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All Psyched Up: Linda Hancock
By DR. LINDA HANCOCK on June 26th, 2021
I have learned that no matter where we go in the world, Canadians are welcomed. We have a good reputation of being kind, honest and peace-loving. In fact, there is a silly joke about how Canadians are so nice that we apologize even when it isn’t our fault! Unfortunately, I have noticed the pandemic has ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Making your own recycled paper
By PATTY ROOKS on June 26th, 2021
I cannot believe it; the school year is coming to an end. It has been a year unlike any other and all educators need to be thanked for persevering and putting all of our student’s success first. A big thank you to each and every one of you! We would not have made it through ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Eye on the Esplanade: Rethinking access to art
By SIERRA ZUKOWSKI on June 25th, 2021
The downtown is the heart and soul of the city, from historic buildings to local shops and, of course, artwork. In Medicine Hat, we are lucky to have a downtown that champions the arts: vibrant murals, cafés filled with original art, and public spaces like the Esplanade and TREX Space. During the pandemic, galleries have ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: Eat healthy without breaking the bank
By DR. GIFFORD-JONES AND DIANA GIFFORD-JONES on June 25th, 2021
How would you like to have a cart full of healthy foods and still save money? Anyone who does the grocery shopping will tell you, it is more expensive to buy the ingredients for a healthy diet like vegetables, nuts, fruit and fish than the refined grains, processed prepared foods and meats of an unhealthy ... Read More »
1 responseWhat’s Up Doc: COVID-19 has contributed significantly to decline in physical and mental health
By medicinehatnews on June 22nd, 2021
Alberta Medical Association, as part of advocacy and engagement with the public has a website (albertapatients.ca) which is Canada’s largest online community for patients to share their thoughts. AMA engages in dialogue with approximately 13,500 Albertans about health care issues. AMA’s latest survey, fielded May 19 to 27, 2021 asked about people’s worries and priorities ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Common Sense Health: Sharing a ride to health and safety
By W. Gifford-Jones, MD and Diana Gifford-Jones on June 18th, 2021
We all hope for a breakthrough in the cure for cancer. Thankfully, scientists are making progress in the fight against this and many other devastating diseases. But on occasion, an innovation well outside of the healthcare sector can make a big difference in matters of life and death. And is there one such innovation where ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Slush science
By PATTY ROOKS on June 18th, 2021
Of course this weekend has a very special day – Father’s Day! I hope you have someone special to celebrate in your life in order to show them just how important they are to you. After the extreme temperatures this week, I thought we could make a cool and refreshing treat in order to rejuvenate ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Viva Vitality: Drowning prevention
By Andrea Klassen on June 18th, 2021
As the mercury rises, we will soon be seeking relief from the summer sun at pools, lakes and rivers. Swimming and water activities can create a healthy active lifestyle, but they can also be dangerous. According to Parachute Canada, “drowning is the second leading cause of injury related death for Canadian children.” Every year in ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!All Psyched Up: Some things in life just can’t be ignored
By DR. LINDA HANCOCK on June 18th, 2021
There are some things in life that we just don’t want to know or talk about but burying our heads in the sand doesn’t solve the issues. In fact, ignoring difficult situations just allows them to grow and our inaction actually cast us into the role of being an accessory. Today I am writing about ... Read More »
1 responseAll Psyched Up: Financial times
By DR. LINDA HANCOCK on June 12th, 2021
Lately I have been noticing and studying the many changes in the world of finance. Let’s go back to the beginning of time. I imagine that long before money was used, humans figured out a way to exchange goods and services. Perhaps they used shells or feathers or other things in nature to keep track ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Science Smarts: Get ready for some math magic
By PATTY ROOKS on June 12th, 2021
This week, I am venturing out a little bit. I am embracing STEM. If you do not know what STEM stands for, it is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. At Praxis we like to embrace STEM and show you each and every week in this article a bit about it. Unfortunately, I ... Read More »
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