Diabetes is one of the fastest-growing health concerns in Canada and the world, and 95 percent of Canadians living with diabetes have type 2 diabetes. Groundbreaking new research reveals a powerful prescription to prevent and manage type 2 diabetes: a good pair of walking shoes. Diabetes 101 Your body needs insulin to metabolize the sugar … Continued
Rain on the windowpane. Grey skies as far as the eye can see. In the summer, we might find ourselves painting, playing sports, picking berries, and chasing kids and pets in the yard. Let’s be honest, though: motivating ourselves for leisure activities can feel much harder in the wintertime. But, even if the weather outside … Continued
So many of us spend a good deal of our waking hours trying to turn back the clock on aging. Whether slathering on the latest cream or researching the latest supplements, we can be so focused on reversing or preventing aging that we miss the simplest and potentially most effective pathway to healthy aging, one … Continued
A debilitating, painful, long-neglected condition formerly called chronic fatigue syndrome is finally getting the attention it deserves. Here’s why this medical enigma is in the spotlight and how it’s linked to post-COVID-19 condition, better known as “long COVID.” What is this medical enigma? Called myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), this condition was previously referred to as chronic … Continued
When struggling with pain, it can be extraordinarily difficult to sleep, yet sleep is the very thing that heals or eases pain. While pharmaceutical interventions are often prescribed for aiding sleep, breathwork, meditation, and understanding the nature of pain can also bring much-needed relief and rest. Painful nights Physical pain can make it difficult to … Continued