June 14, 2026

Do you know a Mosquito Magnet?

While I was raising my kids, I noticed my son was a “mosquito magnet”. During the summer, he was always covered in mosquito bites and would sometimes react severely to them. Meanwhile, my daughter rarely got bitten by...
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Steve Bond walking his dogs.
May 18, 2026

Exercise Should Feel Like Recess Again

When you think about exercise, what comes to mind? Do you get excited at, or dread the thought of, going for a run? Exercise psychology describes your thoughts and feelings about exercise. Our brains are inherently designed for...
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May 13, 2026

Smoothies: The Nutrient Boost You Need

Many people believe that smoothies are a great way to start the day. After all, you’re getting your fruit, vitamins, and protein all in one drink! However, are smoothies really that good for your health? Smoothies are a...
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April 20, 2026

Heart Health Gets a Heads-Up from Your Watch

Did you know that heart-disease is the second-leading cause of death in Canada? Heart failure is a condition where the heart does not pump enough blood to support the body. According to the Canadian Institute for Health Information,...
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April 16, 2026

Are Boomers Addicted to Their Phones?

When you hear “phone addiction,” you likely picture a teenager. However, they’re not the only phone-addicted generation. It turns out that Boomers are also addicted to their screens. According to a recent report, half of Boomers (ages 59-77)...
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March 28, 2026

Intergenerational Friendships

As we get older, the thought of talking to new people can be daunting, especially if those people are younger or older than us. When I mentioned this to my daughter, she reminded me that I had recently...
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Cass Schembri standing in front of the drug storage area.
March 28, 2026

Falling Down & Getting Back Up

As the weather’s gotten nicer, my kids are riding their bikes more often. Of course, I always watch them bike down the street. They’re always eager to race each other and show me how much they’ve improved since...
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March 26, 2026

Cracking the Longterm Benefits of Eating Eggs

I love eggs for breakfast! Not only are they super easy to make, but they also taste good! It probably comes as no surprise that there are also many health benefits to eating eggs — and according to...
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March 25, 2026

Why Do We Have Off Days?

I enjoy my work, but sometimes I have “off days.” You know, the ones where no matter what, I just can’t seem to focus. My brain feels sluggish, and I have to force myself to power through tasks....
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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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