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What is your love language?

Christie McCawJanuary 26, 2023

When we find and connect with people the world becomes less lonely and empty. Sometimes it can feel like we are doing all the right things to connect with someone but still aren’t connecting.

This could be because we aren’t using the right love language. Dr. Gary Chapman, author of the 5 Love Languages, believes individuals have a primary love language they relate to. This is not to say the other four love languages are not important, but when we recognize and meet the needs of someone else’s love language, this can bring more connection, laughter, and harmony to the relationship....

14 May

Wellness & Healthy Aging

The importance of having your green sleeve

Andrew McCutcheonMay 14, 2020

Agency is one of the most important factors in an individual’s mental and personal well-being. Having control over situations is what allows us to act on our own agency: the ability to have our wishes met and followed through. We’ve all experienced...

13 May

Wellness & Healthy Aging

The secrets of a longer and more fulfilling life

Lesli Christianson-KellowMay 13, 2020

Wouldn’t it be great if there was a proven way to help you become healthier and happier and live a longer life? Well, there just might be. Enter the Blue Zones. The Blue Zones is a term trademarked by Dan Buettner, author...

12 May

Wellness & Healthy Aging

Managing chronic pain

Angie FriesenMay 12, 2020

I have one thing that is always present in my day-to-day life – pain. Chronic pain is identified as pain that lasts longer than 12 weeks despite medication or medical treatment. Every day I work with my chronic pain, and every...

11 May

Wellness & Healthy Aging

Getting the most out of your prescriptions

Andrew McCutcheonMay 11, 2020

Routines are important. We’ve all had those routines we’ve kept since we were young and first starting out as an adult: Showering, coffee, maybe scarfing a banana on the way down to the car or the bus stop. These well-worn paths...

7 May

Wellness & Healthy Aging

Could honey solve your seasonal allergies?

Amy WongMay 7, 2020

April showers bring May flowers. Days become longer, weather becomes warmer, there’s more sunshine, and the grass gets greener. Spring is on its way and I am ready. Bring on the sun, the breeze and even the pollen of sorts....

6 May

Wellness & Healthy Aging

Common causes of fatigue

Amy WongMay 6, 2020

Everyone feels tired or fatigued at some point in their lives. Usually there’s a good explanation, such as coming down with the common cold or flu, having a late night out, or falling short on your sleep. It’s normal to...

5 May

Wellness & Healthy Aging

Staying safe in the sunny season

Andrew McCutcheonMay 5, 2020

With the weather warming and the sun shining, it’s tempting to throw caution to the wind just to experience the joys of the coming summer. But social distancing and self-isolation are still in effect. The City of Calgary wants citizens to...

30 Apr

Dr. Davinder Sidhu is one of the scientists helping battle COVID-19 with his research at the University of Calgary.

Wellness & Healthy Aging

COVID-19 treatments being developed at University of Calgary

Andrew McCutcheonApril 30, 2020

The University of Calgary is engaging in several research opportunities to help battle the COVID-19 virus with a variety of treatments.

9 Apr

Wellness & Healthy Aging

You don’t have to be a horticulturalist to have a nice garden!

Jerry CvachApril 9, 2020

Already in my teen years while living in Czechoslovakia I was “into” rock gardens. My father built a cabin in a rustic village on a lot that for many years had been a source of clay for the locals to make...

6 Apr

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Dog ownership linked to lowered risk following heart attack, stroke

Andrew McCutcheonApril 6, 2020

No matter their size or their breed, dogs have long been considered the best friend of humanity. Even if you might not consider yourself a dog person, there’s no denying the effect that dogs have played as companions, guides and helpers...