Our happiness levels can be affected by our genetic makeup, our environment, and our everyday actions. While we are not able to change our genes and have limited actions on our environment (i.e.war zones), we can change our happiness by making changes to our life skills or habits.1 From positive ps...
Pilates offers a multitude of benefits for both the body and mind. Key advantages include: 1. Core Strength : Pilates focuses on strengthening the core muscles that can improve overall mobility, stability, posture and balance. 2. Flexibility : Through controlled movements and stretches, Pilates ...
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depressions that occurs at a specific time of the year, generally during the fall and winter months when there is less natural sunlight. While less common, SAD can also occur during the spring and summer months. The shorter days and longer nights in ...
Pickleball, anyone? Pickleball has become increasingly popular for everyone. It offers an opportunity for different generations to play together with its relatively easy to learn rules, smaller court size, slower ball speed, and underhand serving techniques. Pickleball provides many health benefits...
When we think about fitness, we often focus on the physical health of the body. In Keeping Sharp, Dr. Sanjay Gupta reminds readers of the vital connection between the brain and the body. The brain is the control centre for the body. Without a healthy brain, the messages do not get relayed through th...
Holidays become busier and more stressful as we aim to balance life, work and responsibilities. If you can pay attention to the signs and symptoms of your stressors, you can be better prepared to cope and thrive over the holidays. The H.A.L.T. method brings attention to four risk states: hunger, ang...
Have you ever thought about hiking Mount Fuji in Japan, or trekking the Tongariro Crossing in New Zealand? Are you dreaming about strolling through European cities on your bucket list? Higher cardiovascular fitness and muscular strength, and greater flexibility and balance can all enhance the enjoym...
As I transition into a consulting and coaching role in the areas of diversity and wellness, a yoga teacher training (YTT) program would deepen my practice and add a certification to my credentials. After searching the internet and reading 200+ reviews, I registered for the Awakenings 200-hour YTT at...
With the rising stress over conflict in different parts of the world and in local communities, we need to find ways to bring calm and peace to our selves, relationships and immediate surroundings. In a recent webinar, Mark Walsh from Embodiment Unlimited, offers peace building techniques and coping ...
Joy can add lightness and meaning to your day. What brings you joy? To learn about the best practices, a team of University of California Berkeley researchers1 asked their network of 350 researchers, and found daily actions that can add joy to your day. 1. During uncertain times, focus and savour ...
The research on goal setting has been ongoing for over 50 years. Through the research of Locke and Latham,1 organizations, teams and individuals have benefited from the facts and processes for effective goal setting. Based on their own research and their perspectives from the past century, here a...
With many people working from home over the past year and a half due to the pandemic, there may be some anxious thoughts and feelings arising, as employers plan on more staff returning to in-person work. Jhanelle Peters,1 Registered Psychotherapist, describes the two sides of anxiety in society. A c...
Tai Chi can be practised anywhere — in the park, in a studio or in your home. This traditional Chinese mind-body exercise can be performed by all ages. Tai Chi has been shown to improve emotions, cognition, and motor learning among healthy adults especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.1 Since i...
As the summer heats up, road trips can be the solutions to meet your needs for travel, within the boundaries that have been set up by governments and the protocols that we have adhered to for health and safety reasons. Road trips provide many choices for destinations, and flexibility for many stops...
A land acknowledgement is one way to begin our recognition of National Indigenous History Month that celebrates the First Nations, Inuit and Métis people in Canada. I wish to acknowledge the Indigenous people of all the lands that we are on. Today, this meeting place is still the home to many Indig...
Cities all over the world are experiencing a boom in cycling. Toronto is building 40 km of bike lanes, while New York City, Berlin and Bogotá have also added paths to meet the cyclists’ interests and physical distancing requirements.1 Cities are experiencing lower traffic congestion and better ai...
When we think of the role of exercise and the immune system, there are a few key questions to consider: Does exercise affect the immune system? How does exercise impact the immune system? What kind of exercise influences the immune system? Research studies have shown that short and long-term exerci...
Nutritional strategies can play important roles in keeping you healthy and bolstering your immune system. While there are no foods that can prevent infection from viruses, a healthier immune system can potentially lessen the severity of the symptoms and shorten the length of the recovery period. A ...
With the ongoing challenges and unpredictability of the global pandemic, it helps to have reminders on how to promote our mental health. According to the World Health Orgnization (WHO)1, “mental health is a state of well-being in which an individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with...
A change of seasons can be a catalyst for new activities. This year, more than ever, winter can be one way for us to embrace friluftsliv (pronounced “free-lufts-LEEV”). This Norwegian concept loosely translates to “open-air living” and celebrates spending time outdoors.1 The term was initi...
With the uncertainty of the duration of the global pandemic, many people are anxious and worried about juggling remote work, family life and personal health. With these growing concerns and stressors, people become more susceptible to sleep disturbances. While it is recommended that people have 7-9 ...
The Report Card on Physical Activity for Adults released by ParticipACTION1 showed that there is room for improvement in the overall physical activity of adults. Daily movement receives a “C” grade, while moderate to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) receives a “F” grade among adults aged18 ...
Many are working from home as a result of the current pandemic, while many may continue to maintain home offices due to flexible work arrangements from their employers. Large companies are finding that employees are productive working from home, and may consider reducing office spaces to decrease ex...
With each new season, with each new month, we often think about new possibilities and action steps to live a more meaningful and happier life. In preparation for my trip to New Zealand, I picked up the book Legacy: What the All Blacks Can Teach Us About the Business of Life to read about the Maori ...
With an increase in urbanization around the world, stressors come from pollutants, noise, cars, crowds, long work hours, and technology. The word “technostress”1 was coined specifically to describe the unhealthy habits of individuals using technology, including the constant checking of electroni...
New ideas arise all the time for the next travel destination. To prepare for your next trip, here are some considerations, whether you are travelling short or long distances. Let’s begin with causes and symptoms, followed by coping strategies to limit the duration of your jet lag or travel fatig...
Walking and active living offers many benefits for your health and wellness. Being physically active can: • enhance the quality of your sleep • support healing after injuries • maintain physical, mental, social and economic health • prevent chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabete...
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