Health tips of the month
Our basic advice on your diet and other small gestures that can help you ease your recovery
Ah, July. It’s one of our favourite months to take time off, enjoy the warm weather and plan some outdoor activities. Whether it’s with family, friends, or that special someone, we all want to get away. And we’re in luck, because our beautiful country has so much to offer.
School, work and all other activities have resumed. The never-ending cycle of having to make lunches and dinners is back. And it comes around fast! As you know, healthy eating is the foundation for good health.
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Office parties, family get-together and other holiday festivities are just around the corner, with the associated copious meals, enormous amounts of alcohol, stress and late nights.
Do you get enough sleep? When you wake up, do you feel refreshed—and able to tackle the day’s activities? If your answer to any of these questions is no, fixing this problem is essential since your health depends on it.
For a Healthy Fall and Winter : the ultimate Guide on Boosting Your Immune System and Alleviating Joint Pain.
It’s too early to talk about the school year. That’s what we always tell ourselves. But this is exactly the right time. Summer is in full swing. You are enjoying the sun and the outdoors. Your energy is at its peak. Perfect! You wouldn’t want all this great energy to suddenly vanish in the whirlwind of the back-to-school period, would you?
Isn’t summer a wonderful time to reconnect with nature? And isn’t summer vacation the most wonderful excuse to enjoy all the benefits of outdoor living? Vacation, family, nature: here is our summer health proposal you won’t want to dismiss!
Men are strong, brave, sturdy and independent. They don’t go to the doctor’s office very often unless it’s related to an accident or injury. And when they are forced to go – often by their spouse – they don’t talk much and don’t dwell on their symptoms, especially those related to problems below the waist.
Are you experiencing pain in your joints? That is no reason to give up your favourite summer activities: gardening, cycling, hiking, camping, playing tennis, golfing, swimming… on the contrary! Moving is one of your best allies against pain. Here are some good physical activity ideas that can help relieve your pain and allow you to enjoy a wonderful summer outdoors.
How can women improve their chances of living a long and healthy life, preserve their quality of life and prevent chronic illnesses and ailments that pose a threat to them, like diabetes, cancer, heart disease, stroke, dementia, Alzheimer’s, etc.?
It is essential for humans of all ages to move during the day. Having a physical activity from a young age is extremely important for the child’s healthy growth and development and helps maintain a healthy lifestyle as an adult1. In fact, Health Canada encourages regular physical activity during childhood. It helps boost strength, heart health and bone density, and thus helps prevent chronic disease later in life1.
Au Québec, on peut se le dire, notre corps est mis à rude épreuve quant aux changements de saisons. Chacune d’entre elles comporte ses avantages et ses inconvénients sur nous. L’hiver, on peut constater un changement radical sur notre corps, et dans notre corps. Les lèvres gercées, la gorge qui pique, le manque d’énergie, le sommeil perturbé, la digestion difficile à cause du festin des fêtes.
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With the cold season upon us, it’s time to start protecting ourselves from harmful bacteria that will be increasingly present for the next few months. Because no one enjoys getting sick, we do our best to prevent catching a cold, flu or stomach flu ? all common infections during this time of year.
If you haven’t started cozying up for winter, the first days of November will convince you to hunker down. Although many people think it’s a dull and depressing month, others find joy in wrapping themselves up in thick blankets, enjoying a hot cup of tea, and curling up on the couch to watch a new season of their favourite show.
Happy October, everyone! This is the month of witches, superheroes, astronauts… and a month also known as the start of the cold and flu season. Some people just breeze through this time of year, but others have more trouble fighting off the germs.
September has arrived, and a lot of people dread the return to the daily grind. For many of you, it’s a pleasant return to regular and familiar patterns. We all grew up within routines set by our parents and as teenagers, we used to often do whatever we could to escape them. As we became adults, we rediscovered how comforting routines can be – coming home, safe and sound, reunited with the family.
Where are you right now, on vacation or at work? In August, lots of people are off on vacation. Whether you’re looking forward to yours, you’ve already been there and back, or if you don’t have any vacation time coming, when the weather’s beautiful, no one feels like being inside working.
Many men are affected by a decrease in libido. A lack of desire can certainly be linked to a drop in testosterone levels, but it can also be tied to various psychological, emotional and physical causes.