With the days approaching their shortest, it’s increasingly likely that you’re getting up an hour or more before the sun rises. While early mornings can be difficult even during the warmer months, now, with falling temperatures and the absence of stimulating sunlight, waking up can be downright brutal. Read more
Did you ever hear of a time when a strong person had to gasp for breath? We always associate possession of great muscles with the excellent performance of the various body systems. That fact underscores the importance of a scheduled workout. Regular exercise acts in four ways to improve performance of the respiratory system. Read more
Regardless of race, class, and or generation, addiction is part of the modern human condition. According to statistics published in Canada in September 2013, about six million of that country’s populace meet the criteria for a substance use disorder. Knowing someone or having a loved one who is affected by substance use can not only be hard on the substance user, but family and friends as well. Read more
Although genetics play an important role with longevity, certain lifestyle choices ultimately determine how healthy you’ll be as you age. From staying active to remaining social, you can increase your quality of life by practicing a few important habits. To ensure that you enjoy life even in your senior years, you can begin to make certain choices today. Read more
When your busy schedule starts pressuring you into compromising your diet and turning it into a wild, high-calorie feast, things have gotten out of control. Meals built upon fat-stuffed snacks and vanilla-flavoured coffee are not a healthy choice no matter if you are acouch potato or an avid athlete. Read more
Its that time of year again. Where it gets colder and the sun goes down early. Its easy to get caught up in the warmth of your home and say “Yeah, I’ll just go work out tomorrow”. It also doesn’t help that the holiday season brings not only family and tradition, but also many unhealthy food choices. Here are a few easy tips to help keep you in shape this holiday season! Read more