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It’s almost February. For those of us living in the Northern Hemisphere, the shortest month of the year always feels more like the longest as we anxiously await the arrival of spring.
Did you set a goal to be more active this year? How’s it going? If you need a little motivation to get moving, today I’ve got ideas for free home workouts that even the biggest couch potato can do.
Christmas! The most wonderful—and most stressful—time of the year! A 2022 study revealed almost half of respondents feel their mental health worsens during the holidays. It doesn’t have to be that way. Today’s post will focus on 5 simple strategies you can use to reduce stress this Christmas season.
Today, I continue my Breast Cancer Awareness Month series with a look at another food with cancer-fighting properties – turmeric. Just a daily teaspoon of this golden spice could reduce your risk of cancer.
If you love Indian food, you’re probably already getting your daily dose of turmeric. If not, read on to learn about turmeric, how it fights cancer, and 7 easy ways you can sneak this fragrant spice into your diet.
Breast cancer screening guidelines in both Canada and the United States no longer recommend women of any age do a regular breast self-exam. As an otherwise healthy woman with no known risk factors who was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 46, I have a huge problem with this.
Garlic. There’s no better way to add extra flavour to your favorite dishes. With Halloween on the way, repelling evil spirits and vampires might be top of mind. But garlic can protect against more than just scary creatures. Eating garlic is good for your health.
Exercise. We know it’s good for us. But less than half of North Americans get the recommended amount of physical activity. As I continue my Breast Cancer Awareness Month series, today I’m exploring the link between exercise and cancer.
Exercise reduces the risk of many cancers. It can also improve recovery by helping cancer patients tolerate treatments. And, it can significantly lower the risk of cancer recurrence. Let’s take a closer look.
In an earlier post Foods That Fight Cancer, I shared a list of 12 foods with cancer-fighting properties according to a book written by Richard Béliveau and Denis Gingras. In today’s post, I’m going to explore the science behind one of the items on that list, green tea. I’ll also look at how I’ve added it to my daily diet thanks to the magic of matcha powder.
Regular readers know that I’ve made dozens, if not hundreds, of small changes in my quest to reduce waste and live more sustainably. But there are some zero-waste swaps that I refuse to make. This might seem like an odd thing for someone who writes about eco-friendly living to say, but there’s a good reason why I draw the line at some changes.
Walking is one of the easiest and best forms of exercise. There’s nothing like getting outside for a walk to lift your spirits when you’re having a bad day. Today’s post looks at some of the physical and mental health benefits of walking.
It’s hard to believe it has been almost three years since my employer instructed us all to prepare for a “one-day” work-from-home test. That one day turned into over two years and remote work is now a permanent arrangement for many of us. It’s always good to revisit our habits to make sure we’re working as productively as possible. Read on for my best tips to make working from home work for you.
