Commuting by car, the way that 80% of Canadians get to their place of work, can be bad for your health. And the longer your commute, the worse the effects. In 2011, the average Canadian spent slightly less than an hour commuting each workday, while almost one in five of us spent almost double that […]
The use of substances ranging from herbs and caffeine to the stimulant drugs used to treat attention deficit disorders is on the rise, as the pressure to produce keeps increasing
Summer sun can mean more exposure to harmful UV rays, which can accelerate the development of cataracts and other eye problems. Sunglasses can reduce the risk significantly, but you should spring for a good pair
Wearable devices aren’t just for fitness. Some are designed to help you break bad habits. You’re probably aware of the Fitbit, a wearable device that measures activity such as steps walked and stairs climbed, and records data such as your heart rate, then rewards you with an approving vibration when goals are reached. Several new […]
The pre-workout stretching routine has fallen out of favour among fitness experts and sports medicine doctors. Today, the emphasis is on warming up by lightly exercising the muscles you are going to use in your activity
Investment industry professionals share their health and fitness regimes
The authors of a new book designed to help people manage negative situations that are unlikely to change recommend detaching from bad feelings with a curse and humour. Doing so is especially effective in dealing with poisonous people
The amounts and types of food you eat before and after a workout can make a significant difference in the benefits you gain from exercising
Although there are many Canadians who love to brave the outdoors in winter, many more shield themselves from the cold in their homes, shunning one of nature’s most important nutrients: vitamin D. Vitamin D is both a nutrient and a hormone that works with calcium and phosphorous to strengthen bones. The human body naturally produces […]
Nutrition is key to maintaining a healthy immune system