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3 Ways Exercise Helps to Reduce Stress
Everyone reaches points in their life when they feel stressed out. Maybe they’re anxious, or worried about current and future events. But how do we deal with these moments?
Exercise and Skin Health
Our skin is the gateway between us and the outside world. Not only does it act as an important barrier between us and a harmful environment, it’s also the first thing we see when we look in the mirror.
Inside or Outside, “To be or not to be” that is the question.
Early Sunday morning, arriving at the Calgary airport from a trip to Toronto, I received a text from a close friend. They were in Canmore (my home) wondering if I wanted to catch up and get some outdoor exercise.
The Skinny on Obesity
What is Obesity?
Obesity is a complex progressive chronic disease that involves abnormal or excessive adipose tissue or fat which may negatively affect your health. Adipose tissue however is not just “dead” weight we carry around, it’s an organ which produces certain substances that can have a negative effect on the body.
Living a Life Based on your Values
This week we’re proud to present a contribution by Dr. Dan Burton of Healthcare Evolution!
Our values dictate our attitudes, beliefs and behaviours, often without us even realizing it. So, how do we determine what our values are and actually put them into words?
Reducing Screen Time
We all spend too much time around screens. Whether it’s our TVs, phones, or computers, they’re all having an effect on us… But they may be effects that we haven’t noticed, or that we haven’t heard of yet.
Eating Healthy and Saving Money
We’re all told to eat healthily. It’s probably the most common knowledge in our modern society… So why doesn’t everyone do it?
11-Minute Stretching Routine To Jumpstart Your Day
How best to start the day is a consideration many of us have. But if stretching and mobilizing before you get started isn’t something you’ve given a thought to, it might be time to start.
Plotting Your Weight-Loss Journey With Values Instead Of Goals
Guest writer Dr. Dan Burton, owner of Healthcare Evolution.
Values are innately a part of every individual on the planet, that are instilled in us at a young age by our parents, society, and cultures. They’re important to us…
Unprocessed Vs Processed Diets
Many of us, whether it’s due to convenience or personal preference, eat a diet that’s far too high in heavily-processed foods. You’ve most likely heard the term before… but what does it mean? Why should we avoid these foods? What are the easiest practices to help you avoid them? That’s exactly what we’re about to get into…
Early Morning Exercise [Pros and Cons]
Picture this: The sun’s coming up, many people are still in bed, but not you. You’re out getting your active minutes in. You feel great! You finish, shower off, have a healthy breakfast, and then get on with your day.
Short-Burst Activity
The thought of Physical Activity is different for everyone. For some it means working out at a world-class, high level of intensity, going for the gold every time, type of attitude. If they aren’t going to get that type of result out of the workout, then there’s no point in doing it…