3 delicious transformations Finding new ways to reinvent and reuse leftover ingredients to create simple and delicious meals is a perfect way to save time while still eating healthy during the busy back-to-school season. Less time, with less mess, means less stress! Chicken Fajita and White Bean Soup Fajita inspired, colorful, and full of flavor,..
How to be a better household health advisor A lot has changed since the term “chief cook and bottle washer” was first coined in the 1800s to describe “the person in charge of practically everything.” Does this describe your position at home? In addition to your many duties as the chief cook and bottle washer,..
Simple ways to build and nurture social connection Humans are wired for connection. So much so, in fact, that we tend to live longer and healthier lives when we have strong relationships with others. Here’s how to build and nurture social connection, reclaiming the powerful benefits of togetherness. Find everyday opportunities to model positive socialization..
Eliminate daily aches and pains Whether you work from home or at the office, you shouldn’t sit in a way that leaves you with neck pain, headaches, or fatigue. By creating an ergonomic workstation, you’ll feel comfortable and be more productive. 1. Straighten up You may not even realize it, but you could be slouching..
How to fully recover after a cold or the flu Once your sniffles and sneezes are gone, you may expect to feel back to your old self again. Sometimes, though, it may take a few weeks before you fully rebound from being sick. You may feel lingering fatigue after your illness, so we have some..
Creative al fresco recipes Eating outdoors can be one of the true pleasures of life. Whether in your backyard, on the beach, or in a park, make any outdoor cookout a delicious success that the whole family will enjoy with these creative al fresco recipes. Turkey Meatball Skewers with Cinnamon, Coriander, and Cumin Fragrant flavors..
Simple & spectacular summer recipes When it comes to cooking with sun-ripened garden crops, it’s best to keep it simple and let the flavor of your main ingredients shine. Garden-harvested foods are at their peak ripeness and will have more nutrients and flavor than store-bought fruits or vegetables that would have had to be picked..
Top tools for forgiveness and self-care Over the last few years, we’ve been severely challenged as a global society. While living through fear and uncertainty, we comforted each other with acts of kindness, and then kept plodding on toward the proverbial light at the end of the tunnel. Redefining mental well-being The simplest definition of..
How inflammation is connected to brain health The complexities of the human brain can leave both a scientist and layperson a tad awestruck. Research is beginning to elucidate the fascinating repercussions of inflammation in the brain. What is inflammation? Inflammation is a finely tuned biological defence system designed to maintain the body’s equilibrium. When the..
Interest in e-assist riding picks up speed Rose Gardner was a few months shy of having a baby when she and her partner purchased an e-assist bike in the summer of 2018. The green form of transport opened up a whole new world of zooming around. “It was helpful in being able to continue biking..