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Health & Wellness

Your Guide to a Balanced Life: Where Health Meets Happiness

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CMHA Statement on Ceasing Operations

CMHA-Alberta Division has been informed by the CMHA-Alberta Southeast Region (CMHA-ASER) Board that they have made the difficult decision to cease operations effective immediately due to financial pressures.
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Letter to AMA Members from Dr. Paul Parks

Our colleagues across the health care spectrum deserve respect and support. So do family physicians, who cannot be replaced by nurse practitioners. Integrated teams have been demonstrated to be the best model for primary care — evidence supports the model. It is misleading to suggest otherwise.
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AMA President Addresses UCP Changes To AHS In Letter To Members

Today, in a letter to AMA members, President Dr. Paul Parks stated the following regarding concerns about potential changes to AHS structure and delivery of medical services by the UCP government.
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Understanding Influenza: Symptoms, Management, and Canadian Health Resources

Influenza (the flu) can sideline our health. Learn more on what influenza is, how to manage it, and where to go for credible resources.
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Toxic Workplaces: Bad News

I'll take a guess that most of us have had and unfortunate experience of a toxic workplace. If you haven't, here's what you're not missing.
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Mental Health: The Happiness Effect

Happiness is a positive emotion that is associated with well-being and contentment. It has been shown to have a positive effect on mental health, including reducing the risk of depression and anxiety, improving self-esteem, and promoting resilience.
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Self-Defense Isn't That Simple

While being able to fight is a part of women's self-defense, there is so much more to it.
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The Importance of Blood Pressure Monitoring

Blood pressure monitoring is an essential aspect of maintaining good health. This simple test can provide key information on your current health status.
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The Importance of Strength Training at Every Age

When we think of Strength Training, we often imagine muscle bound giants. While this is one area that many people enjoy, the reality is, Strength Training should be a part of all our lives in some capacity, at every stage of life.
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Mental Wellness: 5 Benefits of Meditation

Meditation is a practice that involves training the mind to focus and become more aware of one's thoughts and feelings. It also has health and wellness benefits, here's 5 of them.