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After the big glittery ball has dropped and resolutions are made, the difficult part begins. To achieve success, observers suggest we break down our resolutions into smaller, more feasible goals. Think short-term Read more...
Many Canadians are sidelined from participating in the things they might normally like to do this time of year, such as cross-country skiing, snow-shoeing, indoor tennis or even going away on vacation. People with chronic pain due to osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee, for example, often avoid even simple things such as visiting family and friends over the holidays. Read more...
Keep your sanity this holiday season by eating healthfully. Read more...
I was reluctant to rejoin walking groups or book clubs in fact any of the activities I normally enjoyed before George died – I didn’t have the heart to return to the normal fray of my previous life. Read more...
Have you ever noticed that you spend more time thinking about what you need to do than it actually takes to do it? Read more...
Whether you are 26 or 62, when it comes to making healthy lifestyle choices – it's never too late. Read more...
It's not exactly everyone's favourite subject, but gastrointestinal upsets – such as diarrhea – will most likely affect you at some point in your life. Read more...
With Canadians taking a broader approach to maintaining their health, a recent Ipsos-Reid survey shows that more than 70 per cent of Canadians regularly take natural health products as a way to support their healthy lifestyle. Read more...
Tea, according to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, is one of the best sources of antioxidants in any diet. Read more...
For many seniors, particularly those with chronic conditions, managing their health on a daily basis and keeping track of multiple medications, specialist appointments, and tests can be overwhelming. Read more...
For a person with osteoporosis, even a minor fall like a slip on the stairs or fall from a seated position can cause a bone to break. What can you do around the house to help prevent falls? Read more...
Three out of four of the leading causes of blindness are age-related and with British Columbia's aging population we can expect to see an increase in the prevalence of these diseases. Read more...
Exercise is good therapy if you've got the disease, and good prevention if you don't. Read more...
How often should I be changing my smoke alarm? Read more...
Dr. Julio Montaner of St. Paul's Hospital is adamant he can rid the province of HIV/AIDS within a generation. Read more...
You may think your grandchildren know more about sex than you do, but don't believe it. Read more...
Studies show people 65-plus can build aerobic endurance, strengthen muscles and burn body fat just as easily as younger people. Read more...
Fitness Instructor Larissa Sokolova's students range in age from five to 92. Read more...
Earthwise is a charitable society operating a two-acre community garden and farm in Tsawwassen that promotes a healthy, local, organic foodie lifestyle. Read more...
Finding balance in life, while meeting the demands of caregiving, can be challenging. Caregivers often take on their new responsibilities without letting go of anything else. Read more...
By Julie H. Ferguson
Visiting an idyllic resort on the banks of the unspoiled Harrison River...
By Suzanne Buller
Tips to avoid cultural blunders that could turn your dream escape into a comedy of errors...
By Rick Neal
A rugged and wind-swept ramble along Vancouver Island's unblemished rocky shores...
Holiday Touch We interview Rob Davies of Victorian at McKenzie. Part of the Holiday Touch chain, Victorian at McKenzie has cluster care services, on-site, live-in managers, and an amazing travel program that allows their residents to travel to any one of over three hundred and twenty communities in North America where they can stay and eat... for FREE. CLICK HERE
Sunrise of Victoria is a licensed long term care community located just minutes from Beacon Hill Park, downtown Victoria and three blocks from the Empress Hotel and Inner Harbor. Our community is set in a well-established, quiet residential neighborhood. We pride ourselves in our high-quality, resident-focused care and services. CLICK HERE.
Berwick Retirement Communities has made a very clear statement about how this small, family-owned BC company intended to elevate the quality of life for its residents.
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