How many people can say that they regularly get enough sleep? With the hectic pace of life, it is likely that very few of us get the recommended 8–10 hours a night. Trying to fit in work, home life, socializing, and hobbies means we often sacrifice our time in bed...

We’re told our whole lives how important it is to have a healthy heart. Between choosing the right meals, managing our stress levels, and making sure we are exercising enough, emphasis is almost always put on keeping our heart strong. With the...

For many of us, the winter months go hand in hand with colds and flus. Once temperatures drop below freezing and the days and nights blend, we accept that we are likely going to feel run down and sluggish. We find reaching for vitamins to try...

Diabetes affects millions of people and families throughout the world. It occurs when your body cannot produce insulin or use the insulin it makes. Without insulin, blood sugars cannot be properly regulated, which can cause several issues within the...

The World Health Organization defines mental health as “a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realize their abilities, learn well and work well, and contribute to their community”. In recent years, the number of people who are suffering...

Chronic pain is defined as “pain that carries on for longer than 12 weeks despite medication or treatment” (NHS Inform). Approximately 8 million Canadians suffer with chronic pain, according to Pain Canada, with the pain affecting both physical and mental health. Those who...

Our skin goes through a lot. It is exposed to the elements every day, it gets covered in makeup or creams, and is affected by the things we consume. This makes it very important that we care for it as best we can, whether it’s through what we consume or the products we use to clean...

Self-care is a habit. It requires focusing on your own health and wellbeing, and being conscious and aware of when you need to put yourself first.

There are many steps to ensuring you are practicing self-care. Understanding your health and having self-awareness, being physically active...

Anxiety can be described as the feeling of unease, dread, and fear. It can result in sweating, rapid heartrate, and in feeling tense and restless. The number of people suffering with anxiety has grown a great deal over recent years. Surveys conducted in Canada by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health show...

The term Arthritis is used to describe more than 100 conditions that affect joints, the tissues surrounding joints, and other connective tissues. These conditions range from relatively mild forms of tendonitis and bursitis...