Having good sleep is critically important to remaining healthy. We recognize that prolonged sleep deprivation has a negative effect on the cardiovascular system, diabetes, hypertension and depression. Some of the benefits of getting a good sleep are that during certain phases of sleep, our body removes some of the toxic metabolic waste that accumulates in our brain and causes neurological...

At the end of the year, when one door closes and another door opens, the majority of people will have one of two reactions. By example if 2024 was a good year, the response would be “I hope 2025 will be as good as 2024.” If 2024 was not a wonderful year, the response will be “I hope 2025 will...

Due to press deadlines, I am completing this column on inauguration day. For the first time in history, POTUS has become, as some wags have dubbed Donald Trump, FOTUS: Felon of the United States. For months, well before his second election to the highest office imaginable, I have been horrified, although not shocked, at the bizarre and idiotic things coming...

 If stars from various professional sports can own pickleball teams, why would it be surprising that National Football League players –one past and two present — own a piece of a curling tour? A group called The Curling Group now owns the Grand Slam of Curling. Sportsnet sold the five-stop tour for $6.5 million, but maintained broadcasting rights. Among those...

African Violets are “the perfect houseplant” as they bloom year-round with no specific flowering season. They are of tropical origin, so they are able to tolerate, thrive even, in heated houses; they have thick hairy leaves which protect them against water loss; they can live with the lower winter light levels and do not want even the direct sunlight of...

Is there a better month than February for settling into a warm theatre seat? This February, three of Saskatoon’s main theatre companies are tackling some tough topics. Yet all three plays take the view that while life can be hard, there is also humour, and love and family and even kind strangers support us as we face the difficult times...

As we age, maintaining physical activity becomes more important than ever. Staying active not only keeps us feeling young at heart but also improves our overall health and well-being. At the YMCA, we understand that joining a gym is about much more than just fitness — it’s about becoming part of a supportive community where members grow, lead, give back,...

As we approach the holiday season and the new year, many of us are reflecting on our health and well-being, often setting resolutions for the coming year. If you’re looking to make 2025 the year of better health, including physiotherapy as part of your health goals can have a lasting, positive impact. Here are 6 reasons why physiotherapy should be...

Alzheimer’s disease is very complicated, and there are many factors to consider. This is one explanation. I’ve spent the last few days listening to lectures from David Perlmutter, a neurologist who is a published author and leader in understanding the basic cause of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). In Alzheimer’s, we have identified changes in the brain, specifically, deposits of Beta amyloid...

Diana Gifford-Jones: You are starting your 101st year. To what do you attribute your good health? W. Gifford-Jones, MD: I’ve been fortunate, but it nearly didn’t happen. I suffered a major heart attack when I was 74. My cardiologists insisted on cholesterol-lowering drugs to fight heart disease. But I knew of two time Nobel Prize winner Dr. Linus Pauling’s research...