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09/05/2025

🏃‍♂️🇨🇦 Terry Fox Run 2025 — be part of the legacy! 🌟

In 1980, Terry Fox set out on his Marathon of Hope, running across Canada on a prosthetic leg to raise money for cancer research. He ran 5,373 kilometres in 143 days, inspiring a nation and leaving a legacy of courage, determination, and hope.

This September, Canadians and supporters around the world will lace up for the Terry Fox Run 2025—a non-competitive event where every step you take helps fund life-saving cancer research.

📅 Date: Sunday, September 14, 2025
📍 Locations: Communities across Canada (and beyond!)
💲 No entry fee—no minimum donation—bring your heart and your hope.

Why join?
✅ Honour Terry’s dream of a world without cancer.
✅ Support groundbreaking research that’s making real progress.
✅ Be part of a nationwide movement that’s raised over $850 million for cancer research since 1980.

Whether you walk, run, bike, or roll — every stride counts. Let’s show the world that Terry’s dream is still alive and stronger than ever.

🌐 Find your local run or donate today: terryfox.org

Finish it like Terry.

09/02/2025

💙 September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in Canada—let's talk prostate health! 🩺

The prostate is a small, walnut-sized gland found only in men, located just below the bladder. Its vital job? Producing fluid that nourishes and protects s***m, playing a key role in male fertility.

Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting Canadian men—about 1 in 8 will be diagnosed in their lifetime. Early detection is crucial, as many cases initially show no symptoms. Regular check-ups and PSA testing can save lives.

Here’s how to take care of your prostate:
✅ Know your risk — men over 50, or 45 with a family history, should speak with their doctor about screening.
✅ Eat a balanced diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and healthy fats.
✅ Stay active to maintain a healthy weight and hormone balance.
✅ Limit processed foods and red meat, which may increase risk.
✅ Avoid smoking and excessive alcohol for overall and prostate health.

Thanks to rapid advances in research, we now have more accurate screening and targeted treatments that improve survival and quality of life. When caught early, prostate cancer is highly treatable.

This September, let’s raise awareness, support those affected, and encourage every man to take control of his health. Together, we can fund research and build a future without prostate cancer.

➡️ Support the cause by donating to the Canadian Cancer Society: https://tinyurl.com/asanxjwj

09/01/2025

🇨🇦 Happy Labour Day, Bowmanville! 🇨🇦

This September 1st, we celebrate the achievements of workers and the labour movement—a tradition that began in the late 1800s when Canadian workers marched for fair wages, safer working conditions, and reasonable working hours. 🌟 Their efforts shaped the rights we enjoy today.

Labour Day is both a tribute to hard work and a chance to pause, relax, and recharge. Whether you’re firing up the BBQ, heading to the cottage, or enjoying a backyard get-together, it’s a time to celebrate balance—the work we do, and the rest we deserve.

Here’s to a safe, fun, and restful long weekend! 🍔🌞🛶

08/31/2025

🕯 International Overdose Awareness Day – August 31, 2025 🕯

Today, we remember those we have lost to overdose, support the people who are grieving, and raise awareness to help end the stigma surrounding drug-related deaths.

💜 The facts:

• Overdose affects people of all ages, backgrounds, and communities.
• Many overdoses are preventable with awareness, education, and access to support.
• Stigma can stop people from seeking help—compassion can save lives.

💡 You can make a difference:
• Learn the signs of overdose.
• Carry naloxone—it can reverse an opioid overdose.
• Offer kindness without judgment.
• Support harm reduction programs in your community.

Together, we can remember, act, and create change.

If you wish to learn how to use naloxone to reverse an opioid overdose, contact Bowmanville Clinic Pharmacy at 905.623.7611 for advice and information. They may also be able to provide naloxone to help someone at risk of overdose. For more information, please visit https://tinyurl.com/3j9s8dvh.

Let’s break the silence, challenge the stigma, and save lives.

