Cosmos Counselling Clinic

03/04/2026

03/03/2026

A recent Mayo Clinic Proceedings study highlighted in Verywell Health shows that chronic financial stress may be as harmful to heart health as well-known risk factors like high blood pressure and smoking. Researchers analyzed data from over 280,000 adults and found that financial strain and food insecurity were the strongest social factors linked to accelerated cardiac aging — when the heart’s biological age is older than a person’s actual age, increasing risk for heart attack and stroke.

Experts explain that long-term money worries keep stress hormones like cortisol elevated, contributing to higher blood pressure, elevated cholesterol, and systemic inflammation — all processes tied to heart disease. Because financial stress tends to be constant and hard to escape, its physiological impact can be significant.

A recent Mayo Clinic Proceedings study highlighted in Verywell Health shows that chronic financial stress may be as harmful to heart health as well-known risk f

03/03/2026

03/02/2026

Reflections on the Ask A Farmer podcast with dietitian Patricia Chuey

In a recent episode of Ask A Farmer, Saskatchewan farmer Clinton Monchuk interviews registered dietitian Patricia Chuey about what actually keeps people healthy over the long term.

Not detoxes.
Not superfoods.
Not the latest viral diet.

But something far less exciting — and far more sustainable.

Chuey summarizes her decades of experience into six “healthy eating truths,” and what stands out most is how practical they are.

1. Health Is a Wheel — Not Just Food

Food matters. But so do sleep, relationships, stress levels, exercise, substance use, community connection, and job satisfaction. You can’t micromanage every bite while ignoring chronic exhaustion or relational tension. Health is systemic.

She introduces the 80/20 rule: if you’re making solid choices about 80% of the time, you’re doing well. That applies to food — and to life. Consistency beats perfection.

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Reflections on the Ask A Farmer podcast with dietitian Patricia Chuey In a recent episode of Ask A Farmer, Saskatchewan farmer Clinton Monchuk interviews reg

03/01/2026

03/01/2026

PACWEST Gold.
Nationals bound.

Congratulations to the COTR Avalanche Athletics Men’s Volleyball Team!

Proud to support stellar champions. ⭐️

02/26/2026

As we wrap up the Kimberley Dynamiters regular season, we wanted to share how some fans went banana's over the Cosmos Canteen Coupon - and play "ketchup" on the past few games winners.

The $15 Coupon will carry over into the playoffs as well! So be sure to show up and cheer on the Nitros during the playoffs for your chance to score a $15 canteen credit.

We are proud to support local hockey, family fun, and community connection. 💚

Fuel your body, Calm your mind!

02/09/2026

Bet they went bananas!

🧨Congrats to last night’s winners of the $15 Canteen Credit, sponsored by Cosmos Counselling Clinic! Fuel your body - Calm your mind.