Another New Year, Another New Diet?
Feeling bad about eating too much over the holidays? Are you planning on starting a diet in the New Year? You are not alone! The start of a new year […]
Tag Archives: Health Promotion
Fresh, Frozen and Canned, You Say?
In my own home, like in many others, I promote healthy eating by offering a variety of vegetables and fruit. Although I try my best and healthy eating is important […]
Addiction Matters – An Education Day for At-Risk Youth
Addiction is a growing issue in our province, particularly among our youth. A chronic health condition, addiction affects individuals, our families and communities. The good news is that addiction is […]
Parenting: A Life Changing Experience
How often have we heard the old adage “caring for a newborn comes naturally” or “being a mother is second nature to every woman?” Well, I am here to tell […]
Finding Balance: A Falls Prevention Campaign
Anyone can fall – but as we get older, our chances of falling and getting hurt increase. Falls have the potential to disable people, cause physical and mental distress and […]
Creating Community Connections: Sir William Ford Coaker Heritage Foundation
Building healthy communities is all about sharing – whether it’s sharing skills, goals, knowledge, good times or history. One group that truly understands this is the Sir William Ford Coaker […]
Pharmacists help patients kick “the butt”
Every 11 minutes a Canadian dies as a result of tobacco use (Health Canada). The dangers of smoking are no secret – cardiovascular and lung disease, cancer, spontaneous abortions, Sudden […]
Soft Ball a “Hit” in St. Lawrence
St. Lawrence, NL, is notorious for its skilled soccer players. But recently a group of volunteers have been working hard to bring another sport to life in the historical town […]
