From May 4th to 10th, Mental Health Week is being celebrated across Canada. The goal of Mental Health Week is to raise awareness and to start important conversations about mental health. This year’s theme is ‘social connection’ and it aims to highlight the positive mental and physical health benefits of having meaningful connections with others.…
Have you ever had a moment in your life where you felt very peaceful and your mind just seemed to stop? You might have noticed the colours on the trees as if you had never seen a tree before, or the wind on your face, or the feel of your feet in your shoes. When…
For the parents out there trying to entertain your kids at home during this pandemic – here’s a way to learn about food with your kids! Follow these steps to grow vegetables from kitchen scraps. In one week, expect to have a full new green onion, enough lettuce for a sandwich and for the celery…
With the Covid-19 pandemic, many of us are spending more time than usual worrying about food and going to the grocery store. By taking steps to waste less food at home, we can stretch our budget by avoiding extra trips to the store to replace what went bad at home. Since households mostly toss out…
Social media can be a great way to stay connected while practicing physical distancing; however, we can sometimes get caught up in comparing ourselves to others. Even if it seems like other people are finding it easy to meal plan and exercise with their extra time, it’s okay to not keep up with health goals…
Marathon Family Health Team has developed the “My Advanced Care Plan” document to help guide you through the process of writing down your goals of care. Click here to complete and submit your Advanced Care Plan electronically. Once you’ve completed the document, click “Send Email” and your Advanced Care Plan will be sent to the…
Have you ever thought about what kind of medical treatment you would want if you were to become seriously ill? Although it can be difficult to think about, taking the time to reflect on the wishes you have for future care will ensure that your medical treatment aligns with your goals and values. That’s exactly…
Physical/social distancing involves avoiding public places as much as possible. Here are some tips to make the most out of your trip to the grocery store, to avoid going back often. If this is a lot different than your normal, try buying one week’s worth of food instead. This would be done by halving recommendations,…
Below are two workouts prepared by MFHT’s Registered Kinesiologist that you can perform from home! Workout #1 uses a variety of household items, like soup cans, laundry detergent, paint cans, a frying pan and a towel instead of exercise equipment. With a few common household items, you can piece together a great full-body workout! To…
If you’re looking for some home exercises that don’t require any equipment, Physiotherapist at Wilson Memorial General Hospital, Saran Lingham, prepared two exercise programs that you can choose from. The first is geared towards beginners and the second includes higher level exercises for intermediate to advanced exercisers. As you perform these exercises, please only participate…