08/30/2025

⚠️ Sweetener shock: Could your diet sabotage cancer treatment? ⚠️

A new study links the artificial sweetener sucralose (found in many sugar-free products) to reduced success in cancer immunotherapy—possibly by disrupting the gut microbiome and weakening immune cells.

Even small amounts (just 5% of the “safe” limit) were tied to faster cancer progression—up to 11 months sooner in some cases. Mouse studies also showed that tumours grew faster and weakened T-cells.

While more research is needed, if you’re in treatment, it might be time to rethink those sugar-free snacks. 🛑🍬

08/28/2025

🥔❓ Potatoes and Type 2 Diabetes – What’s the deal? ❓🥔

Potatoes are delicious and packed with nutrients like vitamin C, potassium, and fibre—but they also have a high glycemic index (GI), meaning they can cause blood sugar to spike quickly. For people living with Type 2 diabetes (or at risk), frequent spikes can make blood sugar more complicated to manage. Unfortunately, French fries increase the risk by 20%.

🔍 The science:

When potatoes are cooked and eaten hot (especially mashed or fried), their starch is quickly converted to glucose. This can lead to higher postprandial blood sugar.

Cool fact: Cooling cooked potatoes before eating converts some starch into resistant starch, which has a lesser impact on blood sugar levels.

✅ Blood sugar–friendly alternatives:

• Sweet potatoes (lower GI, more fibre)
• Cauliflower mash
• Quinoa or barley (high fibre, slow-digesting carbs)
• Leafy greens and non-starchy veggies

💡 Tip: If you love potatoes, try smaller portions, pair them with protein and healthy fats, or enjoy them cooled in a salad for a gentler impact on blood sugar.

Your plate can be both tasty and balanced! 🥗

08/27/2025

💊 Do you need a prescription filled?

Visit Bowmanville Clinic Pharmacy and experience expert, professional, and caring services! 💨

📜 A little prescription history: Did you know the tradition of written prescriptions dates back thousands of years? Ancient Egyptian healers inscribed remedies on papyrus, and the modern "Rx" symbol originates from the Latin word "recipe," meaning “take.” Today, your pharmacist translates that centuries-old practice into safe, personalized medication advice.

At Bowmanville Clinic Pharmacy, the friendly, knowledgeable staff take the time to answer your questions, explain your medications, and make sure you feel cared for every step of the way. 💙

✅ Fast, reliable service
✅ Caring, approachable team
✅ Free smiles

📍 Visit the Bowmanville Clinic Pharmacy and discover the difference!

08/25/2025

Are you GLA:D? 😊
More than 4.4 million Canadians live with osteoarthritis—and it doesn’t have to slow you down!

GLA:D is an evidence-based, 8-week education and exercise program led by certified therapists, explicitly designed for people with knee and hip osteoarthritis symptoms.

At CMCC, you’ll get:
📚 2 education classes on understanding osteoarthritis
🏋️ 12 guided exercise sessions (twice a week for six weeks)
📊 Personalized outcome tracking so you can see your progress

Our goal? Reduce your symptoms so you can get back to doing the things you love. ❤️

✅ No referral needed
📅 Appointments available six days a week.
📞 Call (905) 419-2622 to get started today!
🏢 CMCC is located on the ground floor of the west wing to the right of the elevator near St. George Street.

08/22/2025

👂💬 Hearing health is brain health 💬👂

Hearing loss isn’t just about turning up the volume — it can affect so many parts of your life, from communication and relationships to memory and brain function.

Research shows that untreated hearing loss is linked to an increased risk of dementia 🧠, as well as social isolation, depression, and reduced quality of life. Why? When your brain has to work harder to decode sounds, it has fewer resources left for processing and meaning.

The good news?

✅ Hearing tests are quick, painless, and informative
✅ Treating hearing loss can improve mood, confidence, and brain health
✅ Early detection can make a big difference in preventing further decline

If you’ve noticed changes in your hearing — or your loved ones keep saying “You didn’t hear me” — it might be time to book a hearing test. Your ears (and your brain) will thank you.

