Health
Physical activity is self care when it comes to battling stress
November 26, 2024
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
September 16, 2024
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
September 16, 2024
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
September 10, 2024
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
September 4, 2024
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!
August 27, 2024
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
August 15, 2024
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
July 17, 2024
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...
Sun Safety is necessary – not just in summer
July 16, 2024
A Canadian sailor looks on as the Royal Canadian Navy frigate Her Majesty’s Canadian Ship Calgary (FFH 335) arrives at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for Rim of the Pacific 2016 on June 29, 2016. (Photo: Submitted)Submitted article by Dr. Darrell Menard OMM MD, Dip...
Strengthening the Forces
May 16, 2024
(Image: Supplied)Submitted by: Health Promotions The Strengthening the Forces (STF) program is celebrating its 30th anniversary marking the milestone with a new look and feel – the STF Brand Refresh. Part of this celebration includes highlighting the journey of...
