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Get fit in the winter months
Wednesday November 19 2008


BRAMPTON - (NC)-Cold winter winds, dangerous icy patches on the sidewalk, and sometimes physical limitations can deter many seniors from being active during the winter months.

While skating, skiing or snowshoeing are exciting, they are also very taxing for many and can be dangerous for some. The good news is that there are many fun, effective indoor fitness programs that can keep seniors in top shape in 2009.

"Keeping fit in the winter months is essential to our health as we age," says Rob Huppée, Vice President Fitness, Recreation and Nutrition Programs, Origin Retirement Communities. "By keeping your muscular strength and endurance levels up, you can reduce your risk for falls, and remain mobile and able to more easily transition into spring and summer outdoor activities."

Strength training, aqua-fitness, tai-chi, modified yoga and even Nordic pole walking, are all activities that can be enjoyed indoors.

For those living in retirement communities, such as the new Origin Evergreen community in Mississauga, Ontario, other options can include dance classes, which are not only good for the body but also the mind. They offer an opportunity to socialize with others.

"Many seniors who live on their own tend to become 'shut-ins' during the winter months," says Huppée. "The benefit of living in a retirement community such as Origin Evergreen is that you can join in on social fitness programs, or group...

Pay attention to drainage issues
Thursday November 13 2008
By ALAN R. HICKMAN, Special to The Guardian
BRAMPTON - As the days draw in and the skies go grey and the winds grow chill, most people's thoughts don't usually turn to drainage. Be that as it may, a little attention now to how water enters and leaves a property can save a lot of headaches later...
What is blood cholesterol?
Wednesday November 12 2008
News Canada
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(NC)-Cholesterol is one of the fats in your blood. Your body uses it to make cell membranes, vitamin D and hormones. High levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in the blood, often called bad cholesterol, can promote the build-up of...

Debunking myths about hepatitis in Canada
Monday November 3 2008
News Canada
BRAMPTON - (NC)-Hepatitis A and B are not just travellers diseases, they can travel to you right here in Canada. Dr. Morris Sherman, a medical advisor for the Canadian Liver Foundation, debunks the myths about hepatitis A and B and offers advice on how you and...