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Healthy Winter and Holiday Tips from Strengthening the Forces
Photo: supplied to: Shilo Stag MediaSupplied to:Shilo Stag Media Winter and the holiday season are a great time to gather with family and friends, enjoy a variety of foods, and get outside to stay active. Our experts at Strengthening the Forces share tips on how to...
Strengthening the Forces: Taking it outdoors – cold weather physical performance, nutrition and hydration
.Reservists from 35 Canadian Service Battalion (35 Cdn Svc Bn) participate in a winter warfare exercise in Valcartier, Quebec on January 24, 2015.Photo: Supplied to Shilo Stag MediaSupplied to:Shilo Stag Media When working outside or enjoying the great Canadian...
Physical activity is self care when it comes to battling stress
Exercise is an excellent way to show ourselves self-care, reduce stress levels, and support our immune systems. Even light exercise can offer major benefits. (Photo: submitted)Submitted. toShilo Stag Media As we prepare for the holiday season or during other busy...
CAF members and civilians encouraged to enroll in new dental care plan
Image SuppliedSubmitted toShilo Stag Media Confirm your positive enrolment for your dental plan with Canada Life by November 1 Starting in September, Canada Life will be contacting Public Service Dental Care Plan members and pensioners by mail or email to confirm that...
Family dimensions have a different perspective for everyone
Submitted toShilo Stag Media This article is part of an ongoing series that explores the nine dimensions of health, how they interact and influence our ability to balance life’s demands, and the resources available to help you feel healthy, resilient, and empowered....
Light the Way Out of Darkness – World Suicide Prevention Day
Health Promotions staff at CFB Shilo hosted the fourth annual Light the Way Out of Darkness walk on Sept. 10 to engage community participation in creating awareness of suicide prevention. (Photo: K-J Millar/Shilo Stag Media)K-J MillarShilo Stag Media For every one...
Strengthening Forces encourage support for Fetal Alcohol Syndrome month
Image suppliedSubmitted to:Shilo Stag Media Strengthening the Forces (STF) is supporting the September 2024 Canadian Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Research Network’s (CanFASD) annual campaign. Shilo Health Promotions would like to bring this initiative to the...
Exercising in the dark? Increase your Visibility!
Two silhouetted members run on the deck of an RCN ship. (Image:supplied)Submitted to Shilo Stag mediaWritten by: Dr. Darrell Menard OMM MD, Dip Sport Med Ask the Expert: Q: I recently took up running to lose weight and get into better shape. I enjoy running in the...
Nutrition and Self-Care is Military Wellness
Image SuppliedSubmitted toShilo Stag Media Part two of Strengthening the Forces (#STF) Defence Team self-care series In the demanding world of the Canadian Armed Forces, where physical and mental challenges are great, self-care often gets sidelined. However, taking...
PTSD: History of the Nightmare
Image of a woman dreaming. Thomas Goenczi is an RCN Veteran and MA Clinical Counsellor with Private Practice: Well Then therapy, contributing a series of articles on PTSD and dreams. (Photo: Pixabay)Thomas GoencziShilo Stag contributor The term ‘nightmare’ comes from...
