by Lily Dane The new year is upon us. How many of you have promised yourself that 2014 will be different? It will be YOUR year. This is the year you will MAKE things happen! You chose a nutrition or “diet” plan to follow. You…
by Dr. K.J. McLaughlin It’s the holiday season and most of you may not have health or fitness on your minds but it may be a really good idea to begin your quest for better health now instead of waiting until the New Year. Why…
The study identifies five healthy behaviours as being integral to having the best chance of leading a disease-free lifestyle: taking regular exercise, non-smoking, a low bodyweight, a healthy diet and a low alcohol intake. The people who consistently followed four or five of these behaviours…
by Dr. Richard Foxx A hip fracture is one of the more traumatic injuries a senior can suffer. For many, a hip fracture means a long stay in the hospital, followed by recovery in an assisted care facility. For a few, a hip fracture will…
by Dr. K.J. McLaughlin The new thing in fitness certainly has to be CrossFit. The craze has literally swept around North America and now there are studios, classes, and competitions for CrossFit. Although I have never participated in a CrossFit class, I certainly have seen…
Lifestyle changes in diet and exercise show promise for learning, depression in teens, and more SAN DIEGO — New studies released today underscore the potential impact of healthy lifestyle choices in treating depression, the effects of aging, and learning. The research focused on the effects…
Listening to music makes physical exertion less exhausting, probably because of improved muscle coordination. Scientists from the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences and other research facilities have contributed significantly towards a first explanation for the development of music. Contrary to what…
by Natural Blaze We have heard about an apple a day, but how about a walk a day? A new 17-year study conducted by the American Cancer Society offers yet another connection between exercise and optimal health. The statistics covered in the video below, and…
By Dr. Marianna Pochelli A recent study published in BMJ found that physical activity is as effective as drug interventions for patients with existing cardiovascular diseases and other chronic conditions such as diabetes. In the few conditions where the life-saving benefits of exercise have been studied,…
University of Utah study shows higher-intensity activity impacts weight, even in short bouts Natural Blaze To win the war against weight gain, it turns out that every skirmish matters – as long as the physical activity puts your heart and lungs to work. In a…
By Dr. Nathan Daley If you’ve heard that life is movement, it’s true. If you’ve heard that just sitting around can kill you, it’s also true. Physical inactivity is the fourth leading cause of death worldwide![1] You may have heard the media reporting recently on several…
