After the excesses of the holiday season, it can be tempting to make really ambitious New Year’s Resolutions. Finally, you decide, THIS will be the year you run a marathon, cut sugar, salt and caffeine from your diet, and become […]
If you love to exercise outside when the weather’s warm, the arrival winter doesn’t mean you have to put your fitness regimen into storage. There are many benefits to being active outside in winter, and there’s more to outdoor exercise […]
As the days grow colder and the nights grow longer, sometimes it seems like December’s holiday celebrations provide the only light on winter’s horizon. Office parties, family celebrations, nights out with friends – it’s fun, but all that excitement can […]
Sometimes it feels like the last thing we need at this time of year is a longer to-do list – but as the days get shorter and winter settles in, why not take a few minutes to make life a […]
This holiday season, why not give the gift of good health? When choosing presents for your loved ones, look for items and experiences that will encourage them to live healthy, active lives. Here are some ideas to get you started. […]
The Canadian Society of Palliative Care Physicians (CSPCP) recently released a report calling on all levels of government to improve access to specialized palliative care services. “With attention focused on developing a new health accord between the federal government […]
Many people notice a change in their energy and enthusiasm levels when summer changes to fall and fall to winter – it’s only natural that as the days get shorter and colder, we start thinking about spending our weekends cozying up with […]
When someone you love is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness, you might encounter the term “palliative care.” Palliative care can make a big difference to a patient’s quality of life – and to the lives of their family members – […]
It’s a well-established fact that smoking is bad for your health. Tobacco consumption affects you at every level – it damages your skin and hair, yellows your teeth, affects your ability to taste and smell, damages your organs and fills […]
Fall and winter are all about coziness and comfort. They’re also about another c-word: carbs. (And don’t forget the other MVPs of comfort food: fat, salt and sugar.) It can be challenging, as the air becomes cold, to resist crawling under a […]
