Break the Habit

Quitting smoking can be the best thing you can do for your health. Here’s what happens when you quit: Within 8 hours, the carbon monoxide levels drop in your body and the oxygen levels in your blood return to normal. In 48 hours, your chance of having a heart attack drops. Food will taste and …

Exercise and the Brain

There is an old myth that once you lose brain cells you’ll never get them back.  Modern science has shown this to be false. We all know that exercise has many benefits for cardiovascular health, but we are also learning that exercise can have a great impact on your brain!  Many studies have shown that …

Sleep is Your Super Power

Science is now showing that sleep is an essential pillar of health. I recently watched a  fascinating TED talk by sleep scientist Matt Walker.  He shared many studies showing just how important sleep is for our health.   Here’s a quick fact – a man who routinely sleeps 4-5 hours a night will have the …

Is Sitting the New Smoking?

Your body was designed to move, and spending a lot of time sitting increases your risk of many health problems.  According to some studies, it increases your risk of premature death from all causes as much as smoking! Here are some stats:  sitting for more than eight hours a day is associated with a 90 …

Be a Lifesaver – get a Free Naloxone Kit

Would you like to have the ability to save someone’s life?  Well, you can with a naloxone kit. The opioid epidemic has affected many communities and families in Canada, and an opioid overdose can happen to anyone taking an opioid.  You are eligible for a free naloxone kit if you are a current opioid user, …

Top 5 Mistakes with Medications

Prescription medications can help you stay healthy and even save your life.  But, they also come with risks and need to be taken properly.  Here are the Top 5 mistakes people make with medications and how you can prevent them. Not following the directions on the label. Your doctor prescribed this medication to be taken in a …