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Travel Vaccines & Medications
Are you feeling that unmistakable itch of wanderlust? Ready to pack your bags and explore the world? Before you embark...
Embracing Community and Fitness at Our Local YMCA in Welland
Are you looking for a place that goes beyond the standard gym experience? Look no further than the Niagara Centre...
Save the Pumpkins: get checked for cancer this October
The Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant (HNHB) Regional Cancer Program is reminding everyone to “Save the Pumpkins” and book a mammogram....
Advice for Life: Pain Management
Pain management is one of the most complicated yet critical areas of healthcare. Everyday, you or someone you know is...
Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
Every September Alzheimer’s Disease International encourages people to take part in World Alzheimer’s Month to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease...
PharmaChoice Advice for Life: Oral Health
Our oral health plays a vital role in our daily lives, extending far beyond just a pretty smile. It influences...
Get Involved with Bruce Trail Day – Sunday October 1st, 2023!
The Niagara Bruce Trail Club, in collaboration with the Bruce Trail Conservancy, is welcoming everyone to join us as we...
Reading Food Labels
Serving Size: The recommended serving for a particular food or how many servings are in the package. Don’t overlook this...
Garden City Classic
The YMCA of Niagara is equal parts excited and honoured to announce its partnership with the Garden City Classic Event,...
#AskTheExperts: What is the Role of a Personal Support Worker?
Our PSWs are trained to maintain constant support and comprehensive safety supervision. From assisting with mobility to administering medication, our...
21 Tips for Travelling with Diabetes
Managing Diabetes Highlights: Packing insulin and other diabetes supplies for car and air travel Managing blood glucose levels with time...
The Balancing Act of Aging
It may come as no surprise to you that aging is associated with declining balance. This is because our balance...
Caregivers Need a Break – Respite Care can Help
Respite care, also known as relief care, serves as a temporary replacement for the primary caregiver. This form of care...
8 Tips To Prevent Falls At Home
According to Statistics Canada, between 20% and 30% of older Canadians experience one or more falls each year, and many...
8 Tips To Help You Sleep Better
Sleep disorders are a common problem. According to a study conducted by Statistics Canada, approximately 60% of women and 40%...
Stay Safe: Every Day is Drowning Prevention Day at the Y!
YMCA of Niagara’s Water Safety Education Initiatives In the battle against drowning accidents that claim far too many lives each...
Exercising Postmenopause
To understand why exercise plays an important role in maintaining optimal health postmenopause it is important to explore how the...
Gardening this summer? Don’t let plantar fasciitis stop you from working on that planter
Plantar fasciitis is also known as a foot strain which can cause pain in the medial longitudinal arch. Inflammation within...
Falls are a Leading Cause of Preventable Injuries in Canada
Did you know that unintentional falls send 1,800 Canadians to hospital every day! July 5 is National Injury Prevention Day...
Spend time in nature to improve your health and wellness!
Many studies have shown that spending time in natural settings has important health and wellness benefits: Lowers blood pressure, strengthens...
