By Jenna Hatfield Thanks to the honesty of stars such as Brooke Shields, Hayden Panettiere, and Drew Barrymore, postpartum depression (PPD) now shows up more in the news. While increased discussion is great, many moms still may not understand what ...
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Adding activity to your routine is a key contributor to health and happiness and the Canadian Health Food Association (CHFA) is dedicated to helping Canadians live to the fullest and achieve their health goals. With your summer workout routine in ...
Read More »Getting To The Heart Of Heart Attacks In Women
Understanding the Risks, Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment of Heart Attacks in Women By Dr. Carolina Gongora Heart disease is more than a serious health issue, it is the number-one cause of death in both women and men: roughly 600,000 people die ...
Read More »Slow Movement Fitness
The Benefits of Slowing Down Your Workout By Abby Quillen When you think about exercise, does it always mean pounding the pavement, sprinting around a racquetball court, cycling at extreme speeds, or doing some other intense workout? If so, it may ...
Read More »HEALTHY REASONING: Fish And Coconut Oils Are Good For You
By Allan Bucka Jones PRIDE Health Columnist Fish Oil According to a recent study, supplements with omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid from fish, may help slow the decline in muscle mass and strength that occurs as we get older. In ...
Read More »Stroke Survivor Tells His Encouraging Tale
John lives in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, and says he is grateful when June comes around since it is Stroke Awareness Month. “Four years ago I had a stroke. I lost the ability to swallow and to move the left ...
Read More »Choosing A Treatment Makes A World Of Difference For Patients Living With MS
When it comes to living with a chronic, debilitating disease, choosing the right treatment is one of the most important decisions you will make. In multiple sclerosis (MS), this is especially true, as symptoms are progressive and can have serious ...
Read More »HEALTHY REASONING: High Blood Pressure Is Serious
By Allan Bucka Jones PRIDE Health Columnist If you have high blood pressure (hypertension), you have one of the most prevalent and serious disorders in Canada. The government of Canada does not collect health data by race or ethnicity, but ...
Read More »30-Minute Bodyweight-Only Cardio Sweat Fest
Training with your bodyweight is a great way to stay in shape. Freeing yourself from all those tiresome machines and payment plans, you can get a great workout from the comfort of your own home. When you think about how ...
Read More »HEALTHY REASONING: Eating To Get A Flat Belly
By Allan Bucka Jones PRIDE Health Columnist If you want to get a flat belly fast, you should eat plenty of fat. Not just any fat will do. Some fats are no good at all, while others are health-boosters and burn ...
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