“A good laugh and a long sleep are the two best cures for anything.” Irish proverb Here’s an unfortunate irony: We all need a good night of sleep more than ever to effectively cope with the challenges of these often-stressful times. However, research shows that an increasing number of people are experiencing sleep disturbances since […]
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We tend not to think very much about our brain when we’re young. That might be a bit of a philosophical conundrum (can a brain think about itself?), but it also can carry unfortunate repercussions down the road. It’s important to build a strong foundation of brain health for better aging, both physically and mentally.
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If a healthier weight and lifestyle are at the top of your list of New Year’s resolutions, you’re not alone. Many people start out the new year vowing to drop some pounds – but not all succeed. This may be due to an underfunctioning metabolism – the rate at which we burn calories for energy
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‘Tis the season for joy, togetherness, and celebration – but also stress. Despite the happy festive images we are bombarded with in the media, many people find the holidays a difficult time. Financial pressures, loneliness, shorter and darker days are just some of the contributing factors. And this year may be particularly challenging as we
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Eat less, exercise more. You’ve probably heard that’s the secret to weight loss. So, it makes sense that if you want to lose weight quickly, or if you’ve hit a weight-loss plateau, you need to really ramp up the exercise, right? Unfortunately, many people experience frustration with this approach. Why aren’t they successful? Research suggests
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“A good digestion turneth all to health.” George Herbert Good digestion is essential to our health – and our mood – and when it’s all working smoothly, we tend to take it for granted. It’s not until things go wrong that digestion moves to the forefront of our minds. If you are someone who suffers
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Since the beginning of 2020, whenever we turned on the TV, listened to the radio, browsed social media, or even while speaking with our friends and co-workers we have been bombarded with COVID-19 information. Numbers of infected, numbers of deaths around the world, constantly changing restrictions, and more have flooded our minds daily. The once
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Are you a swinger? If you answered yes, you’re a great candidate for tennis elbow or golfer’s elbow. Tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) and golfer’s elbow (medial epicondylitis) are painful conditions affecting the elbow tendons which are most often caused by repetitive wrist extensions. Tendonitis occurs when the tendon that connects muscle to bone becomes inflamed,
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Are you feeling bent out of shape from lower back pain? You’re not alone! Almost one-third of Canadians suffer from lower back pain. The back is responsible for supporting the trunk of the body and can suffer plenty of wear and tear, especially as we get older. This is because as we age we naturally
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The joint that connects your lower jaw to your skull is called the temporomandibular joint – that’s a mouthful, right? Commonly abbreviated as TMJ, these three letters have come to encompass all of the many jaw-joint disorders. TMJ disorders can be detected by noticing a collection of symptoms ranging from pain or tightness in the
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