy with frontline health care workers, the restrictions are taking a toll on the physical and mental wellbeing of all. While senior citizens can be especially impacted, it is less commonly acknowledged that ... Read More »

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COVID-19 and increased used of cannabis

By Dr. Noorali Bharwani on April 27th, 2021

Cannabis is a psychoactive drug used for recreational and medical purposes. It is a product of the cannabis sativa plant that is used for its psychoactive and therapeutic effects. The cannabis sativa plant is native to tropical and temperate climates, but is cultivated around the world. On the streets, cannabis has many names and comes ... Read More »

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Science Smarts: How do puddles disappear?

By Patty Rooks on April 24th, 2021

I do believe that spring is finally arriving! This week we’ve had a bit of nice weather followed by a little rain and snow (which I am welcoming with open arms!). Despite it being so terribly dry recently, I do have a few puddles in my yard. I don’t care how old you are, who ... Read More »

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All Psyched Up: Faith versus hope

By Dr. Linda Hancock on April 24th, 2021

I am often surprised by the way people confuse the words faith and hope. They don’t understand that although there is a little overlap in their meanings, they are actually very different in their application and the results that they garner. Let’s examine these two commonly used words. Hope is a wish or desire. Think ... Read More »

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Common Sense Health: Gender makes a difference in heart disease

By Dr. Gifford-Jones and Diana Gifford-Jones on April 23rd, 2021

While the current pandemic holds a firm grip on everyone’s attention, another killer may be getting a stronger foothold on us – and chances are, women will continue to pay a higher price. Coronary heart disease is already a leading disease for women and men. Common sense suggests the situation is getting worse. The sedentary ... Read More »

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Kidney Foundation steps up to help Albertans

By STAN ASHBEE on April 21st, 2021

This past year, the Kidney Foundation’s southern Alberta branch stepped up to help southern Albertan’s living with kidney disease. With the COVID-19 pandemic ongoing throughout 2020 and now into 2021, the kidney and transplant community have been faced with uncertainty and fear. Many immunosuppressed or compromised patients were afraid to leave their homes. As clinics ... Read More »

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Heritage in the Hat: The Clinker Church, St. Ambrose of Redcliff

By Malcolm Sissons on April 19th, 2021

In 1907, the village of Redcliff was established and grew quickly. Between 1907 and 1912, one glass and three brick manufacturing companies, an iron works and a truck manufacturing plant located in the “Smokeless Manufacturing Centre of Canada.” By 1912, Redcliff, population 3,000, was incorporated as a town. Pressure grew for an Anglican church from ... Read More »

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Science Smarts: Earth Day is just around the corner

By Patty Rooks on April 17th, 2021

Do not forget, Earth Day 2021 is April 22. This day is marked as the largest civic event in the world. Many of us are hopeful that we can raise awareness about environmental issues this day; including climate change and even global warming. We only have one Earth, so hopefully my article this week will ... Read More »

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