Do you have your crystal ball ready? Peer into the future with us to uncover the next hot health trends coming our way in 2024.

Top trends for 2024 (Payne)

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Understanding the body’s response to stressors and learning techniques to cope with stress are paramount for cultivating health now and minimizing the risk of stress&#x2d;related disease in the years to come.

The science of stress (Irwin)

Putting others’ needs consistently before our own can leave us feeling burned out and regretful. This holiday season, take time to prioritize you.

Regret and the price of nice (Vera)

New Year’s resolutions are often made extra necessary by the holiday season! Many people associate the holidays with food, drink, and (let’s be honest) gluttony. The struggle is real, and it’s easy to overdo. But why wait until the New Year? Preparation is the key to success, and we’ve got the janitor’s keychain, baby!

Prioritizing health through the holidays (Rolfe)

Do you think of exercise as a chore? What if you knew it’s instrumental in improving your physical and mental health and preventing a myriad of diseases? Show up daily, up to 150 minutes a week, and yes, dancing counts too!

Daily movement for stress-a holistic perspective (Ginta)

Sleep is a neglected determinant of health, and many in our society suffer from too little of it. Commonly used sleeping medications pose significant health risks including abuse, dependency, and withdrawal. Natural health products with a high safety profile may help close this gap.

Waking up to the realities of sleeping pills (Fritz)

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Eat Slow (IBS article)

Physical activity is important for people of all ages but starting earlier can help kids and teens build a lifelong habit of movement.

Start them young (Radcliffe)

Embark on a journey through the world of CBD, exploring its health benefits, the impact of regulation on consumers, and practical tips to safely navigate the dynamic CBD landscape, empowering you to embrace a healthier, more informed CBD experience.

CBD empowering consumers (Meyer)

Sweat tech (Rolfe)

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The spice saffron adds more than a bright yellow colour to your favourite dishes. Its brilliant hue is thought to also impart a sunny disposition to those who take it on a regular basis. And research is supporting the promise of this spice’s use to boost mood and even lessen depression.

The spice that lessens depression (Schoffro Cook)

When is the last time you truly rested? Unfortunately, many of us don’t make time for real rest in our everyday lives, even though it’s so important for our well&#x2d;being. As the year draws to a close and a new one is set to begin, let’s recommit to rest.

The importance of rest (Payne)

Winter is coming! Explore the various ways we shift physiologically, emotionally, and behaviourally as we enter the winter season. Learn how to minimize discomfort while maximizing the potential of the season.

Honouring our winter bodies (Ames)

Dr. Cassie Irwin, ND, works with aligned, soul&#x2d;led women who are ready to expand their intuition and calibrate to their ultimate state of being. drcassieirwin.com; @drcassieirwin

Growing up with type 1 diabetes (Irwin)

Endocrine disruptors are found in many household products and may worsen perimenopausal symptoms. Find out what you can do to decrease your exposure.

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Did you know that diabetes can cause sexual dysfunction? Do you know what insulin resistance is? Have you heard about islet&#x2d;cell transplantation? Learn how to prevent the serious complications of diabetes and how to stop diabetes before it starts.

Diabetes complications, made simple (Flower)

The goal of walking 10,000 steps per day is linked to many health benefits. New research suggests that you can attain these benefits at much lower numbers.

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Berberine is one of the most buzzed&#x2d;about supplements of the year. This multifaceted plant compound is transforming the way we support metabolic health.

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Pain has been called the body’s alert system; it comes to our aid when we hurt ourselves and need to apply care. But in the case of a chronic disease such as osteoarthritis, pain can disrupt sleep, which, in turn, affects mental and physical health. There are ways to manage symptoms to improve quality of life—and sleep.

Osteoarthritis and sleep (Ginta)

While research is in the early stages, mounting scientific evidence is opening the possibility for psychedelic mushrooms to be the next frontier in mental health.

Phychedelic mushrooms for medicinal use (Newton)

We have learned many things during the pandemic, collective resilience being one, but above all else, we have acquired a deeper appreciation for nurturing connections. Being socially connected keeps us safer, healthier, and happier.

Nurturing connections (Ginta)

Navigating the complex connections between healthy aging and mental well&#x2d;being, regenerative medicine is shedding light on innovative ways we can harness the body’s own healing abilities to improve our quality of life.

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