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Today’s article has been written by our physician contributor. Several times per week, I see patients who need a heart, liver, kidney, or lungs. In Canada, there are 4,500 people waiting for organ transplants. 2,000 patients receive organ transplantations each
Do you spend your 8 hour work day sitting at a desk, plus 1 hour drive sitting in your car, maybe another 2 hours sitting in front of a TV, and then another 8 hours lying in bed? Are you
If you’re walking or exercising a few times each week for good health, you may not need any extra nutrition other than hydration during exercise. Zoorob and co-authors in their 2013 journal article suggest that “maintaining proper hydration during exercise
Health psychologist Kelly McGonigal shares that how we view our stress response could change the effect stress has on our bodies. Many of us are aware that high stress levels can increase risks of heart disease, cause weight changes, increase muscle
Before exercise the body needs glycogen stores (storage form of glucose) in order to supply active muscles with enough energy (or ATP) during exercise. Consuming carbohydrate rich foods before exercise helps maximize glycogen stores in athletic individuals. What to eat depends
Diabetes is a chronic disease that is widespread in our population today. In diabetes, sugar or glucose remains at high levels in the blood. Carbohydrates are the food group that release sugar into the blood once digestion is completed. This does not
Depression, stress, and anxiety are widely present in today’s society and a range of first-world lifestyle factors may be contributing to their increased prevalence. Today we focus on two phone applications which may help you to relax when feeling anxious,
As a registered dietitian, I understand that millions of people struggle with preventing weight gain and promoting weight loss. One of the newer proposed “magic” weight loss pills on the market is raspberry ketones. This product has been endorsed by Dr. Oz. Although Dr. Oz
Another recent weight loss regime I’ve been asked about are green tea extract pills. Widely known as a protective antioxidant, over the last few years it has been suggested that green tea (from the Camellia sinensis plant) contains polyphenols called catechins which
I’m sure you’ve heard all about the potential benefits of coconut oil, but do you know which types are available, which one may be better for your health, and which type you’re using? Let’s start with the main types of