Tag Archives: Alberta
Canadian Men’s Health Week
Posted on: Monday, June 10th, 2019 under blogMen’s Health Week is globally celebrated every year preceding Fathers Day in order to raise awareness for and shine light on men’s health issues. This year for Canadian Men’s Health Week (June 10-16, 2019), the Canadian Men’s Health Foundation will be focusing on “How to Be Healthy at Work” which encourages men to lead healthier […]
New Year, New Fitness Resolutions?
Posted on: Sunday, January 20th, 2019 under blogIt is well known that we are living in the century of technological advancements. We have revolutionized our world, but in this quest for the future, we have wreaked havoc on our bodies and health. Our sedentary (mostly sitting, very little physical activity) lifestyles combined with the temptations of a McDonald’s drive-thru on every block […]
Year-End Stress Management w/ Don Braun
Posted on: Monday, December 17th, 2018 under blogThe end of year crunch equals too much work, not enough time, and can be most stressful than all other months combined. At work, we are racing to complete our annual goals and make plans for the upcoming year. At school, we are preparing for finals exams and finishing projects. At home, we try to […]
“I HATE YOU!”
Posted on: Sunday, November 18th, 2018 under blog“I HATE YOU!” Screams your child from across the room. Eyes wide. Fists clenched. Feet stamped. Your child is fuming with anger. Anger can be a very uncomfortable emotion. It can be uncomfortable to feel, and it can certainly feel uncomfortable to be the target of another person’s anger. So how can we help our […]
Sleep is a Soldier’s Best Friend
Posted on: Sunday, November 11th, 2018 under blogLike a good diet and exercise healthy sleep habits have to be developed and are hard to maintain. Regular food, water, air and sleep are all physiologically critical for life and overall health. Effects of short-term sleep deprivation: reduced mental effectiveness, poor consciousness, problem solving, alertness, creativity and increased errors and accidents. Effects of long-term […]
Lest We Forget
Posted on: Sunday, November 4th, 2018 under blogAs we remember the loss of our fallen soldiers, we also acknowledge the troops that have witnessed or experienced life threatening events. War trauma made a great contribution to the current studies of PTSD. In the First World War, military psychiatry came to birth. The emotional trauma became known as shell shock because doctors were […]
Mental Health Awareness
Posted on: Sunday, October 7th, 2018 under blogMental health is MORE than mental illnesses Did you know 1 in 5 people in Canada in a given year will experience a mental health problem. There are many mental health concerns out there such as: depression, anxiety, psychosis, bereavement, etc. Here are some common signs: Withdrawing from people or activities you would normally enjoy. […]