Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most common forms of dementia affecting 747,000 Canadians. Memory loss is not a natural part of aging however, as you age, your brain will begin to shrink in size similar to how your muscles shrink if they are not challenged with physical activity. To reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s di…

No matter where you are in life, the fall season rarely fails to provide a variety of avenues into new experiences. First days of school, getting back to work, moving in, growing up, moving on… The condition of our physical body is a direct reflection of the ways in which we use them. So, amidst (what seems to be) the…

Our ability to successfully interact and connect with the people in our lives can positively influence our emotions, behavior, mental outlook, and overall health in innumerable ways. This is what is referred to as “Social Wellness”, and it involves engaging in and enjoying positive interactions with others, while also…

Many of us seek to improve our outer appearance through dress, fragrance, hairstyle and whatever other fashion may dictate, for all good reasons of course. Freedom of expression, projection, confidence, comfort and pleasure to name a few. Between the folds of each successful outward projection is an underlying confiden…

Emotional eating is the act of using food in hopes to bring about a change in your feelings. Whether it is to help calm your nerves before an anxious event or to soothe anger or hurt after an upsetting event, emotional eating can lead to over eating and weight gain. Over eating also increases your risk for chronic dise…

It’s true, not all people that exercise lose weight at the same degree, or get the full extent of benefits you expect from exercise. For some, the mood, sleep and weight improve with little effort, yet for others, there is barely any progress. One important underlying reason why people do not get the full benefit from…

As we age, it’s natural to develop some sagging in our body. This happens for a few reasons: loss of muscle tone, thinning of the skin, reduced hydration of the skin, and loss of the fat layer under the skin. We notice this effect most on our faces, unfortunately. It is not all inevitable, and you do not have to resort…