Endocrine disruptors are found in many household products. These sneaky chemicals have been shown to cause decreased estrogen levels in women beyond what’s expected during perimenopause. There is good news: decreasing exposure to these chemicals and eating a phytoestrogen-rich diet can help you sidestep the negative effects caused by endocrine disruptors. What is perimenopause? Perimenopause … Continued
More than 3 million Canadians live with a diagnosis of type 1 or type 2 diabetes. When everyone you know has diabetes, it may be easy to forget the devastating consequences of this disease. Understanding this condition, its symptoms, and treatment strategies is the cornerstone of living well with diabetes. Types 1, 2 … and … Continued
The most significant difference between Indigenous and mainstream worldviews is in how the land, itself, is regarded. Indigenous people view themselves as part of an ecosystem that relies on a symbiotic interconnectedness; we take care of the land, and in turn, we are taken care of. This attitude toward the land extends to the way … Continued
The health benefits of walking are well known—as is the old adage that you must walk 10,000 steps every day to achieve them. We wanted to find out how many steps you actually have to take in order to reap the rewards of walking. The answer? Far fewer than you might think. Where did the … Continued
It’s not always easy to talk about mental health, but doing so can help us normalize our feelings and foster connections with loved ones—and the same goes for the little ones in our lives. Warm, open communication between parents and kids about tough topics is associated with better outcomes for kids’ well-being. From quick chats … Continued