Category: <span>Living 55 Plus</span>

First wave, second wave — as COVID-19 pulsates across the country, you’ve had to wave your normal routines goodbye. No matter how fit you were before this all began, when summer arrives, chances are you’ll be looking at … well, let’s think positively … an opportunity to reclaim or restore your good health and fitness,...

My plan started way before all the self isolation and the craziness that erupted because of the coronavirus. However, if there was ever a time to put the plan into action, now would be it. Last fall, I attended a traditional culture camp on my home reserve. It was held beside a lake, where I...

Saskatchewan is known for a lot of things — the Roughriders, beautiful sunsets, pristine lakes and agriculture are just a small part of a big list. The province also has a large and far-reaching rural population, which can present challenges when it comes to immediate access to emergency care. That’s why since its arrival in...

No one could have predicted how the global COVID-19 pandemic could emerge and curtail sports competitions at every level in every nation. Sherry Anderson, the stellar Saskatchewan shotmaker in women’s curling, was scheduled to defend her championships in two events within six weeks, when Curling Canada cancelled both because of the fear of the disease...

I will always remember 2020, at least from the middle of March to whenever, as a time when I didn’t get to hold/hug my grandchildren. My grandchildren were born in November 2018 and in January 2020. My wife Sandy and I have seen Parker and Brooks from a distance quite a few times. On Mother’s...

For many, traveling offers an opportunity to disconnect from the everyday and experience new places and cultures. With the beginning of a new decade, it is the perfect time to start deciding your next travel adventures. When booking your future destinations, consider these spots and tips recommended by travel expert and Bank of America ambassador,...

Falling is a major fear about growing older – and it’s a leading cause of injury and death among mature adults. It’s also a common problem for people who don’t yet consider themselves “old” in the traditional sense. But it is not inevitable. Here are the top five ways to prevent falling, according to fitness,...

Harold Chapman, a pioneer in forming co-operatives in Saskatchewan, was recently named CTV Saskatoon’s Citizen of the Year for 2019. “I have been involved with many things that have given me the opportunity of applying what I’ve learned over the years, but to get this recognition is a thrill,” Chapman told CTV Saskatoon. Chapman, who...

Cold weather can take a real toll on your skin. Dry skin can lead to discomfort and, if neglected, can affect your skin’s elasticity and trigger outbreaks of irritated skin. Help keep your skin feeling healthy and hydrated this winter with these tips: DRINK WATER. Hydrating your body from the inside out plays an important...

If you worry that you or someone you love will get heart disease or even have a heart attack, it’s understandable. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States, according to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). Research shows you can lower your risk, particularly...