The revolutionary exercise routine and complete well-being workout called Laughter Yoga is sweeping the world, spreading rapidly across 72 countries—and this fall classes are coming to Miramichi. “As of August 10, 2014, I became a Certified Laughter Yoga Leader and I am looking forward to running classes,” says Patsy Martin. The concept of Laughter Yoga…

When you search Kangoo Jumps on YouTube, you find pages of videos of people bouncing in springy shoes that look like a cross between a ski boot and a roller blade. The activity best known on international levels, and very competitive in places like Germany, Russia and Hungary, is slowly trickling to Canada. Toronto has…

Do you have a patient experience that we can learn from? Do you have an interest in helping Horizon Health Network make the patient experience the best that it can be? Then becoming a volunteer Patient Experience Advisor might be the role for you. Horizon Health Network is looking for people willing to share their…

Digging for information relative to oral health and associated topics, I was surprised to learn a single kiss had the potential of sharing over 500 different types of disease-causing germs and viruses. According to the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), a professional association of more than 35,000 general dentists, “Not knowing who you are kissing […]

During June 2-6, 2014, Miramichi will roll out its Biggest Quitter Challenge. The aim of the challenge is to help individuals stop smoking one week at a time. It involves a commitment to: Quit smoking, Reduce tobacco use, Continue to live smoke free, Maintain a smoke free home, garage and environment, Make your surroundings safer…

March is Nutrition Month! This year’s theme is Simply Cook and Enjoy. You will find lots of great classes on this month’s schedule that will help you do just that. Please see the full schedule below for all the details. Feel free to share with others or post in your workplace. To register for a…

New Brunswickers are encouraged to observe Heart Month by taking steps to lower their risk of developing heart-related illnesses. “Each February, Heart Month is recognized across Canada,” said Health Minister Hugh Flemming. “It is an initiative organized by the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation to raise awareness of heart disease and stroke, while providing an…

by Margaret Young, RD, MSc Sobeys Registered Dietitian Let’s change the way we think about snacks. For many, snacking means late night chips and pop in front of the TV or a sweet treat at the coffee shop. But snacks, done right, can make you more productive, energetic and alert. And if weight loss is…

CNIB’s 3rd Annual Dining in the Dark is a unique dining experience of exceptional food, inspiration and blindfolds. The event is on March 29th at the Newcastle Lions Club and all the proceeds from this event will go directly to support those in our community living with vision loss to gain the skills and confidence…

New Brunswick’s Pediatric Oncology Patient Navigator Program is conducting a confidential, online survey to improve children’s cancer care services across the province. The program is looking for parents/guardians of children or teenagers, who were under 17 years of age at the time of the cancer diagnosis, between the years of 2005 and 2013, to provide…

Start Your Day the Right Way by Margaret Young, RD, MSc Sobeys Registered Dietitian You’ve all heard the sayings: Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and supper like a pauper. The truth is, breakfast really is the best way to start your day.…

Mighty Miramichi’s Biggest Loser Challenge 8 starts on Monday, Sept 9th and there’s still room for a few more teams to register. During the last challenge teams lost 419.6 lbs! Peak Performance Health Center is offering the Biggest Loser Challenge to promote healthy living. The registration fee is $250 + tax per person with four…