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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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!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 »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Finally spring!
By Dr. Linda Hancock on April 17th, 2021
The past few weeks I have taken great joy in the fact that I can open my bedroom window and patio door! There’s nothing like the wonderful breeze that floats into my condo bringing with it the change of seasons. I hear the chirping of baby birds and the sound of boats attempting their first ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: Gout – No longer the blue-blooded disease
By Dr. Gifford-Jones and Diana Gifford-Jones on April 16th, 2021
King Henry VIII of England offers an excellent example of how too much wine, rich food and obesity trigger the agony of gout. But why did Leonardo da Vinci, Sir Isaac Newton, and Benjamin Franklin, to name a few, develop this excruciating disease? And how can you decrease the risk? More than nine million North ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eye on the Esplanade: A salute to volunteers
By Joanne Ellis on April 16th, 2021
Volunteering … … a voluntary act of an individual or group freely giving time and labour for community service. National Volunteer Week is April 18 – 24 this year and once again we are unable to celebrate with our volunteers due to COVID. We are so fortunate to have such a wonderful team of volunteers, most of whom ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Move for Mental Health Fun Run quickly approaching
By Taneil Zanidean on April 16th, 2021
Participate in the 8th Annual Move for Mental Health Fun Run/Walk! Community Coming Together is hosting their annual Move for Mental Health Fun Run/Walk online! Due to COVID-19, CCT is unable to hold the event in the same way they have previously, but the event will still be held online. You can “attend” anytime between ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!What’s Up Doc?: Let us talk about atrial fibrillation and other uncontrolled comorbidities
By Dr. Noorali Bharwani on April 13th, 2021
COVID-19 affects different people in different ways. Most infected people (80%) will develop mild-to-moderate illness and recover in a week or so without hospitalization. In some cases, it can take up to 14 days to recover. About 20% will have serious symptoms requiring hospitalization. These patients quite often have uncontrolled comorbidities like atrial fibrillation, heart ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Making things right
By Dr. Linda Hancock on April 9th, 2021
Over the years I’ve worked with many couples and family members who were struggling in their relationships. Unfortunately, they usually did not come for help until their issues were very ingrained and the hurts were deep. Some expressed frustration with the fact that promises had been repeatedly made but these weren’t followed by change. Others ... Read More »
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