Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, increasing numbers of Canadians are now working from home. Working remotely has many perks, such as having more flexibility over your schedule and working in a comfortable home environment. Although working from home can add flexibility to your schedule, it does not mean that your days are any [...]
The use of electronic devices such as computer screens, tablets, mobile phones, laptops and e-readers has significantly increased in our daily lives. It is currently estimated that the average adult spends over 11 hours a day using some type of electronic device. However, according to recent scientific research findings, electronic screen exposure is associated with [...]
Boost your immune for the winter months Do you find that you get sick more often in the winter than during other times of the year? Winter and cold temperatures can be challenging for our bodies, and staying indoors and in closer proximity to other people makes it easier for germs to spread. The immune [...]
According to Statistics Canada, there are nearly half a million Canadians living with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease today, plus about 25,000 new cases are diagnosed every year. Although there is currently no cure for dementia, research shows that there are a number of preventable risk factors associated with developing this disease. These include having an [...]
Stress response is the body's natural reaction to challenges and is essential to our survival as a species. However, stressful events or situations can also leave us feeling overwhelmed and interfere with our physical and emotional well-being. Short-term stress (also called “acute stress” or “fight or flight” response) can cause the release of stress hormones, [...]
