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HEALTH & WELLNESS Posted onJune 21, 2017

Enjoy your friends, live longer

When Victor Wasaba retired five years ago, he didn’t want to spend his golden years sitting on the couch watching TV. The 71-year-old Winnipegger wanted […] Read More

HEALTH & WELLNESS Posted onJune 21, 2017

Prevent colds and flus with these four foods

One of the easiest ways to keep your immune system strong is eating healthy foods. To prevent you and your family from succumbing to cold […] Read More

HEALTH & WELLNESS Posted onFebruary 7, 2017February 7, 2017

The danger of flu and shingles

Seniors must learn to protect themselves By Joel Wittnebel/Active Senior’s Digest As the winter months roll in, there may be something more than just the […] Read More

HEALTH & WELLNESS Posted onOctober 28, 2016

Seniors now eligible for shingles protection

Ontario seniors will now be protected against a potentially dangerous disease. Each year, more than 42,000 people in the province develop shingles, a painful infection […] Read More

HEALTH & WELLNESS Posted onOctober 27, 2016

Healthy aging

Active living is important for your health and wellbeing, no matter what your age is, but it can be vital for older adults. Being active […] Read More

HEALTH & WELLNESS Posted onOctober 10, 2016

Have a stroke? Get your life back in order

June is Stroke Awareness Month.  Did you know that over 400,000 Canadians currently live with the effects of a stroke – and those include the […] Read More

HEALTH & WELLNESS Posted onOctober 10, 2016

Road to recovery: Stroke survivor tells his tale

John lives in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, and he says he is grateful when June comes around since it is Stroke Awareness Month. “Four years […] Read More

HEALTH & WELLNESS Posted onJuly 30, 2016

Oral health care for older adults

Dental hygienists remind seniors and their caregivers about the importance of caring for your teeth and mouth to maintain good oral and overall health. Thanks […] Read More

HEALTH & WELLNESS Posted onJuly 30, 2016July 30, 2016

Steps to better oral health

Dental hygienists, our partners in disease prevention, remind us that good oral health is essential for overall health and well-being. They encourage all of us […] Read More

HEALTH & WELLNESS Posted onJuly 30, 2016

Celebrate your smile in April

National Dental Hygienists Week takes place from April 9–15 as part of Oral Health Month in Canada. Help your smile shine by setting new dental […] Read More

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HEALTH & WELLNESS Posted onFebruary 8, 2016

Ensure a healthier heart

Heart failure is a growing epidemic in Canada, according to a new report from the Heart and Stroke Foundation. This debilitating condition, which has no […] Read More

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HEALTH & WELLNESS Posted onJanuary 19, 2016

Fight the flu this season

With each day, the weather gets colder and thoughts turn to bundling up and hunkering down. But as the temperature drops, we are reminded that […] Read More

Sunday dinner activities
HEALTH & WELLNESS Posted onNovember 9, 2015

Share activities as part of your Sunday dinner experience

Family dinners aren’t just about food. If you’re looking for ways to really bond, consider these ideas for family activities that may bring new meaning […] Read More

Sunday Dinner Pledge
HEALTH & WELLNESS Posted onNovember 9, 2015

Take the Sunday Dinner Pledge

Sunday family dinners used to be a staple in the majority of households. But, what was once a weekly staple is now on the decline. […] Read More

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