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beingwell magazine explores health and wellness issues for people of all ages in York Region's communities. Cover stories have featured Mary Walsh, Dr. Marla Shapiro, Hazel McCallion and Margaret Trudeau. beingwell is a York Region Media Group publication, in partnership with Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket. Please email the editor with any feedback or email advertising with rate inquiries.
Princess Warrior
beingwell magazine Summer 2008
Jun 23, 2008
At 55, Mary Walsh says she’s finally embraced the strength of her beloved but often bombastic voice.

“I’d do anything for a laugh,” she says after a recent speaking engagement in...
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The anatomy of age-related macular degeneration
beingwell magazine Summer 2008
Jun 23, 2008
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD), which slowly destroys sharp central vision but usually leaves peripheral vision intact, is the most common form of blindness in people over 60, however it... [FULL STORY]
Thoracic surgery
beingwell magazine Summer 2008
Jun 23, 2008
It’s difficult for Tom Breckles to describe exactly what he felt in his throat.

It wasn’t pain and it didn’t feel like a blockage but something was definitely not right.

When...
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Dinner’s ready
beingwell magazine Summer 2008
Jun 23, 2008
 There is a rule at Luci Anderson’s house that is closely adhered to: Each of her children must choose one sport and one art activity, as well as perform a community service.

For...
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Little kids with big weight problems
beingwell magazine Summer 2008
Jun 23, 2008
The rate of obesity in children has become alarmingly high but it’s a problem that can be solved by teaching them good eating habits early in life.

School isn’t always easy for 11-year-old...
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The healing power of art
beingwell magazine Summer 2008
Jun 23, 2008
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. A picture is worth a thousand words. Both statements may seem like common clichés but to Newmarket resident, Sara Jane Doner, it was a simple piece of artwork... [FULL STORY]
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