by Lauren Walker We looked at the keys to taking a common-sense approach to lifestyle changes, which included tuning in to yourself and...

By Lauren Walker The Common Sense Diet Part 1 It’s a word I cannot stand…. What is it? Diet. It has such negative connotations and people...

by Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley I had the pleasure of taking my oldest granddaughter shopping for her birthday. It brought back memories of...

DAN CEARNS The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR) recently sent out a warning...

By Susan Fisher and Tammy Adams Advanced Care Planning is the process by which individuals outline their preferences for future medical...

by Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley With my birthday arriving in September, I will be 66 years young. Who wants to admit that? To me, it sounds...

by Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley Habits of staying fit consist of eating right, watching your weight, exercising regularly, taking your...

by Lauren Walker Stepping away from the crowd can be a challenging thing to do. I’ve learned having a healthy lifestyle means making...

by Lauren Walker Society has generalizations and stereotypes when it comes to age. It upsets me when we look at age as a bad thing. It...

By: Susan Fisher and Tammy Adams As we age, various factors can contribute to changes in our eating habits, potentially resulting in...

by Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley I must admit, it's a struggle for me when dealing with technology, for a variety of reasons. I recently...

by Katie Hunter So, now you're gardening and wondering, what does this do for my mental health, what are the benefits? ' Practising...

KELLY RUSSELL, T.H.R.I.L. KAWARTHA LAKES: T.H.R.I L's aim (therapeutic horse riding in Lindsay) is to improve the quality of life for...

by Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley Most of my friends, column followers, and family know I have been decluttering my home, since the pandemic...

by Lauren Walker The joys of better weather means more outdoor work, a great way to change up your routine! Let’s look at some pretty...

RYAN YOUNG, RMH KAWARTHA LAKES: Ross Memorial Hospital has been selected by the Association of Ontario Midwives (AOM) Board of Directors...

COURTNEY McCLURE The Standard Around the world, nurse practitioners (NP) have played a significant role within various healthcare...

by Lauren Walker Body acceptance is not just a young person’s issue. Who you were is not who you are anymore. The joys of aging mean...

by Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley We need to remember, everything is temporary in this life! The battle is our attitude and how we react. You...

DURHAM: Adults who require support, including adults living with cognitive impairments, such as dementia, can participate in the Adult...