During the school year, students are busy with homework, extracurricular activities and sports, but during the summer, sometimes parents don’t realize how much free time their children have and it …
Prevent Yoga Injuries
Reduce your chances of injury in your yoga practice by knowing your limits and following these tips. The health benefits of a regular yoga practice span the spectrum from physical to mental. Weight…
Yoga for Beginners
Everyone can do yoga! Discover some simple beginner poses for a healthy New Year. Are you ready to set an intention for your health? Visit a yoga studio or practise our suggested yoga poses at home…
Embrace the Canadian Winter
Getting outside is fun–even in winter! With a little planning and preparation, you can still enjoy the great outdoors. Have you noticed that your exercise routine gets harder to maintain as t…
What’s the deal with elevation training masks?
Elevation training masks have become increasingly popular among athletes. Pros like NFL star Marshawn Lynch and NBA great Lebron James are using the masks, as well as amateur runners and cyclists. …
5 tips to becoming a healthier you this summer
The summer should be about enjoying the nice weather, not about feeling self-conscious in a bathing suit. By making just a few simple changes to eating and exercise habits, a person can make a sign…
Cancer-Preventive Recipes: Power Up Your Pantry – alive
Making meals healthier doesn’t always require drastic ingredient swaps or fistfuls of extra greens. By utilizing your kitchen’s best-kept health secret, the spices in your pantry, cancer-preventive…
Southwestern Fingerling “Nachos” with Avocado Cream
Fingerling potatoes really do look like fingers, and they make brilliant finger food. Serve this tray of fried chip-free nachos for dinner, or as an appetizer at your next gathering. Messy or neat …
How my job led to crucial lifestyle changes
As the stroke coordinator at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago, I care for people who have had a stroke, their loved ones, and people who are at risk for stroke on a daily basis. …
Younger Americans looking for more nutritious snacks
More Americans are overweight and obese than ever before, but they are trying to make healthier food choices. Consumers are looking for health benefits when selecting a snack, according to a survey…