• Meat Substitutes: Buyer Beware

    A focus on eating more plant-based foods is certainly a good health practice. Since meat doesn’t offer he ...

    A focus on eating more plant-based foods is certainly a good health practice. Since meat doesn’t offer health-boosting antioxidants or fibre, choosing to occasionally enjoy a meat substitute – like a ...

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  • Bodyweight Offers Same Health Benefits as Lifting Weights

    No time and no equipment to weight train? No worries. You can do a quick workout at home using your own b ...

    No time and no equipment to weight train? No worries. You can do a quick workout at home using your own bodyweight as resistance. For weight loss and maintaining a lean body, resistance training is th ...

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  • Quality Sleep For Good Health

    If you regularly lose sleep or have poor sleeping habits, you can increase your risk for poor health. Ong ...

    If you regularly lose sleep or have poor sleeping habits, you can increase your risk for poor health. Ongoing loss of sleep is linked to cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, depressi ...

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  • Counting Calories is Old School

    Tired of counting calories? Your intuition is far more accurate because your body has its own built-in ca ...

    Tired of counting calories? Your intuition is far more accurate because your body has its own built-in calorie counter: hunger. Your hunger signals can be compared to a car’s gas gauge. Your body know ...

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  • Pain-In-The-Back Exercises

    Low back pain? Stay active, but cautious. Consult a Certified Fitness Instructor and/or a physiotherapist ...

    Low back pain? Stay active, but cautious. Consult a Certified Fitness Instructor and/or a physiotherapist to design your back-strengthening exercise program. Many common exercises greatly stress the l ...

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  • Meditate On This

    Meditation is exercise for the brain. Try to meditate daily, even if it’s just for 10 to 15 minutes. Medi ...

    Meditation is exercise for the brain. Try to meditate daily, even if it’s just for 10 to 15 minutes. Mediation can also train you to control your thoughts, especially stopping the constant mind-chatte ...

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  • Choose Fresh Fruit for Dessert

    One of the best health-boosting habits is cutting back on rich desserts. If you are a frequent dessert-ea ...

    One of the best health-boosting habits is cutting back on rich desserts. If you are a frequent dessert-eater, particularly if you prefer those decadent, fat and sugar-rich desserts, try omitting them ...

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  • Bone Broth for Healthy Skin?

    The interest in bone broth has been long and ongoing because of its collagen content. Collagen is a prote ...

    The interest in bone broth has been long and ongoing because of its collagen content. Collagen is a protein that forms the structure of our bodies. Bone broth is especially known for its role in youth ...

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  • Jump Start

    Jumping rope is an excellent cardiovascular (heart/lung) workout. It's comparable in benefits to jogging. ...

    Jumping rope is an excellent cardiovascular (heart/lung) workout. It's comparable in benefits to jogging. However, there's less impact and it's easier on the joints than running since you can do it by ...

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  • Health Benefits of Tea

    Regular tea drinkers may be getting more in their cup than they realize. Tea contains a family of natural ...

    Regular tea drinkers may be getting more in their cup than they realize. Tea contains a family of naturally occurring chemicals – polyphenols – that researchers suspect may prevent disorders such as h ...

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  • 10 Tips for Weight Loss Success

    If you made a New Year’s weight-loss resolution, consider these factors to help you succeed: 1. Be prepar ...

    If you made a New Year’s weight-loss resolution, consider these factors to help you succeed: 1. Be prepared. Reserve one day to shop and replenish your supply of healthful foods. If you aren’t prepare ...

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  • Snow Shoveling Shape-Up

    Snow shoveling can be an intense workout, particularly for those less fit. Back and shoulder injuries are ...

    Snow shoveling can be an intense workout, particularly for those less fit. Back and shoulder injuries are common occurrences, and unfit or unhealthy individuals could be risking a heart attack. Howeve ...

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  • Nutrition Should be Your First Priority

    Years ago I began my fitness career as an instructor and personal trainer. I coached my clients to improv ...

    Years ago I began my fitness career as an instructor and personal trainer. I coached my clients to improve their health with physical activity. It was gratifying to witness their positive health chang ...

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  • Plant-Based Focus for Long-Term Health

    It’s not a fad; all sources agree improving your health and lowering your risk for many diseases is as si ...

    It’s not a fad; all sources agree improving your health and lowering your risk for many diseases is as simple as eating more plant foods. Does this mean you have to become a vegetarian or vegan? No. B ...

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  • Any Physical Activity is Good for the Heart

    There’s good news for those who hate to exercise or can’t find the time: any kind of activity – housework ...

    There’s good news for those who hate to exercise or can’t find the time: any kind of activity – housework included – can offer health benefits. But there’s a catch: you must move as often as you can! ...

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