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Happy and Healthy for 20 Years

Ron Davidson

Sep 15, 2022
2 min

Happy and Healthy for 20 Years

We are celebrating 20 years in Port Perry. Can you believe we’ve been here for that long? We are blessed to have amazing members who’ve been with us through the ups and downs. We extend our thanks to each and every one of you. As the only family-owned and operated gym in Port Perry, our goal is to create a family-friendly facility. We are inclusive of all ages, shapes and sizes. I personally work with clients from ages 15-85. We offer cardiac rehab for those recovering from h

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Ontario Building a New Wellness Centre for an expansion of Kawartha North Family Health Team and Com

Ron Davidson

Sep 7, 2022
2 min

Ontario Building a New Wellness Centre for an expansion of Kawartha North Family Health Team and Com

HEATHER HUME, Office of Laurie Scott, MPP Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock COBOCONK: The Ontario government is investing $175,000 to support the planning for a new wellness centre which will include the services of the Kawartha North Family Health Team, in partnership with the Coboconk, Norland & Area Chamber of Commerce. Located in Coboconk, halfway between hospitals in Lindsay and Minden, the new wellness centre will help provide patients, in the surrounding areas, with care

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Donation supports health care transformation in Kawartha Lakes

Ron Davidson

Sep 1, 2022
2 min

Donation supports health care transformation in Kawartha Lakes

KIM COULTER, Communications Specialist, Ross Memorial Hospital Foundation KAWARTHA LAKES: The team at The Commonwell Mutual Insurance Group appreciates our community’s proud history and is working hard to protect the future, by supporting initiatives and investments which focus on building resilience and capacity for the long term. With this in mind, The Commonwell is giving the Ross Memorial Hospital Foundation a gift which will ensure exceptional patient care services, now

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The Core of the Matter – Part 2

Ron Davidson

Aug 25, 2022
2 min

The Core of the Matter – Part 2

This week we’ll look at the factors which effect your core strength. Your mental, physical and emotional well-being also come in to play. Nutrition Ninety percent of your success in the gym comes from what you eat. Processed foods such as sugar, wheat, gluten and dairy are big offenders. This can cause an imbalance in your gut and therefore effect digestion, nutritional uptake and abdominal wall function. In general a food intolerance can cause constipation or the opposite. A

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Katie’s Korner<br>KATIE HUNTER, Special to The Standard

Ron Davidson

Aug 20, 2022
1 min

Katie’s Korner<br>KATIE HUNTER, Special to The Standard

Fact: laughter is the best medicine. Really! Laughter strengthens your immune system, boosts your mood, diminishes pain, and protects you from the damaging effects of stress. How important is it to laugh? It doesn’t just lighten your load mentally; it actually induces physical changes in your body. Laughter can stimulate many organs, enhance your intake of oxygen-rich air, stimulate your heart, lungs and muscles, and increase the endorphins released by your brain. Humour ligh

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Kawartha ATV Association Poker Run supports Mental Health care at RMH

Ron Davidson

Aug 12, 2022
1 min

Kawartha ATV Association Poker Run supports Mental Health care at RMH

KIM COULTER, Communications Specialist, RMH KAWARTHA LAKES: Members of the Kawartha ATV Association (KATVA) take part in the annual Poker Run for many reasons. In addition to the fresh air, pretty views and adventure, there is camaraderie, food and great fun. There is also a good deal of philanthropy. For many years, the organizers of the Poker Run have added a fundraising component to their event, to support needs at the Ross Memorial Hospital. On June 4th, 191 riders partic

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The pros and cons of early retirement

Ron Davidson

Jul 21, 2022
2 min

The pros and cons of early retirement

Retirement is a milestone, often the byproduct of decades of hard work. Though a growing number of working professionals have no intention of ever retiring, the vast majority of adults look forward to the day when they can call it a career. The prospect of early retirement is enticing to millions of people. Though retiring early may seem like a no-brainer for individuals in a position to do so, careful consideration of the pros and cons of early retirement can ensure people m

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What to do with your portfolio after 50

Ron Davidson

Jul 21, 2022
2 min

What to do with your portfolio after 50

A fiftieth birthday is often characterized as a milestone moment. Despite that reputation, upon crossing the half-century threshold, individuals typically don’t feel much different than they did when they were still a fun-loving 49-year-old. Though there might not be much to distinguish a 49-year-old from a 50-year-old, a fiftieth birthday is a good time to reassess certain parts of life, including finances. Conventional financial wisdom has long suggested reducing risk as re

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Durham Region: Heat Warning and Information System (HWIS)

Ron Davidson

Jul 21, 2022
4 min

Durham Region: Heat Warning and Information System (HWIS)

To help Durham Region residents take protective action during extreme heat events, Durham Region Health Department has implemented the Durham Region Heat Warning and Information System (HWIS). The Durham Region HWIS can reduce heat-related illnesses during extreme heat events by alerting the public about extreme heat events, directing community response and outreach to vulnerable and priority populations, and providing individuals with information on how to prevent heat-relat

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How to make grilling healthier

Ron Davidson

Jul 7, 2022
2 min

How to make grilling healthier

Summer is synonymous with many things, including family vacations and relaxing days at the beach. For foodies, perhaps nothing evokes the spirit of summer more effectively than grilled foods. Grilling is a beloved tradition, but it’s not necessarily the healthiest way to eat. Traditional backyard barbecue fare like hot dogs and hamburgers likely won’t make physicians’ hearts flutter, but there are ways to enjoy the flavour of grilling without compromising a nutritious diet. R

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Dr. Gargi Bhatia’s Caring Legacy will live on at Ross Memorial

