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What loss of ice cover means for lake health

WEBLake Superior is one of the fastest warming lakes in the world. Since 1867, it has lost over two months of ice cover. By removing the “lid” of ice, evaporation rates can increase in …

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Doctors are now prescribing nature to improve patients’ health

WEBAn initiative of the BC Parks Foundation, it is driven by health-care professionals aiming to improve their patients’ health. “A lot of people are intuitively aware that it feels good to …

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How to turn your cottage walk into a stress-reducing "forest bath"

WEBLi, who also heads The International Society of Nature and Forest Medicine, says any time in the forest improves your health, but a weekend at the cottage every month may be …

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How to avoid 5 surprising risks of swimming in Canadian lakes

WEBIf you get caught in a rip current, swim sideways and parallel to the beach, don’t panic, and if possible, avoid swimming in close proximity to piers where rip currents commonly …

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Public health unit issues blue-green algae advisories for multiple

WEBSince the end of July, the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit has issued six advisories for blue-green algae blooms. Two of those blooms affect lakes in Muskoka: Stewart Lake in …

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Tick talk: Ontario Lyme Disease Map 2022

WEBMoving to the broader Canadian scale, reported cases of Lyme disease did rise from 1,615 in 2019, to a preliminary case count of 2,851 in 2021. Photo by Public Health Ontario. …

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Best holistic health retreats in Ontario

WEBNonpareil Natural Health Retreat. Advertising a makeover from the inside out, Nonpareil was the first year-round detoxification centre in Canada and has, for nearly two decades, …

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Higher exposure to vegetation linked to lower mortality rates in …

WEBThe women who lived in homes surrounded by trees and other plants had improved mental health and overall lower mortality rates. “We were surprised to observe such strong …

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Cottage Q&A: Can I save my dying tree

WEBIs there anything I can do to prevent or slow this process down, for example, provide nutrients to the tree to better its health? —Eric Hintermueller, Lake Labelle, Que. A 60 …

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Cottage Q&A: Yew tree disease

WEBPossibility No. 2: A fungal infection. Certain fungi can cause needle blight in yew; look for black fruiting bodies on the needles. On the other hand, if you’ve noticed light brown …

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Ontario Ministry of Health promises to continue public testing of

WEBThe report cited a 2017 plan proposed by Public Health Ontario and the ministry to reduce public health labs’ services, including shutting down six out of 11 provincial health labs …

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Public Health Ontario proposes phasing out free water testing of

WEBPublic Health Ontario (PHO) is planning to phase out free provincial testing for private drinking water. The government agency originally proposed a joint “modernization plan” …

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Worried about the health of your lake

WEBLook at the signs. Unhealthy: Erosion. It often stems from a lack of native shoreline vegetation and too much boat wake too close to the shore. To help, live-stake the bank …

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Health Care Services in Cottage Country

WEBDistance Medicine. Ontario Telemedicine Network – Video-conferenced medical appointments. Telehealth Ontario (866) 797-0000 Phone access to Registered Nurses …

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Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare to build two new hospitals in …

WEBThe Ministry of Health for the province of Ontario is expected to cover up to 90 per cent of all construction and ancillary costs for the new hospitals. However, the communities …

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5 things you do at the cottage that help you live longer

WEBFor starters, the state health agency in California retracted its claim that coffee needs warning labels, now stating that the drink “has not been shown to increase the risk of …

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How to assess tree health and decide if one needs to come down

WEBThis means that the soil isn’t absorbing enough nutrients to adequately feed the tree’s roots. If the soil is too clay-like, the tree can get waterlogged and start to rot. If that happens, it …

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Doctors can now prescribe a Parks Canada discovery pass

WEBPhysicians, nurses, and other licensed health care professionals in those four provinces, who are registered with PaRx, can now start prescribing Discovery Passes to patients. …

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Locals push back after announcement that Minden's ER will close …

WEBOn April 17, the Haliburton Highlands Health Services (HHHS) announced that it would be permanently closing its emergency room in Minden, Ont. as of June 1. The decision was …

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Bracebridge mayor asks for separation between Muskoka and …

WEB“Health unit borders are artificially established borders that represent a delivery area for public health,” Smith says. These borders shouldn’t dictate how COVID-19 restrictions …

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Q&A with Serena Ryder on music, mental wellness, and the cottage

WEBCode CottageLife15 gets you 15% off tickets! Serena Ryder is best known for her powerhouse vocals, emotive music and industry accolades (including six Juno Awards). …

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An interview with rocker Serena Ryder on the cottage and mental …

WEBCatch her at the Muskoka Wharf Sports and Event Complex on June 16 and take advantage of a 15 per cent discount when you buy tickets online using the code …

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