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Definitely Not Karate Kid

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Definitely Not Karate Kid

We were all on our knees, my husband, Michael, facing one great-niece, I another. As one, we lowered our ...

We were all on our knees, my husband, Michael, facing one great-niece, I another. As one, we lowered our heads towards the ground; a solemn bow of greeting. Michael and I undid the knots of our belts, ...

September 01, 2019
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Falling: A Danger to Seniors that may be Preventable

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Falling: A Danger to Seniors that may be Preventable

Falling is the most prevalent cause of injury among Canada’s seniors. Around a third of the aging populat ...

Falling is the most prevalent cause of injury among Canada’s seniors. Around a third of the aging population will experience a fall at some point during their life. However, there are many ways to red ...

April 09, 2019
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When it Comes to Activity, Now is the Time to Act

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When it Comes to Activity, Now is the Time to Act

There is an “I” in activity for a reason, so what are you waiting for? Staying active as you age is one ...

There is an “I” in activity for a reason, so what are you waiting for? Staying active as you age is one of the most effective ways to improve your physical and mental health. For cardiovascular disea ...

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Reboot – April 2019

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Reboot – April 2019

JIM HARCOTT says it was his dad who advised both him and his brother to transition into retirement instea ...

JIM HARCOTT says it was his dad who advised both him and his brother to transition into retirement instead of going “cold turkey.” And that’s exactly what the former Vancouver teacher did. Post retire ...

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Tai Chi For Life

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Tai Chi For Life

Most people have heard of tai chi or seen people on video or in parks moving slowly and gracefully, and h ...

Most people have heard of tai chi or seen people on video or in parks moving slowly and gracefully, and have wondered what it is or how it works. Tai chi (or taijiquan) is known as one of the best met ...

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Tips to Maximize Your Sleep

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Tips to Maximize Your Sleep

A good night’s sleep cannot only make you feel a whole lot better, but it is a major force in your overal ...

A good night’s sleep cannot only make you feel a whole lot better, but it is a major force in your overall health and fitness level. Sleep allows your brain to rest and rejuvenate; and allows your mus ...

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Hula Dance for Health “It’s So Much Fun!”

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Hula Dance for Health “It’s So Much Fun!”

If you ask the Hula Dance for Health dancers why they participate in hula dance classes, the majority, if ...

If you ask the Hula Dance for Health dancers why they participate in hula dance classes, the majority, if not all, will say “because it is so much fun”. ...

February 01, 2018
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Lawn Bowling: A Sport for Any Age

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Lawn Bowling: A Sport for Any Age

Lawn bowling is popular among young and old in Australia and England. There, it’s appreciated as an ideal ...

Lawn bowling is popular among young and old in Australia and England. There, it’s appreciated as an ideal lifetime sport and social activity for all ages. Here in Canada, lawn bowling is played mostly ...

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Free Weights or Machines?

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Free Weights or Machines?

Working out at the fitness centre can be a technical nightmare. Some of those gadgets in the gym are pret ...

Working out at the fitness centre can be a technical nightmare. Some of those gadgets in the gym are pretty intimidating to a first-time visitor. Although machines are a great tool to achieving overal ...

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Swimming for Fitness

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Swimming for Fitness

Travelling abroad this summer? Pack your swimming gear, even if you aren’t a skilled swimmer. Get wet, in ...

Travelling abroad this summer? Pack your swimming gear, even if you aren’t a skilled swimmer. Get wet, instead of sitting poolside being splashed by people who kick their feet above the waterline. Poo ...

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Dance for Good Health

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Dance for Good Health

Dancing is a great workout for the mind and body. A 150-pound adult can burn about 150 calories doing 30 ...

Dancing is a great workout for the mind and body. A 150-pound adult can burn about 150 calories doing 30 minutes of moderate social dancing. And by concentrating on your dance steps, you’ll boost brai ...

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Create a Low-Cost Home Gym

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Create a Low-Cost Home Gym

When poor weather forces you to exercise indoors, don’t despair if you’re not a member of a fitness centr ...

When poor weather forces you to exercise indoors, don’t despair if you’re not a member of a fitness centre. In your own home, you can create a private, convenient gym, with little or no investment. Yo ...

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Choosing the Right Mobility Device (Part 2) – Canes and Crutches

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Choosing the Right Mobility Device (Part 2) – Canes and Crutches

Mobility devices are one way that seniors can keep active. Using the appropriate mobility device can allo ...

Mobility devices are one way that seniors can keep active. Using the appropriate mobility device can allow one to continue to be mobile, both in the community, safely complete the activities they need ...

February 01, 2011
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Choosing the Right Mobility Device (Part 3) – Walkers

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Choosing the Right Mobility Device (Part 3) – Walkers

In this article, we are looking at walkers and their various features, including how to use them correctl ...

In this article, we are looking at walkers and their various features, including how to use them correctly. A walker is typically used if weakness and balance problems cannot be corrected by using a c ...

February 01, 2011
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