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 ...
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Feed SubscriptionHow To Plan A Healthy Workplace Diet
Most of us spend the majority of our time each week at work, often making it challenging to stick to a healthy lifestyle. From pastry-laden brainstorms to lunchtime meetings, the workplace can be full of temptation. But with a little ...
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 »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 ...
Read More »3 Natural Ways To Stay Happy
Although the sun is shining outside, you might not be feeling bright on the inside. Sometimes we feel down in the dumps and are unsure of what’s causing this gloominess. These feelings can often be attributed to a poor diet, ...
Read More »Rely On Yoga To Relieve Muscle Pain
Ask any enthusiast: The earliest teachings of yoga give us a trusted workout to this day. Yoga philosophy is rooted in a dedication to our physical well-being which combines the healthy habits of exercise, relaxation and cleanliness with a nature-based ...
Read More »Golfing Pain Shouldn’t Be Par For The Course
A little know-how can help golfers avoid unnecessary injury. Considering the number of times a swing is repeated during a game, it’s not surprising that the season often ends early for those who are not physically prepared. Every year, Ontario’s ...
Read More »HEALTHY REASONING: Obesity May Increase Prostate Cancer Risk In Black Men
By Allan Bucka Jones PRIDE Health Columnist One in eight men in Canada are affected by prostate cancer. Black men have even higher rates. Black men are far more likely to develop and die of prostate cancer than any other ...
Read More »Boosting The Future Of The Food Movement
By Fabíola Ortiz WASHINGTON, Apr 24 2016 (IPS) – Investing in new entrepreneurs who bring a holistic approach to food sustainability is one way that the food movement can overcome mounting global challenges from environmental degradation to food waste. “I grow ...
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