She’s off and running! Within days of receiving her certification as a Registered Massage Therapist at the end of August, Hayley Smith had secured not one, but two jobs in her field. She joined the Oshawa branch of the popular new franchise called Massage Addict as well as her… Continue reading
You are not alone- that is one of the primary messages the local Alzheimer’s Society would like to convey to patients and their caregivers facing the symptoms of dementia that are most frequently tied to a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. Their moto- Help for Today, Hope for Tomorrow, sums… Continue reading
When it comes to health and fitness many people skip over stretching because they want results, they want visible results, and they want visible results now! Other people find stretching an inconvenience, especially when they are short on time. And although they exercise, they don’t take the time to… Continue reading
The County has secured a Lease Agreement for the premises located at 1003 Clonsilla Avenue to establish the Peterborough County-City Paramedics – West End Base effective September 1st. During their recent 10 Year Resources and Facilities Master Plan, Peterborough County-City Paramedics identified the west end of the city of… Continue reading
Each year in Ontario, about 250 people die of HPV-related cancers, and another 1000 will be diagnosed. HPV stands for Human Papilloma Virus, and most of us know it as the cause of warts. There are more than a hundred versions, or strains, of the virus and some are… Continue reading
It’s been a hot summer. And that may be the understatement of the year. When the temperature consistently hits these highs, it becomes difficult to stick to workout routines or even get outside for a walk. But, could there be benefits to getting outside and embracing the heat? Getting… Continue reading
Memorial Group Celebrates 150th Anniversary of Barnardo’s Work Barnardo – Hazelbrae Memorial Group are planning a celebration of the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the Barnardo organization in England, whose efforts to house and care for destitute children in London began when he opened up a home in… Continue reading
Years ago, I settled in for a long plane ride from Canada to Europe to attend my brother’s wedding. The flight attendant instructed us on seatbelt use, emergency exits, and oxygen masks. She reminded us that it was important to take care of our own needs first, before helping the… Continue reading
Melissa Blakely will be putting on a lot fewer miles in her daily routine beginning this month. After sharing space with Oasis Boutique owner Nancy Fallis in downtown Millbrook for all 13 years of her professional career as a Registered Massage Therapist, Melissa is realizing her dream of setting up… Continue reading
