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Taking blood pressure

March 9, 2018

Women and heart disease

Many people aren't aware of the risk faced by women

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March 5, 2018

Six tips for healthier snacking

St. Teresa Place residents in Calgary enjoy a laughter yoga session

February 26, 2018

Harnessing the joy of laughter

Laughter yoga is giving St. Teresa Place residents plenty to smile about

Baking healthy muffins

February 21, 2018

Transform your muffins

Edmonton General Continuing Care residents practise tai chi.

Edmonton General Continuing Care residents practice tai chi — Edmonton General Continuing Care residents practise tai chi.

February 16, 2018

Tai chi improves well-being of Edmonton General residents

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February 14, 2018

Valentine’s Day celebrations

Three rural sites share how they celebrate the day of love

Being more positive can make you happier and isn't hard to do

February 7, 2018

Seven tips to become more positive

Changing the way you think and act can make you happier

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January 31, 2018

Feeling SAD?

Tips to combat seasonal affective disorder

Washing hands is a simple way to protect yourself from getting sick.

Washing hands — Washing hands is a simple way to protect yourself from getting sick.

January 29, 2018

Five effective steps to proper hand cleaning

Marietta Dellosa, Health Care Aide, and Lorie Murphy, Registered Nurse, help Rosslyn McBride back into her chair after using the Sara Stedy.

Marietta Dellosa, Health Care Aide, and Lorie Murphy, Registered Nurse, help Rosslyn McBride back into her chair after using the Sara Stedy — Marietta Dellosa, Health Care Aide, and Lorie Murphy, Registered Nurse, help Rosslyn McBride back into her chair after using the Sara Stedy.

January 24, 2018

Keeping steady