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Ontario building new long-term care beds in Cannington and<br>the City of Kawartha Lakes

Apr 8, 20222 min read

Ontario building new long-term care beds in Cannington and<br>the City of Kawartha Lakes

VANESSA DE MATTEIS, Office of the Minister of Long-Term Care CANNINGTON: The Ontario government is adding 73 new and 247 upgraded...

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$17.1 million investment will expand lifesaving cancer treatment and improve access to care

Colleen Green

Apr 8, 20222 min read

$17.1 million investment will expand lifesaving cancer treatment and improve access to care

ALEXANDRA HILKENE, Office of Minister Elliott As part of its plan to build a stronger, more resilient healthcare system better prepared...

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

Colleen Green

Apr 8, 20222 min read

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

Maybe you’ve experienced coming to a gym and not really knowing where to start. Take heart, you’re not alone. Women love to exercise, but...

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Vision and Diabetes<br>by Tina Y. Gerber

Colleen Green

Apr 8, 20222 min read

Vision and Diabetes<br>by Tina Y. Gerber

Diabetes is a disease which prevents the body from making insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas. As a result, the metabolism of...

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Colleen Green

Mar 3, 20222 min read

Exercise after covid: Moving Forward

I have clients coming back after being off during the pandemic. I published an article on this a little while ago. I thought it best to...

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How to identify a healthy space when out in public

Colleen Green

Mar 3, 20222 min read

How to identify a healthy space when out in public

(NC) As access to indoor spaces varies by month and province, safety is top of mind for many of us as we enter stores, concert halls,...

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Colleen Green

Mar 3, 20222 min read

Top health and wellness trends in 2022

(NC) The core elements of staying healthy, such as eating well and exercising often, may never change. However, scientists and health...

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The language of Love<br>by Tina Y. Gerber

Colleen Green

Feb 17, 20222 min read

The language of Love<br>by Tina Y. Gerber

The language of love is how you express and communicate love to the people you care about the most. Of course, there is nothing wrong...

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The Exercise and Mental Health Connection

Colleen Green

Feb 17, 20222 min read

The Exercise and Mental Health Connection

While I am not an expert mental health professional, I am an expert fitness professional. Time and time again, I have seen the benefit of...

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Colleen Green

Feb 3, 20222 min read

The Heart of the Matter

February is Heart Month. While we are busy showing our love on valentines day, let’s give ourselves some love too. It allows blood to...

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HKPR medical officer addresses local vaccine concerns

Colleen Green

Jan 20, 20222 min read

HKPR medical officer addresses local vaccine concerns

DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard KAWARTHA LAKES: Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health...

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Aging is not what it used to be<br>by Tina Y. Gerber

Colleen Green

Jan 20, 20222 min read

Aging is not what it used to be<br>by Tina Y. Gerber

Over the last few years, I have noted the contrast between the ‘Baby Boomer’ seniors versus the ‘Depression Era’ seniors. The main...

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Colleen Green

Jan 20, 20222 min read

Attitude: Why Healthy Habits Matter

This being our fourth lockdown, I’m finding I have a lot more time on my hands. I’m reminded of a quote from my favourite poem called...

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DDSB to require Kindergarten students to wear masks

Colleen Green

Jan 13, 20221 min read

DDSB to require Kindergarten students to wear masks

DAN CEARNS, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, for The Standard DURHAM: The Durham District School Board (DDSB) has decided to require...

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Colleen Green

Jan 6, 20221 min read

Should you test your indoor air?

(NC) Testing your indoor air sounds like a great idea. But pollutants such as mould and chemicals are difficult to measure correctly, and...

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Tormented by an outbreak of hives by Tina Y. Gerber

Colleen Green

Jan 6, 20222 min read

Tormented by an outbreak of hives by Tina Y. Gerber

It started out like hives last September, after the death of my Mother and my corresponding retirement. Hives can affect 20 percent of...

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Ontario’s Seniors Home Safety Tax Credit Being Extended

Colleen Green

Dec 17, 20212 min read

Ontario’s Seniors Home Safety Tax Credit Being Extended

WALLACE PIDGEON, Minister’s Office, Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility The Ontario government is helping seniors stay in their homes...

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Uxbridge celebrates two health facility milestones

Colleen Green

Dec 2, 20212 min read

Uxbridge celebrates two health facility milestones

Uxbridge celebrates two health facility milestones by The Standard | December 2nd, 2021 Podcast https://thestandardnewspaper.ca/wp-conten...

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Who says being a senior means you can’t travel like you’re young by Tina Y. Gerber

Colleen Green

Dec 2, 20212 min read

Who says being a senior means you can’t travel like you’re young by Tina Y. Gerber

Who says being a senior means you can’t travel like you’re young by Tina Y. Gerber by The Standard | December 2nd, 2021 Podcast...

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Ontario Marks Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week

Colleen Green

Nov 4, 20212 min read

Ontario Marks Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week

SEAN DRISCOLL, Office of the Fire Marshal As part of Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week, happening November 1st to 7th, Ontario’s Office of...

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