An audiologist can run tests to determine the best course of treatment for you, your family, or your friends and provide you with valuable information and education. To get your hearing tested, visit our friends at Amplifon Clinic Bowmanville, 905.623.1994. They are located on the south wing to the left of the entrance from the parking lot.

08/21/2025

🎉 A new playground is coming to Lord Elgin Park in Bowmanville! 🛝🌳

Big news, Bowmanville! 🚧 Clarington is upgrading Lord Elgin Park to make it more fun, inclusive, and accessible for everyone.

✨ What’s coming:
✅ Bigger play area with exciting new structures for all ages
✅ Swings—including an accessible swing
✅ Fresh benches and paved pathways
✅ Ramp access and soft wood fibre surfacing for safety and accessibility

Construction kicks off the week of August 18, 2025, and they can’t wait to welcome you back to play this fall! While they build, some areas of the park will be closed. Thank you for being so patient as they create this fantastic new space.

💛 This upgrade is part of Clarington’s commitment to building inclusive, high-quality outdoor spaces where our community can connect, play, and thrive.

📍 Stay updated: www.clarington.net/Projects
📲 Follow for the latest updates!

08/19/2025

🌍🧡 Today is World Humanitarian Day. 🧡🌍

We honour the health workers, first responders, and frontline heroes who step up in times of crisis—not for recognition, but out of courage, compassion, and commitment. 💉🚑💪

🧡 This year’s theme, “Strengthening global solidarity and empowering local communities,” reminds us that real humanitarian impact starts with local action and thrives through global unity. It also underscores the urgent need to protect both civilians and the humanitarian workers who risk their lives to help them.

🕯️ World Humanitarian Day was established in memory of the devastating bomb attack on the Canal Hotel in Baghdad on August 19, 2003, which claimed the lives of 22 people, including Sergio Vieira de Mello, the UN’s top humanitarian in Iraq.

📅 In 2009, the United Nations General Assembly officially recognized this day to honour all aid workers who serve on the front lines of crisis, and to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Whether it’s providing care in conflict zones, responding to natural disasters, or supporting vulnerable populations during pandemics, health and humanitarian workers are the heart of it all. ❤️

👩‍⚕️ To every nurse, paramedic, community health worker, and volunteer: We see you. We thank you. We stand with you.

Let’s continue to build a world where solidarity transcends borders and support begins at home.

Learn more about the theme of this year's at https://www.un.org/en/observances/humanitarian-day. 🧑🏾‍⚕️👨🏿‍⚕️👩🏼‍⚕️🧑🏼‍⚕️👨🏻‍⚕️🧑🏽‍⚕️

08/16/2025

🩺❌ Medical Myth: Cracking your knuckles causes arthritis ❌🩺

Ever been told, “Stop cracking your knuckles — you’ll get arthritis!”?

📜 Where it came from: Arthritis causes stiff, painful joints, so people assumed that making your joints “pop” must damage them. Plus… let’s be honest, the sound can make people wince.

🧠 What’s happening: That pop isn’t bone-on-bone — it’s tiny gas bubbles in your joint fluid collapsing when you stretch or bend your fingers. Long-term studies (including one by a doctor who cracked his knuckles for decades) found no link between cracking and arthritis.

🔍 The twist: Newer research from the University of Alberta suggests the story may be even more interesting. High-speed scans showed that an air cavity forms and lingers in the joint fluid after the crack, and a mysterious flash appears just before the sound. This may be linked to cartilage releasing fluid as joint tension rises. The science is still unfolding!

💡 The truth: Cracking your knuckles doesn’t cause arthritis. At worst, doing it constantly might cause mild swelling or reduced grip strength — but your joints are safe.

So if it feels good… crack on. Maybe skip it during important meetings. 😉

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