In a recent Toronto marathon, one runner defied the odds completing the 26.2 mile race in under four hours. An accomplishment many of us can’t fathom, it should also be mentioned that this competitor was 85 years old! Canadian Ed Whitlock born March 6th 1931, broke the world record, leaving spectators awestruck, and inspired. While […]
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Loneliness is an emotion more common than depression, and the effect has been likened to the health risks of cigarettes, or alcoholism. In an age of technology, it seems like socializing on a face to face basis is a lost art, and as interactive as our society is on screen, we can’t thrive this way. […]
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55+ Albertans have a great event to look forward to this summer. This is the Alberta 55 Plus Summer Games. The Alberta’s premier multi-sport and cultural event brings many benefits to those taking part in the event. Here is your chance to test out your physical skills and pursue social, intellectual and creative abilities through […]
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New Year Resolutions for the Active Adult for a Healthy and Happy 2013 Half a month has gone sine a New Year has begun and this is the time when you can ask whether you are sticking to your New Year resolutions. We all make New Year resolutions. Some of us make up our minds […]
Continue ReadingLet me start by revealing that I am over 50 (going on 60 actually) and am well aware of how difficult it can be to keep the expanding waistline in check. A week of cutting out sugar, holding back on the booze and exercising a little more used to be all that was required to […]
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