24 Jan
Wellness & Healthy Aging

Dating for Calgary Seniors

Everybody wants to share their lives with someone else. But easier said than done. It’s hard enough just trying to find where to meet singles over 50 in Calgary, let alone trying to find a match — or even a...

18 Jan
Wellness & Healthy Aging

What to know about your medications

There’s plenty of advice out there when it comes to physical health about diet and exercise. It makes sense: those are two of the biggest and most important topics related to our health! A proper diet and an exercise routine contribute...

6 Dec
Wellness & Healthy Aging

A nut tree for Alberta?

“Chestnuts roasting on an open fire…” Christmas movies often show scenes of these smooth nuts on a grill over coals during outdoor activities. These nuts are “sweet chestnuts”. In North America, historically, the tree with this fruit was Castanea dentata,...

22 Nov
Wellness & Healthy Aging

Know your rights as a patient

By learning about your rights as a patient, you can take greater control of your care and make informed decisions about treatments and medical procedures. As a patient in Canada, you have certain rights. This article will go through five of...

8 Nov
Wellness & Healthy Aging

Reflections on a snowy walk

I went for a long walk in Edworthy Park and enjoyed one of the last days of fall. As I walked a gentle breeze hurried a perfectly shaped golden leaf past me. That one was followed by another one, then...