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LETS THEM HAVE FUN A summer camp teaches new things and can help your kid grow as a person and in their hobby but the most important thing about camp is that it lets them have fun and be kids. Summer is after all their break so they should be allowed to enjoy that. EXPANDS...

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business recently released figures showing that Saskatchewan small businesses are owed the highest amount in carbon tax rebate cheques across the nation, with each of the 43,007 small businesses in the province owed $6,990 by the CFIB’s calculations. “We’re still waiting for the rebates, and it’s quite unfair for a...

In 2022, the interim Canada Dental Benefit became available for children under the age of 12 whose parents and caregivers received the Canadian Child Benefit and were not covered by a private dental care program, and who had an adjusted annual family net income of less than $90,000. The benefit provided up to $1,300 over...

The same risk factors that contribute to making heart disease the leading cause of death worldwide also impact the rising global prevalence of brain disease, including stroke, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. The global death rate from Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias is increasing even more than the rate of heart disease death, according to the...

Ageism is defined as the stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination towards others or oneself based on age. It may also interact with other attitudes toward people based on race and disability. There are four types of ageism: Personal; Institutional (policies); Intentional; Unintentional. Personal ageism: We do this to ourselves when we use negative selftalk. In cultures...

(Family Features) Whether your favourite springtime meals take you to the patio or have you throwing open the windows to let fresh air in, enjoying the sunshine and warmth with sweet and savoury dishes is a perfect way to celebrate the season. Better yet – bring loved ones together with recipes that are as easy...

Trampoline exercises offer a fun and effective workout routine, a study done by the NASA found. Ten minutes spent on a trampoline is a better cardiovascular workout than 33 minutes of running. The benefits can be achieved with three workouts per week with 15 to 20 minutes per trampoline session. This type of exercise will...

Many people come to me looking to make changes to their lifestyle and improve their fitness. It’s one thing to make a change, but quite another to stick with it for the long haul! Below are some tips and random thoughts that might be worth considering if you’re embarking on your own health and fitness...

Q&A on exercise Here are some of the common questions I’m often asked regarding exercise after age 50: Q: Will lifting weights make me big and bulky?  A: No! Strength training is absolutely essential to healthy living as we get older. We’re not talking about bodybuilding. Trust us: It takes a TON of concentrated effort...

We write about natural remedies we believe are good for human health. Why this focus? It’s not to encourage avoidance of pharmaceutical drugs when medical care is an imperative. To the contrary, Canadians and Americans have the luxury of the world’s best doctors, medicinal drugs, and healthcare facilities. But health systems are overwhelmed. To ease...