You’ve heard it before: “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.” Fortunately, this popular adage has been disproven again and again. From social connections to emotional well-being, lifelong learning has several proven benefits. With a good teacher, solid study habits, and an engaging subject, it’s entirely possible to learn new things as an adult. …
Benefits of Leafy Greens
There’s a reason kale became the leafy green darling of both the culinary and fitness worlds: This common and affordable supermarket staple is a powerhouse of nutrition. According to the USDA, kale is packed with fiber, protein, vitamins K, A, and C, and it even competes with milk when it comes to calcium. Of course, …
Canadian Days in Little Canada
Canadian Days in Little Canada is a special time of year. Since 1977, Little Canada and Thunder Bay, Ontario, have dedicated a weekend to celebrating the international friendship between the two communities. The 2018 celebration kicks off on August 3rd and ends on the 5th, and we encourage you to explore the activities available during the …
The Little Canada Historical Society
Do you love discovering stories of the past? Can you spend countless hours scouring the local history archives at the Ramsey County Library? If you answered yes to either of those questions, you might enjoy a visit to the Little Canada History Center operated by the Little Canada Historical Society. You’ll get to swap stories …
Health Benefits of Optimism
Elizabeth Gilbert sums up the quest for happiness in her book Eat, Pray, Love. “People tend to think that happiness is a stroke of luck, something that will descend like fine weather if you’re fortunate,” she writes. “But happiness is the result of personal effort. You fight for it, strive for it, insist upon it, …
Walking Tips for Seniors
When you’re young, it’s easy to take the ability to walk without a care for granted. And when you’re older, it’s easy to feel frustrated with your slow legs and tired feet. However, think about how many miles your body has carried you over the years. It’s pretty incredible how durable our bodies are, but unfortunately, stiff …
Natural Ways to Lower Blood Pressure
If you’ve recently been diagnosed with high blood pressure or are tired of managing your hypertension with medications, you’ll be pleased to learn that there are many natural ways to lower blood pressure. In fact, simple lifestyle changes like exercising and eating a healthful diet can help you manage and lower your blood pressure.
…How to Stop Snoring
Do you snore? You’re in good company – 37 million Americans snore on a regular basis (source). And if you’re a snorer, there’s a good chance someone has told you about it (or complained about it) at some point in your life, whether a spouse, a roommate, a sibling, or a parent. Although you might …
Parks and Trails in Little Canada
Hiking has been around for centuries. What was once an act of survival for early humans became a leisurely pastime for the wealthy in the Romantic Era. Now fast forward to modern day. According to the EPA, the average American currently spends 90 percent of their time inside. How unfortunate! The EPA also reports that indoor …
The Benefits of Lifelong Learning
There’s a strong tendency to divide a person’s life into three stages: their school days, their working years, and their retirement. While formal educational opportunities might be more readily available during that first phase of life, the ability to seek out knowledge and learn new things doesn’t come with an expiration date. This is extremely …
