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Strategies for Improving Mental Health: Dealing with Depression

Strategies for Improving Mental Health: Dealing with Depression

One in five Canadian adults experience a mental disorder in their lives, the most common being anxiety and depression. Having the “blues” and being sad sometimes is very normal, especially when dealing with events like the passing of a loved one.
Alberta Seniors Benefit: Who Qualifies, What are the Benefits, the Help Available

Alberta Seniors Benefit: Who Qualifies, What are the Benefits, the Help Available

The Alberta Seniors Benefit is a financial assistance program available to many seniors.
Service Clubs: Make an Impact in Your Community, and Beyond

Service Clubs: Make an Impact in Your Community, and Beyond

Do you look back fondly on your days of Scouts or Pathfinders? There is no reason to stop enjoying clubs! Here are some service clubs that keep the mind and body active, help you make new friends and support some truly great causes.
Healthy (Scrumptious) Halloween Snacks!

Healthy (Scrumptious) Halloween Snacks!

Whether or not not you are giving out candy to the neighbourhood kids this year, you have every reason to treat yourself to a spooky themed treat; and it doesn’t have to be unhealthy either.
Exploring Using Online Walking Challenges

Exploring Using Online Walking Challenges

Check out these fun online walking challenges to get or stay fit!
Reading to Keep Your Mind Sharp and to Meet Other People

Reading to Keep Your Mind Sharp and to Meet Other People

We hear it over and over again – reading is good for the brain. But what makes reading so vital to our wellbeing? Let’s take a closer look.
Lakeshore Manor Explains: Living Independently in a Care Community

Lakeshore Manor Explains: Living Independently in a Care Community

It’s a conversation most families dread: the one where parents or grandparents are asked to consider a long-term care community.
Making Healthy Fries with Your Air Fryer

Making Healthy Fries with Your Air Fryer

Using an air fryer is a great way to have healthy fried foods and take control over your nutrition.
Is 55 Too Old to Start Yoga?

Is 55 Too Old to Start Yoga?

Yoga is a practice and exercise suitable for every age.
Which Card Games Exercise Your Brain?

Which Card Games Exercise Your Brain?

A humble deck of cards gives you access to a plethora of games that you can play solo or with friends. Add to the mix the many card game that are not based on a traditional deck, and you have options for every type of game play.
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