Resistance training is a form of physical activity that is designed to improve muscular fitness by exercising a muscle or a muscle group against external resistance. The health benefits that can result from engaging in resistance training are: Reversing Muscle Loss Regular resistance training of two – to – three days per week can increase … Read More
Benefits of Aerobic Exercise
Aerobic exercise increases the ability of the body to take in oxygen, and transport it to your muscles. Increasing aerobic fitness will lead to an increase in the efficiency of the body to take in and utilize oxygen which is associated with decreased fatigue, improvements in exercise capability and your ability to perform activities of … Read More
Golden Rules for a Healthy Active Life
More is better when it comes to exercise and physical activity (CPAG) Less is more when it comes to sedentary behaviour (CSBG) Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines. (2011, January). Retrived August 6, 2019, from https://csepguidelines.ca/adults-18-64/
Stress Management
A lecturer, when explaining stress management to an audience raised a glass of water and asked, “How heavy is this glass of water?” Answers called out ranged from 20g to 500g. The lecturer replied, “The absolute weight doesn’t matter. It depends on how long you try to hold it.” “If I hold it for a … Read More
Trauma Therapy in the Wake of a Tragedy
By Ruth Buczynski, PHD. April 17, 2013 When I saw the pictures of Monday’s tragedy in Boston, my heart went out to all the people in the race – from the runners, to their families and friends and of course the residents of Boston – all gathered for what should have been a day of … Read More
Relaxation Techniques
Calming Breath Exercise The calming breath exercise was adapted from the ancient discipline of yoga. It is a very efficient technique for achieving a deep state of relaxation quickly. 1. Breathing from your abdomen, inhale through your nose slowly to a count of five. 2. Pause and hold our breath to a count of five. … Read More
How to Deal with the Winter Blues (Also Known as Seasonal Affective Disorder)
Autumn is a beautiful time of year. The leaves change into majestic colors. The temperature cools down. The routine of school and work resumes. However, this transitional season reminds us that winter is close behind. While some people look forward to the winter sports, playing in the snow and the crisp cold air, the anticipation … Read More
Training Your Mind To Reduce Stress
Training your mind to reduce stress (condensed article from Time magazine November 2012) By changing the way we think, we can take our brains in a different direction. And where the brain goes, the body tends to follow.” Alice Park As the clutter of thoughts tumbles into consciousness, your physical plant gears up accordingly. Nerve … Read More
Five Fantastic Foods for Your Pantry
When buying packaged foods, choose nutrient-rich ones that offer more vitamins, minerals and fibre, and contain less sodium, fat and sugar. Look for canned foods, such as beans, tomatoes or fish, without added salt. Legumes, including canned or dried peas, beans and lentils. These protein-rich plant foods make satisfying soups, stews and chilies that are … Read More
FASD: Why You Should Understand It
Little formal research exists for the aging adult FASD population but we know from practical experience that managing health care concerns require additional support. People with FASD may not understand what a health care practitioner says and may not remember appointments. Many people with FASD may not realize they are ill, or identify pain, because … Read More
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