November: A Spotlight On Men’s Health

November: A Spotlight On Men’s Health

November is here! Halloween just finished, and before we know it, Christmas will be right around the corner. During the month of November, “Movember,” the annual event of growing moustaches, occurs to raise awareness of men’s health issues, such as...
Flu symptoms? Here’s what to do in the first 24 hours

Flu symptoms? Here’s what to do in the first 24 hours

You have a pounding headache and aching muscles. The flu virus may have invaded your body, and it really couldn’t care less about the hectic week you have ahead. It’s that time of year again, cold and flu season!  Early intervention within the first 24 hours is key...
5 Tips For Preventing Injuries

5 Tips For Preventing Injuries

Nothing sets your fitness goals back more than an injury. July is national injury prevention month and preventable injuries are the leading cause of death for Canadian’s between ages one to 44 years old. As more of us take strides to return to our pre-COVID fitness...
Be Proactive at Preventing Injuries

Be Proactive at Preventing Injuries

Most injuries are predictable and preventable. Injury is the leading cause of death for Canadians ages one to 44. Serious injuries can occur when we least expect it during work, home, on the road, or casually spending time with friends and family. Today, July 5, is...
Hypertension Awareness

Hypertension Awareness

What is hypertension? Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of arteries, and hypertension is having higher blood pressure than normal. Hypertension usually develops gradually over time with no identifiable cause, but lifestyle choices can...
Relief for seasonal allergies

Relief for seasonal allergies

Gesundheit! Transitioning into spring and the seasonal allergies that follow. It’s not a chinook, spring has officially arrived! The days are getting longer, the trees are starting to bud, and spring is in the air – and pollen too! With many of us still working from...