Social interactions are critical to happiness even when those social interactions occur with an acquaintance or stranger, as opposed to a close friend or partner, according to Iris Lok, a UBC Ph.D. student in psychology. The pandemic severally restricted our social interactions. It is now time to prioritize social interactions given that loneliness is terrible for our health. Social isolation is associated with many health risks including; high blood pressure, heart disease, depression, cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease. A retirement residence can provide the perfect balance of social interaction and independence, which is good for our overall health and well-being.

Spring is in the air and it’s time for renewal and rebirth. At Fit 4 Life, we believe in prevention, proactivity, and planning for your future health and wellness. Fit 4 Life can help you find a new you through setting realistic and attainable goals, tracking and providing one-on-one meetings to analyze your progress, and tailoring your program to your needs. A combination of interval training, free weights, extra cardio, bikes, and treadmills are used in a program that best suits you. You may also benefit from the partner businesses in our building, providing other holistic health and wellness services.

I hope you enjoyed the first monthly edition of the WellnessNews Choices for Healthy Living® here in Moose Jaw! Healthy Living means making positive daily choices and taking personal ownership to enrich our life in areas such as our physical, emotion, social, occupational, financial, and spiritual wellbeing. Moose Jaw has so much to offer, and this monthly resource will help to connect you to so many local supports, deals and offers. Please share with your family & friends, like our FB page, and subscribe to local health tips via email – online at www.skwellnesshub.ca!

Fit 4 Life is Moose Jaw’s newest fitness facility and wellness studio, located in the city’s oldest building. With membership rates that are less than $10 per week, the women-only club offers an environment that’s non-intimidating and provides stimulating music to keep you motivated. At Fit 4 Life, any woman can participate and see results, regardless of age or physical fitness level. With personal attention and guidance, you can feel confident that you are getting the most out of your exercise program. Fit 4 Life also offers tanning services, far infrared sauna therapy sessions, and much more!

Is your scalp clean enough? The benefits of a clean scalp are endless. Your scalp can be host to a multitude of residues coming from multiple sources – environmental, hormonal, waxes and polymers from hair products, excess oil production and/or medicinal residues. These can clog your hair follicles and impede your hair growth. Twice yearly, a residue treatment should be performed to reduce the amount of residue on your scalp and increase hair growth. Continuing the cleansing process at home and maintaining the cleanliness of your scalp is achieved with at-home products consisting of natural, Canadian, handmade shampoos and scalp lotions.

A Retirement Living Residence is not just a convenient place to live, it’s an environment in which you can pursue your passions, thrive, and continue living with purpose. It may be daunting to think about moving into a retirement home, but have you considered how your life might improve by making this change? Meet a new network of friends, build new relationships, take part in activities you once enjoyed, or commit to learning something new! Leave the worrying behind when it comes to home maintenance, meal preparation and your own safety – and have us do it for you!

Holistic health encompasses physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being. It focuses on every aspect of one’s life, including daily habits and routines, stress management, weight loss, mental health, hormones, sleep, and so much more. Whole food nutrition and the effects it has on our bodies, our mindset, our confidence, and our overall health and wellness is also a major focus of holistic health. With the support of one-on-one coaching, you can learn to better understand your overall health and work with a coach to create a completely customized program that keeps you on track and encourages you to stay motivated.

Strong With Nature Yoga is designed to make it easy for people to get movement into their life. Learn how to connect with yourself through mindfulness and support your life with what nature gives you. Strong With Nature Yoga helps you unite your movement practice with the community by taking what you learn on your mat out into your daily life. Workshops and events help people learn more about their own body and how to easily add mobility into their day. Private sessions allow for customized training. Check out the online classes/programs library to take with you on the go!

Green Up! with GRAMS is 100% plant-based, certified organic, natural, and GMO-free. The first and only formulation of its kind, Green Up! with GRAMS combines the raw power of greens, red fruits, and superfoods (like spirulina, chlorella, acai and goji), along with a potent dose of immune-boosting mushrooms and fatigue-fighting adaptogenic herbs. This powerful and nourishing combination offers important antioxidants, and soothing and stress-relieving benefits to help you energize your nutrition and power up your health. Diversify your diet with Green Up! with GRAMS – enjoy it daily in your favourite smoothie, juice, or simply mixed with water.