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Is the Internet Bad for You? By Eva Zatrak

Posted July 18, 2013

Not if you wish to exercise your brain and age well, according to research done UCLA on middle aged and older adults. In this study groups who read hard copy books were compared against experienced internet users and the results were interesting in that both groups fared the same when it came the co... Read More...

Classic Mandarin Orange Salad Recipe By BodyBreak

Posted June 14, 2013

Learn how to make this classic salad and why it delivers the nutritional punch that you need to stay healthy.... Read More...

Food Cravings: 6 Ways to Avoid them By Jocelyn Black

Posted June 13, 2013

Cravings: We all get them. Sometimes we indulge in them, but did you know that cravings are often an indication that your blood sugar is off? When you eat too many high glycemic index foods, your blood sugar spikes and drops off which then triggers the over secretion of the hormone insuli... Read More...

I'm Not Vegan Anymore Either By Sandra Chabot

Posted June 12, 2013

Inspired by one holistic nutritionist’s recent coming out, I wanted to share my own coming out story. Alexandra Jamieson is a well known player in the industry who built her name while eating a vegan diet. She has since then reached a new chapter in her health, which for Alexandra me... Read More...

June is Seniors' Month: Give thanks to the seniors in your life By Jackie Hickey

Posted June 11, 2013

Another early morning out on the Toronto area roads, off to a Seniors’ Month event in the city. June is Seniors’ Month and one of the busiest months for me, although it goes by fairly quickly with all the activities, celebrations and events that honour our seniors in the community. I lov... Read More...

Heart Disease and Your Physical Inactivity By Marty the Health Guy

Posted June 6, 2013

What does your level of physical activity have to do with heart disease? Everything. Marty the Health Guy gives you the straight up goods on why you need to get moving and ideas on how to do it!... Read More...

BodyBreak #2 Foot Lifts for Travelling By BodyBreak

Posted June 5, 2013

Learn how to de-stress and stretch while you're on the plane, train, or in any small space.... Read More...