Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess: 5 Simple, Scientifically Proven Steps to Reduce Anxiety, Stress, and Toxic Thinking by Dr. Caroline Leaf. Toxic thoughts, depression, anxiety-our mental mess is frequently aggravated by a chaotic world and sustained by an inability to manage our runaway thoughts. But we shouldn’t settle into this mental mess as if it’s just our new normal. There’s hope and help available to us, and the road to healthier thoughts and peak happiness may actually be shorter than you think. DrLeaf.com
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Bathroom Safety Saves Lives
Did you know that 80% of falls at home happen in the bathroom? This high-risk area combines slippery surfaces, water, and hard fixtures—creating the perfect environment for accidents. For seniors and individuals with mobility challenges, a simple slip can lead to serious injuries. Installing grab bars, non-slip mats, raised toilet seats, and walk-in tubs can significantly reduce the risk. Good lighting and clutter-free floors also play an important role in preventing falls. Making your bathroom safer isn’t just about convenience—it’s about protecting health, preserving independence, and giving peace of mind to you and your loved ones.
Should You Be Tested For Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder where breathing repeatedly stops and starts, often without your awareness. Left untreated, it can lead to high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and daytime fatigue. It affects mood, memory, and concentration, and increases the risk of accidents. Many people don’t know they have it, as symptoms like loud snoring or gasping often occur during sleep. A simple sleep test can diagnose it and help you get effective treatment. Testing could improve your sleep quality, health, and overall quality of life—making it a potentially life-saving decision you shouldn’t delay.
Healthy Blueberry Crisp
Healthy Blueberry Crisp. Preheat oven to 350°F. In a bowl, toss 4 cups fresh or frozen blueberries with 1 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tsp lemon juice, and 1 tbsp cornstarch. Pour into a baking dish. In another bowl, mix 1 cup rolled oats, 1/3 cup almond flour, 1/4 cup chopped nuts, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, and 2 tbsp coconut oil or butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over berries. Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden and bubbly. Serve warm, with Greek yogurt. Enjoy!
Make a Splash This Summer
Discover a fun and accessible way to explore south Winnipeg by water with Splash Dash Boat Tours, departing from the docks at The Pony Corral. Perfect for seniors, the tour is wheelchair-friendly with minimal walking required—buses and vans can drop off right near the dock, and free parking is available on-site. Relax as certified captains from Transport Canada guide you along the scenic Red River, sharing fascinating stories and local history. After your cruise, enjoy a delicious meal indoors or on the patio at The Pony Corral. It’s a perfect summer outing to add to your bucket list!
Is It ADHD or Just Menopause?
More women over 40 are seeking help for brain fog, forgetfulness, anxiety, and poor focus—often assuming it’s “just menopause.” While hormonal changes in perimenopause and postmenopause can impact memory and mood, there’s growing recognition that undiagnosed ADHD may also be at play. Declining estrogen, particularly estradiol, affects dopamine and serotonin—key neurotransmitters involved in attention and emotional regulation. For some women, this hormonal shift unmasks previously manageable attention challenges, tipping them into full-blown symptoms of ADHD. The overlap is striking: poor focus, emotional reactivity, insomnia, disorganization, and memory issues can be signs of either menopause or ADHD—or both. At Uptown Integrative Health, our team of Naturopathic doctors, nurse practitioner and therapist take a comprehensive approach: offering support in assessing hormonal health, lifestyle, and cognitive patterns.
Runner’s Knee?
Runner’s knee, or patellofemoral pain syndrome, is a common condition that causes pain around or behind the kneecap, especially during activity. Physiotherapy plays a vital role in recovery by addressing muscle imbalances, poor alignment, and movement patterns. A physiotherapist will assess hip, knee, and ankle mechanics, then guide you through targeted exercises to strengthen the quadriceps, glutes, and core. Stretching tight muscles and improving joint mobility are also key. Manual therapy, taping, and education on proper footwear or running form may be included. With consistent physiotherapy, most people see significant pain reduction and a safe return to running.
Hobbies for Health
Engaging in hobbies is a fun and effective way for seniors to support their health and well-being. Activities like gardening, walking clubs, swimming, and yoga encourage physical movement, which helps maintain strength, flexibility, and balance. Creative hobbies such as painting, knitting, or playing music stimulate the brain and can reduce stress. Puzzles, crosswords, and reading help keep memory and cognition sharp. Group hobbies like dance classes or book clubs foster social connections, which are vital for emotional health. Choosing activities that bring joy while promoting movement or mental engagement is a powerful way for seniors to stay healthy and fulfilled.
New Natural Health Spotlight
White Horse Family Wellness, founded in early 2025 by Dr. Kristen Mitteness and Dr. Caitlin Reimer, brings family-centered chiropractic care to Headingley. Located at 5423B Portage Avenue, the clinic offers a welcoming space where individuals and families can pursue better health and well-being. As both chiropractors and mothers, Dr. Kristen and Dr. Caitlin are passionate about helping families create a legacy of generational health. Their mission is to inspire families to prioritize wellness through personalized chiropractic care. To learn more or book an appointment, visit WhiteHorseFamilyWellness.com or call 204-889-5520.
Comprehensive Heart Care Services
LifeSmart Medical – Osborne location is home to Cardio 1, specialist clinic offering cardiology, endocrinology (diabetes), and respiratory care. Cardio 1 focuses on improving community care for patients with cardio-metabolic conditions, such as heart disease and respiratory illnesses. LifeSmart Health collaborates closely with Cardio 1 to provide patients with comprehensive care options. To see a physician, request a referral from your current doctor or a LifeSmart physician. Our clinic emphasizes a patient-centered, team-based approach with coordinated care from doctors, nurses, educators, and pharmacists. We offer diagnostic tests, some with additional costs. Cardio 1 ( www.cardio1.ca) is located at our 2-230 Osborne Street location.
Improve Your Focus & Concentration
Very often the brain and nervous system become fatigued and overloaded. Much like a computer receiving too much data all at once, the brain can become overwhelmed, slow down, or even crash. This can result in an inability to focus, brain fog, memory loss, ADD/ADHS-like symptoms, a “wired” feeling, or the inability to cope with daily life. The key to turning these conditions around is to give the body what it needs to strengthen specific areas of the brain and nervous system. This can be achieved naturally with specialized nutritional formulations, which will replenish the body and alleviate symptoms.
