Marketplace Magazine Articles

2007

Canada’s New Good Food Guide is Released  April 2007
The long awaited new Canada’s Food Guide is now out and available to Canadians to help steer consumers to a healthy diet and lifestyle. Much of the messaging is the same as in the past, but there have been some marked improvements. There is no better time than now to begin looking at what we eat and how it contributes to a healthy body and healthy life.

2006

Breast Screening Best Hope for Early Detection  October 2006
Cancer is a word that conjures up a great deal of fear. It is often a diagnosis that begins a difficult journey of illness and treatment and thoughts about life and death. It can be a pivotal moment for many people.

Are You In Jeopardy? Home Safety Re-Visited  September 2006
Did you know that 1 in 3 seniors experience a fall each year. Of these, 50% will fall more than once. At least 90% of hip fractures among seniors are related to falls and up to 50% of seniors who have a hip fracture require long term care one year later.

Summer Sun Sense  July 2006
We have lots to enjoy here in Bruce County. We have the gorgeous shoreline, sandy beaches, the escarpment, trails, open space and magnificent sunsets. Of course these are but a few reasons why we love living here and thousands of others come to visit!

2005

Soups That Are Both Hearty and Heart Healthy  February 2005
February is Healthy Heart Month. It is the perfect time to think about reducing your risk for heart disease through physical activity, smoke-free living and lower fat eating. This month I’d like to share a couple a hearty and heart healthy soup recipes with you to help warm you on frosty days. Soups generally freeze well, so they are also excellent for those days when you don’t feel like cooking.

Be Active in Winter  January 2005
Happy New Year! It is the time of resolutions and new beginnings. It is also the time of year when people find it most difficult to get outside and stay physically active. The good news is that several shoreline communities have indoor walking programs available to help us to stay active.

2004

Reading Food Labels Helps Us to Make Better Choices  December 2004
Food labels are a great source of information. The information, if you take the time to read it, can help you to be a savvy shopper and to better follow Canada’s Food Guide to Healthy Eating. When you are out shopping in the next few weeks, try to take a little extra time to check out the nutrition information on the food labels.

Calling All Readers to Make Comment  November 2004
Your input to this column helps me to be more effective in my topic choice and writing.

Prostate Cancer is Most Common Male Cancer  September 2004
In some ways, the prostate gland is a little like our appendix. We don’t give it much thought until it starts causing us problems.

Food Poisoning Will Spoil Your Party  July 2004
There is nothing like a good barbecue with friends.  Don’t let poor food handling spoil your get together.  The following safety tips are from the Public Health Unit’s health inspectors.  They offer good advice when cooking inside as well!

The Social Determinants of Health  June 2004
Firstly, our social environment affects our health.  Secondly, the risks of experiencing the negative impacts of these social determinants of health are often clustered in the same people.

Walking is an Activity for a Lifetime  April 2004
Walking, like any physical activity, improves our fitness, health and mental well-being.  It refreshes the mind, reduces fatigue and increases energy

Well Sampling Helps Ensure Safe Drinking Water  March 2004
Safe drinking water is an important topic.  This month I would like to encourage those of you who use private wells to sample your wells regularly, to be certain that your drinking water is safe for you and your family.

2003

Elder Abuse is a Crime  August 2003
Some topics are much harder to talk about than others, and this month may prove to be the most difficult of all.  It may also be the most important issue, as it relates to your health, your quality of life, and your risk for injury.  The issue is elder abuse, and chances are, that you know someone who is affected.

Cooking For One – It is Still Worth It  March 2003
Although planning and preparing meals for one (or even two) can be a challenge, healthy eating helps us to feel our best every day.  If you have been used to preparing meals for a large family, or not used to cooking at all, it will take some time and an open mind to accommodate to preparing nutritious and delicious meals for yourself.

Daily B.R.E.A.D. Can Improve Your Heart Health  February 2003
February – It is heart month.  The Heart and Stroke Foundation will be doing their canvas and of course, there is Valentine’s Day, which is all about the heart (and chocolate).  We all know that it is important to have heart, and a healthy one at that.  This month, I would like address women and heart, and more specifically, heart health.

2002

Grandfathers Can Play Starring Roles in the Lives of Their Grandchildren  August 2002
So often in the past, men have been relegated to the role of provider, conqueror, and protector.  Restricted by time and cultural norms, it has not always been easy for men to be nurturers and to form close and meaningful relationships with their children.   If this rings true for you, read on.