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Pickpockets use distraction Police are warning the public of a new generation of pickpockets on the prowl. Thieves wearing medical face masks engage their victim, often a senior, asking for directions or making friendly conversation in order to distract them. While they’re chatting, wallets are taken, pockets are picked and valuables are stolen.  Source: CTV […]
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Thumbs up to the finalists in the 2025 National Impact Challenge for Solutions for Healthy Aging. From wearable sensors for all monitoring to web based self-assessment tools for home safety and use of A1 in remote care each project showed considerable promise. To check out finalists visit agewell.ca Thumbs down to exercising after lunch and […]
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Looking on the bright side A good attitude may do more than just brighten your day. According to Harvard Health, a series of studies confirmed that being a “glass-half-full” kind of person is associated with increased longevity. One study published in JAMA Internal Medicine revealed that optimistic patients who had undergone coronary artery bypass were […]
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The science of happiness  • With these five small yet powerful steps the author of “New Happy “suggests you’ll experience more happiness each and every day.  • Share your feelings with others you trust. Research shows it’s better than keeping feelings to yourself. • Focus on the next step more than the end goal. Remind […]
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Rub-a-Dub-Dub We all enjoy a nice warm bath every now and again, but are there ways to improve on your personal hygiene that will make life easier: Don’t bathe too often or too long. You might not need to shower every day, especially if you aren’t doing much physical activity. Too long in the bath […]