Ron Davidson

Jun 30, 2022
2 min

Dr. Gargi Bhatia’s Caring Legacy will live on at Ross Memorial

RYAN YOUNG, RMH Communications & Public Affairs There are people who are so passionate about what they do, their work is not a job, or even a career – it is a calling. Dr. Gargi Bhatia was such a person. Dr. Bhatia’s life mission, to provide exceptional care to women and children as a skilled OB/GYN, has touched a generation of lives in our community, including local families, colleagues and friends, and her cherished family. “Dr. Bhatia lived the hospital’s vision of excepti

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Tips you can add into your daily routine to help increase your energy level by Tina Y. Gerber

Ron Davidson

Jun 17, 2022
2 min

Tips you can add into your daily routine to help increase your energy level by Tina Y. Gerber

It’s important to listen to your body. If your sleep is off, you won’t feel energized but will feel tired and sluggish. When your energy is low, your immune system can be impacted. Avoid a heavy meal and exercise before bed, if this is the case. My first go-to is a nice cup of tea in the morning with a double dose of sugar. I only have one a day. I know, I know it’s wrong. So, I started enjoying some green tea. I am trying to be more conscious of how I manage my physical fati

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Kawartha Lakes’ top medical officer shares positive news on COVID-19

Ron Davidson

Jun 9, 2022
2 min

Kawartha Lakes’ top medical officer shares positive news on COVID-19

DAN CEARNS, The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit’s (HKPR) Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Natalie Bocking, shared some promising results, recently, about the current COVID-19 situation in the area. “We certainly have had a decrease in COVID-19 activity in the last couple of weeks. I would say we are on the tail end of the sixth wave of COVID-19, or the second wave of Omicron; however, you’d like to define it,” she said, during a vi

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Important health, well water, waste disposal information in response to storm

Ron Davidson

May 26, 2022
2 min

Important health, well water, waste disposal information in response to storm

DURHAM: The Regional Municipality of Durham is sharing important information for residents affected by the recent storm, including road closures, food safety tips, well water safety, and the safe disposal of yard waste at the Waste Management Facilities (WMFs). Health information: Food safety – For residents whose refrigerators were impacted due to power outages, ensure that any food above 4 degrees Celsius is discarded. When in doubt, throw it out. More information is availa

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Fenelon Falls Senior Citizens’ Club Is Most Grateful for Local Community Support

Ron Davidson

May 20, 2022
2 min

Fenelon Falls Senior Citizens’ Club Is Most Grateful for Local Community Support

MARGARET CUNNINGHAM, Fundraising Liaison KAWARTHA LAKES: The Fenelon Falls Senior Citizens’ Club is most grateful for the local community support in response to the ‘Coming Together for All’ fundraising program currently underway. While celebrating their 50th Anniversary, the FFSC club hopes to raise funds to support the Club, with three 50/50 Draws now complete, a 50th Anniversary Grand Raffle draws on June 22nd and a Community Sponsor Appeal which will continue. The Grand R

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Movement for Life by Lauren Walker, All Fit/All Ages Gym

Ron Davidson

May 20, 2022
2 min

Movement for Life by Lauren Walker, All Fit/All Ages Gym

A family member recently suffered a health scare. It made me realize the importance of my own health. It can be hard to find time to look after yourself during this time. I learned it is important to carve out time to look out for your health. Talk it out We often carry the burden of our emotional problems alone. We don’t want to trouble anyone else. I get it. There’s nothing wrong with receiving emotional support from close friends or family. I found it helpful to talk with

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Summer fun for active seniors

Ron Davidson

May 20, 2022
2 min

Summer fun for active seniors

Seniors may have more time for leisure and recreation than working adults, and the summer months provide ample opportunities to get active. After months of chilly temperatures, seniors in various parts of the country may be eager to get outdoors and enjoy some fun in the sun. Adults age 65 and older should get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity each week. There are plenty of ways for active seniors to meet this exercise goal and have some fun. The fol

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Humour can help with your loved one’s quality of life by Tina Y. Gerber

Ron Davidson

May 20, 2022
2 min

Humour can help with your loved one’s quality of life by Tina Y. Gerber

My Mother had a good sense of humour, always laughing and joking around, after being diagnosed with Dementia and Parkinson’s. Individuals with dementia may have lost a part of their memory, but they still appreciate humour and laughter. I can hear both my granny and mother laughing to this very day. Even when Mother had difficulty communicating, she liked watching people, and she would laugh at the little things. I was most surprised with the rapport she had with her caregive

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By making smart lifestyle choices, you can retrain your brain, so it stays sharp and focused<br>by T

Ron Davidson

May 5, 2022
2 min

By making smart lifestyle choices, you can retrain your brain, so it stays sharp and focused<br>by T

If you’re like me, your standing in the kitchen trying to remember why you went in there? At times, I have trouble finding those words or I forget what I was doing because of momentary lapses. Rest assured, memory lapses are a normal part of aging. I have several ‘senior moments’ a day, everyone loses track occasionally. As we age, our minds and memories work differently than they used to. Before all this modern technology, we had to rely on our minds and memories to recall p

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Province announces additional funding for Brock Community Health Centre

Ron Davidson

May 5, 2022
1 min

Province announces additional funding for Brock Community Health Centre

KAILIE OORTWYN, Office of MPP Laurie Scott CANNINGTON: As part of the plan to stay open, the Ontario government is making an additional investment in local health care in Brock Township. The government is providing additional capital grant funding of up to $5 million and approval to award the construction contract for the Brock Community Health Centre (CHC). This increases the total capital grant for this important project to over $15 million. “This new building is so importa

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