I will never forget climbing the trail to a quiet glacier near Banff, Canada with my wife and encountering a couple at least 15 years our senior. We were hiking up a steep incline, and they were coming back down.…
Stroking your beloved dog after a long day at work might feel like more than enough reason to love your pooch, but it turns out that your furry friend actually helps improve your health as well! Studies have shown that…
Walking is an effortless yet advantageous daily activity to incorporate into your routine. Without the need for any sophisticated equipment, walking is low impact, easy on your joints, and entirely at your pace. Studies show that brisk walking can reduce…
You may not realize it, but your body is a thriving metropolis of microorganisms. In fact, trillions of microscopic residents call your body home. And, if you happen to share your life with a dog, you might be surprised to…
Face masks. By now we’re all familiar with them, but their effectiveness in stopping the spread of COVID-19 is still a topic of discussion. As we gather more information about the virus’s ability to spread from person to person and…
It’s a fact: Nobody wants to deal with the pain and inconvenience of a bone fracture. As we age, our bones naturally weaken, leading to an increased risk of fractures. But what if there’s a way to significantly reduce this…
When it comes to your health, being proactive is better than sitting back and waiting for something unfortunate to happen. So you eat real food (not packaged, sugary products), exercise appropriately (and enough), and cut out unhealthy habits like smoking…
When trying to improve our health, many of us look for simple changes we can make, such as a healthier diet. However, when dealing with more severe health issues, we often turn to our doctors and follow their advice. But…
Life as we know it has changed drastically due to social distancing and stay-at-home orders. Friends and family are missed, and grandparents are feeling that pain even more as they miss out on quality time and important milestones with their…
Sigmund Freud may have been perplexed by the question “What do women want?” but modern researchers have found a surprisingly simple answer: sleep. And no, it’s not the women who need more shut-eye, but rather the men. According to a…
Effortlessly making healthy habits stick might sound too good to be true. But surprisingly, there’s a simple trick that can help make healthy living even easier with time. The not-so-secret secret involves improving your brain’s Executive Functions (EFs). Let’s dive…
Electromagnetic fields (EMFs) can be found everywhere, from cellphones and computers to Wi-Fi and power lines. Though there is much debate as to whether EMFs are dangerous for human health, growing numbers of people are reporting negative effects from them,…