Jeff with his two sisters

My Dear Sisters,

You know I love sweets, and you love me! Recently, I discovered date bark — a healthier alternative to most chocolate bars that delivers a chocolatey, nutty goodness. This viral candy treat is made with just six ingredients...

Seven Health Benefits of Spring Cleaning

Tackling household chores can feel daunting—it’s called “work” for a reason. But if you need a nudge to get moving, consider these seven health benefits: Reduce stress levels with just 20 minutes of cleaning, which can decrease anxiety...

What to Do When Someone Has an Epileptic Seizure

Canada is the only country in the world that officially recognizes March 26th as Purple Day, following the implementation of the Purple Day Act on June 28, 2012. I want to help our community understand how to respond...
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Electro Lytes Orchestra

If my headline made you do a doubletake, this article is for you! Electrolytes Orchestra is made up of: sodium potassium calcium magnesium phosphate chloride bicarbonate They are minerals that our body needs to: balance water levels move...

Making Peace with Food

The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the prevalence of eating disorders, with a notable increase in emergency department visits and hospital admissions, particularly among children and adolescents. Despite the availability of effective treatments like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for...
Keeping Leftover Takeout Foods Safe

Keeping Leftover Takeout Foods Safe

It is a busy world these days and we are ordering more takeout, delivery or eating out. The food is great but there is always a chance for leftovers. In fact, we count on them to give us...

The Printable Pancreas: 3D Printing Better Health

On January 23rd, 1922, a 14-year boy, Leonard Thompson, received a refined form of insulin derived from a cow pancreas and symptoms from his type 1 diabetes rapidly improved. Two Canadian researchers, Banting and Best are credited with...
Peter Yurek behind bad gifts

We Need a Museum of Bad Gifts Too!

We Need a Museum of Bad Gifts Too! Toronto has one and I think the same thing could serve useful purposes right here in St. Thomas. Here are my reasons: We’ve got a good sense of humour I...

Get into the Swing of Pickleball

Growing up, sports were a big part of my life. They allowed me to burn off some of my excess energy. They also taught me lessons in sportsmanship, fair play, how to win graciously and lose with dignity....