With the official calendar start of summer just past, the Okanagan has embraced summer and is heating up, bringing in those sunny skies and climbing temperatures. Whether you love the sun and are ready to swim, or you’re just counting down the minutes until you can stand in front of an air conditioner again, it’s […]
The heart has always held a place of importance throughout history. Early on the heart was considered the source of intellect, life, and emotional understanding. Today it is known as the body’s hardest working muscle, pumping two ounces of blood every beat. Mothers place their baby’s head against their chest, using that familiar thump-thump to […]
This year marks the Canadian Cancer Society’s 75th anniversary, celebrating 75 years of educating Canadians on cancer, and supporting research in the fight for a cure. They give endless support for the community at large by providing constant up-to-date and accurate information, creating venues for conversation, opening camps for children and teens, and providing access […]
April 11 is World Parkinson’s Day. The goal of World Parkinson’s Day is to raise awareness of Parkinson’s disease and its effects on individuals, families and the community. It is hoped that greater awareness will reduce stigma associated with the disease, and that enhanced community understanding and awareness will lead to better a quality of […]
World Health Day is observed each year on April 7th to celebrate the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO). The WHO choses a key health issue that affects people worldwide each year and people around the world are encouraged to hold and attend events to bring attention to this issue to promote health and […]
According to the American Diabetes Association, nearly 24 million children and adults in the United States have diabetes and another 57 million have prediabetes, which can progress into type 2 diabetes. The American Diabetes Association estimates that the total national cost of diagnosed diabetes is over $174 billion per year. Further studies suggest that when […]
Matthew Longman, RMT and Aquassure CEO Matthew gave a short after lunch talk to the members of the Kelowna Royal Canadian Air Force Veterans Group – 883 WING AFAC. He spoke about Staying Healthy and Living Longer in Your Own Home. Part Two Mental Exercises Volunteering Playing cards Writing memoirs or keeping a journal (handwritten […]
Staying Healthy and Living Longer in Your Own Home! Matthew Longman, RMT and Aquassure CEO Matthew gave a short after lunch talk to the members of the Kelowna Royal Canadian Air Force Veterans Group – 883 WING AFAC. He spoke about Staying Healthy and Living Longer in Your Own Home. Part one focused on general […]