Health tips

Health and fitness were on people’s minds in 2015. Exercise and nutrition have become an important part of Canadians’ lives, and people continue to look for tips and the best ways to keep fit and stay healthy.

Staying fit and healthy is a common goal among Canadians. Whether you are a student, young professional, parent, snowbird or retiree, most of us have some sort of fitness goal. However, with so much information and misinformation available, not to mention thousands of fitness magazines and blogs, it can be confusing to know which program to follow, exercises to do and foods to eat.

The end of summer brings shorter days, rain and cooler temperatures, reducing outdoor activities. The seasonal change can take a toll on your morale and your physical energy. Here are a few tips to keep body and mind in shape.

Getting a proper diagnosis is an important aspect of effective health care. When something is not right, whether we are experiencing pain or just not feeling like ourselves, we turn to our doctors, trusting that they will effectively diagnose the issue and provide the right treatment. However, a recent report from the Institute of Medicine found that most people will likely be misdiagnosed in their lifetime. Diagnosis errors exist in all areas of health care and they can harm patients.

Many people grind their teeth without even noticing it – until they experience jaw tightness and discomfort.

Everyone is busy. With everything that is going on, it’s easy for people to feel the stress of everyday life. You have deadlines to meet, you need to get the kids to school and then to soccer practice, figure out what to make for dinner and maintain your household.

Close to 50,000 Canadians experience a stroke each year, and two-thirds do not make it to the hospital in time to receive the treatment they need to minimize its effects. These stats alone should be enough motivation for Canadians to better understand the signs of a stroke and take them seriously.