Pete birdwatching, with beautiful landscape in the background.
March 13, 2026

Feathered Friends, Fitter Minds

From a young age, my son (now in university) was fascinated by all wildlife — including birds. His favourite bedtime stories involved animals and, as a result, I became far more knowledgeable about them too. Recently, I came...
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Donna Taylor standing by wigs.
March 11, 2026

The Wig Showdown: Synthetic versus Human

Curious about the difference between a human hair wig compared to a synthetic wig? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. The following is a breakdown of the differences between the two in order to help you find the...
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A senior with dysphagia eating an appetizing meal to manage her swallowing disorder.
February 21, 2026

30% of Seniors Have Difficulty Swallowing?!

Dysphagia is the medical term for difficulty swallowing, and it affects about 30% of adults over 65 (according to McMaster University). It is not a disease itself, but a symptom of other health problems such as stroke, dementia,...
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April 5, 2025

Boosting Your Child’s Immune System

it is time to consider how to help support your child’s immune system to stay healthy and strong. While there is no one magic answer, there are several ways to help strengthen their immune system to be ready...
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December 21, 2024

Ho-Ho-Home Remedy:

Whether you’re traveling to spend time with loved ones or hosting out-of-town guests for Christmas, it's always good to be prepared with a few essentials. Here are some items to ensure you and your guests feel comfortable: Cold...
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Ceri Anderson, RPN
January 23, 2023

How Healthy Eating Changes as We Grow Older

A Well-Balanced Diet Eating a well-balanced diet is a very important part of staying healthy as we get older. A healthy diet leads to a healthy weight, being more energized, and receiving the nutrients your body needs. It...
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profile picture of Rhodora, author of Yogi.
August 10, 2022

Yoga Helps You Feel Better; and Science Proves it!

For decades, practitioners have been praising the benefits of yoga. But is meditative yoga just a spiritual journey, or is there more to the practice? A 2017 immunology study concluded, “There is considerable evidence for the effectiveness of...
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September 4, 2021

Hobbies Help You Feel Better

By Peter Yurek Remember your childhood – days of riding your bike, fishing, playing sports, or just doodling? We know how important play is in the healthy development of our children; but did you know that play is...
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June 5, 2021

Active Transport in St. Thomas – By Steve Bond

Active transport such as walking and cycling has been considered as an effective means to help improve physical and mental health. In fact, there is compelling evidence to show that youth and adolescents who remain active tend to...
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May 5, 2021

It’s Fine to Feel Fine! – By Steve Bond

Imagine that you lived in the 1800s and smallpox is endemic. For every 10 people infected, three died and many were left scarred. Along comes a doctor who offers you an alternative that might save your life.  “Variolation”,...
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