Trade in the gym for the great outdoors Cubicle. Gym. Couch. Sound familiar? If you wake up and go from one enclosed space at work to another enclosed space at the gym to a third enclosed space at home, you’re not alone. Some sources suggest North Americans spend 90 percent of our time indoors! While..
It’s good for everyone When you’re overwhelmed or at your wits’ end, do you ask for help? So many of us wind up suffering in silence while help is just a request away. Resisting reaching out Whether it’s for extra child-minding or assistance with a work project, many of us find it difficult to find..
A training program for women The not-so-good news: bone density naturally decreases as we age. Since women generally have smaller bones than men, those who have especially low bone density are at risk of developing osteoporosis, which results in brittle, fragile bones that can more easily fracture. Estrogen, which protects bones, decreases as women reach..
7 ways to calm down and carry on Are you feeling a familiar tension around your shoulders? Not sleeping well? Biting your nails to the quick? These might all be signs that you’re under stress. And, if you are, it only makes sense to understand and learn how to manage stress—both short- and long-term stress—before..
Think beyond guacamole While once considered an exotic oddity, avocado has become a staple ingredient in health-conscious kitchens. After all, what’s not to love about it? Rich, buttery and packed with healthy fats and nutrients, the avocado deserves a starring role in a range of dishes. Chickpea-Spinach Pasta with Creamy Avocado Sauce Looking for proof..
Your guide to nutritional support Do you take supplements? Sometimes, it’s hard to get all the healthy nutrients you need from diet alone. Stress, specialized diets, health conditions or an active lifestyle may mean that you’re missing out on key nutrients. Here, we’ve listed four supplements that you might benefit from. As always, have a..
Why it happens and what to do Do you feel like you’re drowning in a bottomless sea of deadlines, expectations and long to-do lists? Are low energy and fatigue common complaints? Are you susceptible to negative moods, including irritability or frustration under stress? Stress can be good Short bursts of stress to overcome lethargy or..
Low-impact fitness for everyone Is deep water running (DWR) for you? If you’re looking for cross training ideas, nursing an injury or even just searching for a great low-impact workout, exercising in the water is perfect. Dive in! What is it? Deep water running is running performed in water deep enough to cover the shoulders..
3 recipes that elevate any dish When it comes to salsa, most of us immediately envision saucy chopped tomatoes bathed in fiery garlic and scorching chilies. But really, salsa just means “sauce,” so salsa can be made with different ingredients with varying heat levels, textures and flavor combinations. Using salsa as a sauce automatically boosts..
How “beginner’s mind” can help you How many ways can you use a shoe? Most people can name a dozen. Geniuses can rattle off hundreds. You could once do the same. Then you were taught the “right” way to use shoes. Embrace a beginner’s mind and unleash new levels of creativity and happiness. Through a..