by Okanagan Life | Jun 3, 2014 | Community, Health, Travel
Silver Star Mountain Resort announced today that it is adding 25 km of new cross-country trails this year and more will be added in 2015. The expansion will total $250,000 and will provide mountain bike riders of all abilities with more trail options. Silver Star...
by Okanagan Life | Apr 25, 2014 | Health, In Person, Okanagan Women
Wheeling her Honda Shadow out of the garage of her Peachland home, Susan Bach says, “Riding a motorcycle gives you a whole other perspective on your surroundings. You experience the sights, smells and sounds so differently.” A close connection to her natural...
by Okanagan Life | Feb 5, 2014 | Health
The YMCA of Okanagan is working to maintain the health and independence of seniors in our community. Seniors have several program options at the YMCA to keep them healthy and active, and a great place to get started is by taking the free Seniors Health Assessment....
by Okanagan Life | Oct 22, 2013 | Health
To find a flu clinic near you, visit www.interiorhealth.ca/FluClinics. Many physician offices and pharmacies also provide vaccines free to those who are eligible. With flu season approaching, public health nurses across Interior Health are gearing up for this year’s...
by Okanagan Life | Jul 11, 2013 | Health
The big question, van Donkelaar says, is how do you know if an athlete who has suffered a concussion is really okay to play? They may feel fine, their symptoms may be gone, but what about any underlying, undetected damage to the brain? Okanagan research into the...
by Okanagan Life | Apr 22, 2013 | Features, Health
Strength training benefits seniors “I started exercising when I retired,” says 82-year old Christine Albert. After running a coffee shop in Penticton, she and her husband moved to Kelowna, where Christine hung up her apron and pulled on a pair of running shoes. “I had...
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