One in five Canadians experiences stress-related health conditions, from headaches to heart and circulatory troubles. Of premature deaths, a large number are stress-related, with coronary heart disease leading the pack.
Technically speaking, a stressor is almost anything that triggers biological changes and produces what is called the “stress response”. Your body reacts to stress partly by [...]

(ARA) – Hunger is a growing problem globally and the United States is not immune. Nearly 12 million American children have limited access to the nutritious foods they need to learn and live active, healthy lives.
Hunger impairs children’s health in significant and long-lasting ways by impeding growth and development, contributing to poorer mental health and [...]

(ARA) – Many favorite comfort foods are chock-full of fat and calories. But a few simple tweaks can transform familiar favorites into delicious and nutritious meals your family will ask for time and time again.
The nutrition experts at Mayo Clinic share their top five tips for healthy recipe makeovers that cut the calories, boost the [...]

(ARA) – When it comes to healthful aging, a preventive approach is the key to success. By implementing some simple healthy habits today, we can achieve a healthier future. “Our bodies’ health — particularly as we age — requires that we take precautionary measures to strengthen ourselves,” explains Donnica L. Moore, MD, women’s health expert [...]

(ARA) – Picture this: You’re out on the go on a hot summer day and you realize you’re thirsty. You want something different, but you’re not sure what beverage you should reach for to quench that thirst.
As it turns out, you’re like the majority of women because, according to a recent survey, 74 percent of [...]

(ARA) – When it comes to weight loss, activity is essential to obtaining results and supporting a healthy lifestyle. Regular physical activity can produce long term health benefits and is a key component in the fight against overweight and obesity. Now is the perfect time to learn how easy it is to get started.
The 2008 [...]

(ARA) – You glance at the clock on your desk as your stomach begins to growl and realize you have hit the 3 p.m. slump — that vulnerable time after lunch yet still hours from dinner. In order to satisfy your hunger, you look for a quick fix to help you finish out the day. [...]

“Sustainability” is the current favorite buzz word of the environmental movement. But what if you applied the concept of sustainability to your weight-loss and health-improvement efforts?
The results would be life-altering, predicts Joe Dillon, an inspirational speaker and fitness expert who has coached Fortune 500 CEOs, billionaires, health care professionals, record-holding [...]

Jogging is a slower version of running.  It is popular with “recreational runners” where the runner is not exerting too much as compared to running which implies to someone at speed. Jogging is the most ideal exercise for the health conscious freak with many mental and physical health benefits.  One of the major psychological benefits [...]

Do you want a healthier life? Would you like to look and feel younger? How about live to a nice old age? If you’re nodding your head, you could be on your way to improved health through a sensible diet and fitness program. Most experts agree that there is a two-pronged approach to achieving maximum [...]