The question is: Can you stick to it for more than a few weeks? If you’re honest with yourself the answer is no. If people could stick to diets, we wouldn’t have a new fad popping up every week. Sometimes people will say “I’m lazy” or “I’m not motivated.” The only solution to “lazy” is to “try harder” — and we know that willpower alone will never be enough. Willpower is essentially saying “I will fight myself and win.” What can you do? You create a way of living that doesn’t rely on willpower.

Hearing loss has long been considered a normal and an acceptable part of aging. It is common as estimates suggest that it affects 2 out of 3 adults, age 70 and older. Unfortunately, hearing loss is seldom treated. In the U.S., for example, only 14 percent of adults who have hearing loss wear hearing aids. An important emerging body of research, however, suggests that diminished hearing may be a significant risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia — and that the association between hearing loss and cognitive decline potentially begins at very low levels of impairment.

Did you know there are ways you can prevent it? Or maybe you’ve been putting off getting the vaccine? Most people know about the publicly funded vaccine for people over the age of 65, however, there are two different vaccines to help prevent pneumonia. One or both may be publicly funded for you, regardless of your age! Many factors go into assessing eligibility for the vaccines, so it is worth asking if you qualify. Your Central Alberta Co-op Pharmacists are ready to answer ALL your questions related to pneumonia and they do the injections when appropriate.

April is National Foot Health Awareness Month. Feet are both a critical component and gauge of our well-being, and yet, they rarely cross people’s minds — unless they are in pain. The average person takes approximately 10,000 steps per day, and with 26 bones plus 33 joints, our feet serve as the foundation for the rest of our body. If the feet are not mechanically sound, it can affect the knees, hips and even the lower back. You’ll need your feet to carry you an average of 115,000 miles in your lifetime; therefore, avoiding foot problems should be a priority!

85% of our population will have an episode of disabling back pain at some point! Sedentary and sitting lifestyles are significant factors that reflect our busy lifestyles, commuting to work, driving kids around, sitting at a desk, etc. We’re meant to move; prolonged positions of any kind can be aggravating. Simple tips are to stretch in the morning before getting out of bed, use pillows between your knees while you sleep, get up and move at least once per hour. Both passive and active treatments are very important for back health such as physiotherapy, massage therapy, and exercise.

Mon, Mar 23, “Five Money Questions for Women.” Shares perspective on a process woman can use to identify financial goals and set a strategy. For women of all ages.
Mon, Mar 30, “Rules of the Road.” Introduction to the Edward Jones 10 Rules of the Road to investing for clients and prospects. For all investors.
Venue: Paint of Interest, North of Superstore. 6:30 – 8:30 pm Mondays. RSVP is required either by phone at 403-341-9344 or email [email protected]. $5 per person payable directly to the venue.