Jean Augustine: Forging the path
By Joel Wittnebel / Active Senior’s Digest It’s described as a fire; a fire in the belly. It burns, but it’s not painful. Its flames are not destructive, but filled with waves of creation....
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Gardening tips to save your back
Warmer temperatures and sunny days have finally arrived and so have the first flowers of spring! This might entice you to do a bit of gardening. It can be an extremely rewarding pastime, but...
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The hypnotic rock star
By Joel Wittnebel ACTIVE SENIOR’S DIGEST For about 45 years, Mike Mandel has been travelling the world, putting people under his spell. With a few words, he can lock your hands together. A few...
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Ontario seniors receive achievement awards
A conservationist who works year-round to protect the iconic monarch butterfly species and a former nurse who has dedicated her retirement to raising awareness of sickle-cell disease are among a group of seniors who...
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2018: The best gift
By Nigel Richards Interim Executive Vice President for Heart to Home Meals Within the next few months many Canadians will receive, and be poring over, what some health experts say will be the most...
Be a donor, make a difference
April is BeADonor month and the Trillium Gift of Life Network (TGLN) is looking to Ontario residents for help. There are approximately 1,600 people currently waiting for an organ transplant across the province, and...
Free pharmacare in the works
Plans are in the works to extend cost-free pharmacare to residents over the age of 65. More than 4,400 prescription drugs will be available free of charge of charge to the approximate 2.6 million...
Creamy Roasted Garlic and Greens Dip
Whether you’re serving flatbread, sliced veggies or your favourite crackers, it’s always a challenge figuring out the perfect dip to accompany them. Try this rich and flavourful appetizer recipe below. “Roasting garlic mellows the...
Zesty Zucchini Boats
These easy-to-make and delicious zucchini boats are a perfect side, appetizer or snack for any event. Blend mushrooms with meat to cut down on cost, lighten the meal and add an extra serving of...
How to stay healthy naturally
By Helen Christos The first essential for vitality, physical well-being, and protection against disease and deterioration with passing time is an adequate diet. Right eating is Health Rule No. 1 What we eat and...
A guide to your medical woes
Medical Symptons A Visual Guide DK Canada Softcover, 247 Pages Dk.com This full colour glossy book makes hunting for your symptoms fun and educational, although as with everything medical, you need to see a...
The secret life of Claude
This Is How It Always Is By Laurie Frankel Flatiron Books Hard cover, 323 pages flatironbooks.com This is a very compelling story about a little boy who wants to be a girl and how...
Hospitals getting more support
Patients across Ontario will continue to see improved access to care and reduced wait times thanks to an investment from the province. Dr. Eric Hoskins, minister of health and long-term care recently announced that...
Shingles a debilitating disease, but vaccination can provide protection
By Dave Flaherty/Active Senior’s Digest What began as a simple feeling of tiredness turned into months of debilitating pain for Anne Van Burek. This past February, Van Burek became one of the estimated 130,000...
Eating healthy for your heart health
Some say the key to someone’s heart is through their stomach — but the link between eating and the heart goes beyond romantic attraction. As a registered dietitian at Loblaws, Karley Fallaise knows this...
