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.
Community News
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.
Did You Know?
Drinking a hot beverage on a hot day can actually help cool you down? When you drink something hot, your body produces sweat to regulate its temperature, and the evaporation of that sweat helps to cool you down.
Words to Live By
“Have faith that everything will work out exactly as planned.” – Keith Macpherson
Red River Adventure Awaits
Set out on a guided Splash Dash boat tour along the scenic Red River for a memorable mix of adventure, history, and riverfront charm. Departing from The Pony Corral aboard Transport Canada–certified vessels, each ride showcases the beautiful views of Winnipeg’s shorelines, accompanied by engaging stories from a spirited captain. Before or after your tour, enjoy food, drinks, and patio vibes at The Pony Corral—making it the perfect outing for family and friends.
Boosting your Immune System with Reiki
Did you know that Reiki can help improve immune function? Reiki offers a powerful, yet often overlooked, way to strengthen the immune system. It works by stimulating energy flow throughout the body, enhancing vitality and resilience. Reiki shifts energies in key areas—the gut, heart, and nervous system—to restore feelings of balance, improve immune function, and encourage faster recovery from illness. By clearing energetic blockages in a gentle and non-invasive way, Reiki ensures the body’s natural defenses are primed and effective. Whether used alongside conventional medicine or as a preventive wellness practice, Reiki supports your well-being at its core.
Are You A Mosquito Magnet?
Did you ever wonder why some people are mosquito magnets, while others are hardly bothered? One theory is based on the fact that your skin is a source of elimination. Eat too much garlic, and it will literally come through your pores. If sugars are not metabolized properly, the byproducts must be eliminated, and one of those pathways is the skin. It is believed that mosquitos are attracted to the excess metabolized sugar. Vitamin B1 is known to help the body burn sugars more efficiently, thereby reducing excess sugar coming out of the pores, and your skin from attracting mosquitos. Nutritional testing can reveal if you are lacking B1 and other essential nutrients that are making you a mosquito magnet.
Local Business Spotlight
Total Tub is a Manitoba-based company specializing in bathroom safety and accessibility solutions. We provide and install high-quality Canadian-made products including Quick Tub® shower conversions, grab bars, railings, and wall-mounted benches. Our services promote independent living for individuals with mobility challenges, helping reduce the risk of slips and falls—80% of which occur in the bathroom. As licensed installers and authorized dealers, we proudly offer OBC/AODA-compliant solutions for both residential and commercial needs. Locally owned and operated, we’re small enough to listen, big enough to deliver.
Managing Your Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a condition where breathing stops during sleep, causing fatigue and health risks. Self-care helps manage symptoms. Maintain a healthy weight, sleep on your side, and avoid alcohol or sedatives before bed. Quit smoking and follow a regular sleep schedule. Use CPAP or prescribed devices consistently and keep them clean. Managing related conditions like high blood pressure and GERD is also important. Create a calm sleep environment and limit screen time before bed. Always consult a doctor for diagnosis and treatment. Self-care supports medical therapy but doesn’t replace it.
