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A Hero’s Legacy, a Terry Fox film for ARTA

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I, like many others, hold Terry Fox in high regard and consider him a national treasure. Through the years, people have shared that he is an unmatched inspiration to them, like the Innisfail couples I featured in Golden Nuggets in November 2023. Bill Hoppins and Patrick Gleason and their spouses, all retired Chinook’s Edge teachers, have fond memories of the times they have shared organizing the annual Terry Fox Run in Innisfail since 1981. Read about their story here. Recently the Albert Retired Teachers Association (ARTA) reached out to me…

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Weight Loss Strategies and Exercise Tips to Get Fit and Stay Healthy

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Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight is a journey that can feel challenging, yet it’s incredibly rewarding. Whether you’re looking to shed a few pounds or adopt a healthier, more active lifestyle, the key lies in integrating effective weight loss strategies with consistent exercise routines. You can achieve long-lasting results by combining mindful habits, exercise, and healthy eating. In this blog, let’s talk about the practical tips and exercise techniques that not only help you lose weight but also support overall health and fitness for the long term. Understanding Weight…

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Understanding “Good” vs. “Bad” Joint Pain, and When to See a Doctor

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Pain is necessary for survival because it helps us heal, protects us, and tells us when something is wrong. However, it becomes a problem if it lingers for too long or causes us to stop moving. In fact, nearly half of Americans over the age of 50 experience such severe joint pain that negatively impact daily activities. Stanford researcher and physical therapist Corey Rovzar, PhD, DPT offers practical tips and some hope for those with chronic joint pain. What is pain’s “working”? The experience of pain begins with local tissue…

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GLP-1 Medication and Alcohol: What the Research Says About Cravings, Tolerance, and Change

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GLP-1 Medication and Alcohol: What the Research Says About Cravings, Tolerance, and Change GLP-1 and Alcohol — A Surprising Shift? If you’re taking a GLP-1 weight loss medication like semaglutide (Wegovy, Ozempic) or tirzepatide (Mounjaro), you might have noticed something unexpected: Your relationship with alcohol has changed. Some people report a lower tolerance. Others say their usual glass of wine now feels too much — or that they don’t fancy alcohol at all anymore. You are not alone in experiencing this change, and it is not just in your head.…

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5 Ways Weight Loss Supports Improved Cardiovascular Health (pegged to American Heart Month)

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Weight loss is about more than just looking and feeling better—though that is a part of it! ; losing weight is also one of the best things you can do for your heart health. Carrying extra weight makes your cardiovascular system work harder and makes you more likely to get heart disease. The good news is that losing even just 5 to 10 percent of your body weight can have a significant impact on your heart. To commemorate American Heart Month, Dr. A. Mikhail Botvinov, our board-certified general surgeon at…

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Lifestyle, habits, and diet: small changes for weight loss

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Building healthy habits that you can maintain over time is just as important as following a diet or going to the gym every day to lose weight. When it comes to helping you reach your weight loss goals, even making small adjustments to your eating habits, exercise routine, amount of sleep, and stress management strategies can have a big impact. We’ll talk about important habits that help you lose weight in a healthy way here, like eating more protein, moving with mindfulness, controlling your portions, and other things. Additionally, we…

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