It’s Seniors Month!

June is Seniors Month in Ontario and 2023 marks the 39th Seniors’ Month where seniors are celebrated as important parts of our communities in Ontario as well as in New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island and Nunavut. The theme for 2023 is Working for Seniors - a time to recognize and honour the…
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March is Nutrition Month!

March is National Nutrition Month. Eating nutritious food keeps our bodies strong and healthy, especially during the winter months when cold, flu and other illnesses seem to be more prevalent.  Here are some tips on ways to eat healthy every day from our friends at Oak Valley Health. Five Tips to a Healthy Diet Meal planning…
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Alzheimer’s Awareness: How to Keep Our Brains Healthy

  Each January, we acknowledge Alzheimer's Awareness Month and while Alzheimer's Awareness Month may stop at the end of January, continuing to use the knowledge that we learned during the month, throughout the year, may help keep our brain strong and healthy. According to our friends at Alzheimer's Society York Region, here are simple things…
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What is Forest Bathing?

Did you know that having a bath in a forest can be good for your mind, body and soul? It’s true! - except that this type of bathing has nothing to do with water! The tradition of  forest bathing, forest therapy or shinrin-yoku,  is believed to reduce stress and promote wellbeing. Developed in Japan in…
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Happy Heart Month

February. It’s a month full of hearts, love and togetherness. Valentine’s Day AND Family Day. But did you know that February is also Heart and Stroke month?  While showing love to others this month , remember to show love to your own beating hearts. Let's embrace a healthier lifestyle this month and every month.  So…
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