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, [...]
Overview Chronic pain has reached epidemic proportions in Canada and US, with millions of people suffering from it on a daily basis. Chronic pain is a type of pain that lasts for an extended period of time. Although there is no specific time length for the pain to be officially considered chronic, most doctors consider [...]
