LAUREN WALKER Special to The Standard Let's take a closer look at how our emotions and physical health are connected and how we can improve that connection. Let's dive into some healthy habits. Whether it's taking a half hour to go for a walk, taking an art course or meditation. An activity that allows you to disconnect from the outside world and reconnect with yourself. Exercise You knew I'd get here sooner or later. Movement is a natural high which releases happy hormones i

TINA Y. GERBER-MCCURLEY Special to The Standard I have said this many times, God didn't promise you a life without pain, struggle or hardships. He did, however, promise to give you strength to get through it. It is important to keep those parts working properly by remaining active. Keeping body parts active as you age is essential to maintaining your independence, helping to reduce pain, and preventing further injuries. Since my visit to the hospital, last December, I will ad

RYAN YOUNG, RMH KAWARTHA LAKES: Ross Memorial Hospital is inviting community members to help shape the future of healthcare in Kawartha Lakes. Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) is hosting four Community Town Halls, focused on Master Planning and what the future holds for our hospital and community. Whether it be physical infrastructure and the long-term space needs of the hospital, to clinical programs which will be needed over the next 10 – 20 years to serve our community, the To

COLLEEN GREEN The Standard For Jamie McTaggart, life changed dramatically at just 25 years old when unexplained numbness in her left leg and foot led to a diagnosis which would shape her future: multiple sclerosis (MS). “I couldn’t understand why it was happening,” Ms. McTaggart recalls. “It was scary, especially because my grandmother had MS and her condition worsened very quickly. I was terrified of what my future might look like.” Diagnosed in 2009, Ms. McTaggart began nav

by Lauren Walker My favourite go to snack is apples dipped in peanut butter. I don't mind bruises on my apples, I'll happily gobble them down any time. They may be flawed on the outside but just as sweet on the inside. The so called 'imperfections' on the outside can effect how we see ourselves and effect our physical wellness. Let's look into the mind and body connection. Emotional Wellness - There are those who find it difficult to make meaningful change because of unresolv

COLLEEN GREEN The Standard Ontario has become the first province in Canada to publicly fund the drug vorasidenib tablets (VORANIGO) for eligible adults living with a specific type of glioma, marking a significant shift in how quickly patients can access breakthrough treatments. The funding comes through Ontario’s Funding Accelerated for Specific Treatments (FAST) program, an initiative designed to shorten the gap between federal approval, by Health Canada, and public access

by Tina Y. Gerber - McCurley Every generation has its own battles; our parents and grandparents went through war, famine, and grew up in the middle of a worldwide economic meltdown. They struggled with high costs, job insecurity, and political conflicts. Things have not changed, and many are still overwhelmed today, as most media wants to keep us scared and agitated. Sometimes, life doesn't make sense. There are moments when the path ahead feels uncertain. Faith means believi

DARRYL KNIGHT Local Journalism Initiative Reporter for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Paramedics in Kawartha Lakes are keeping pace with rising call volumes, while maintaining strong response times, according to the 2025 Operational Key Performance Indicators (O-KPIs) report, presented to Council, on Tuesday, March 10th. Last year, paramedics responded to more than 14,000 patient calls, or, roughly one call every 37 minutes. Despite the increase in demand, the service met or

KIM COULTER RMH Foundation KAWARTHA LAKES: The Ross Memorial Hospital (RMH) Foundation is happy to welcome the team from Mary Brown’s Chicken, in Lindsay, as the newest member of the WE ARE THE ROSS Business Community! Peter Patel presented the proceeds of the Mary Brown’s Guest Appreciation Event fundraiser to Kim Coulter, RMH Foundation Communications Specialist, on Tuesday, March 10th. Over the two-day event, on March 4th to 5th, $1,550 was raised to support critical inv