Health

Local artist donates works to Montfort Hospital Birthing Centre

Marlene Munroe de Montigny celebrated during Oct. 8 reception

The worlds of art and medicine joined together for a special ceremony at Montfort Hospital on Oct. 8.  That evening,… Continue reading “Local artist donates works to Montfort Hospital Birthing Centre”

To my brother’s dismay, I sported ‘The Trucker’ style moustache for Movember, 2024. PHOTO: JOHN COYNE

Simple blood test leads to early cancer diagnosis 

Movember message: get checked to stop disease in its tracks

For more than a decade, I’ve participated in Movember. It was a bit of a joke at first, just a… Continue reading “Simple blood test leads to early cancer diagnosis “

Dementia is an umbrella term used to describe a number of progressive brain diseases, including Parkinson’s Disease, Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia. The number of people diagnosed with some form of dementia locally is expected to more than double by 2030 to about 60,000. Photo: Silvia from Pixabay

Dementia Society launches online learning hub

The Dementia Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County has posted its educational material online to make sure that anyone affected… Continue reading “Dementia Society launches online learning hub”

Person seated and stretching on yoga mat over one extended leg while other leg is bent.

Focusing on heart health and breathing can be a game changer

We have a choice. We can either reinforce stress and fear or, we can tap into emotions like joy, compassion, or gratitude. They can benefit the entire body.