Get the day off to a strong start, nutritionally speaking, with a nourishing, green breakfast. It might sound unconventional, but beginning the day with vegetables will check off some of your daily requirements for vitamins and minerals from the get ...
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Many Canadians are increasingly concerned about Lyme disease and the related increase in western blacklegged and blacklegged ticks, as a bite from an infected tick is one of the known causes of the disease. With cases of ticks on the ...
Read More »How To Recognize And Reduce The Risk Of Postpartum Depression
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 ...
Read More »What’s New In Sports Nutrition This Summer?
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 »Take Your Health To The Next Level With Sea Greens
Our fascination with getting more greens into our diet continues to grow, along with our search for healthier and more sustainable food options. The Canadian Health Food Association (CHFA) named sea vegetables as one of the top natural health trends ...
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 »Cancer Facts And Treatment
Cancer is the leading cause of death worldwide. This doctor is working to find life-changing treatment options. Courtesy of News Canada.
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 ...
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