Effects of Healthy Living on Slowing the Aging
Each of us is aging. And as a nation, Canada is aging faster than ever before. Women and men experience aging in various ways, and women far outnumber men in…
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Your Exercise Prescription for Pain Management and Health
Chronic pain (long-term) is pain that has lasted past the standard healing time of the body. Pain that has lasted for at least three months is also described as chronic…
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What is the meaning of Lifestyle Medicine?
When individuals follow good lifestyle habits, including choosing a balanced diet, being physically active, maintaining a healthy weight, becoming a non-smoker, and avoiding excessive alcohol consumption, overall health and well-being…
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The Role of Vitamins and Supplements in Your Health
Two of the main types of nutrients the body requires to function and remain healthy are vitamins and minerals. Vitamins help the body grow and work the way it does.…
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Learn How to Manage Your Health
Being a chronic pain patient myself I know first hand how difficult it can be to manage life and maintain health while dealing with one or multiple chronic conditions. After…
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How to manage stress during challenging times?
What is stress? Stress is a reality of everyday life. It may come from major life events or small daily activities. Too much stress can cause severe health problems, but…
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Effects of a healthy relationship on our well-being
People have a natural need to be close to other persons. Strong social ties help us navigate our stressors, solve problems, and resolve challenges. Throughout life, the amount and strength…
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The Value of good sleep
Good night’s sleep is incredibly vital to your wellbeing. It is as essential as eating healthy and exercising. In other words, sleep is a critical mechanism that helps your body…
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Which food choices are good for the immune system?
A well-functioning immune system is essential to provide strong protection against pathogenic organisms and provide immunity to non-threatening organisms and food components. In general, immune system cells can be divided…
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The Plant Based Diet
The plant-based diet emphasizes whole, minimally processed foods while restricting animal products. Animal products include meats (beef, chicken, pork, and fish) as well as animal bi-products like eggs, milk, and…
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