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WHAT IS INSOMNIA? Insomnia is a sleep disorder in which you have trouble falling and/or staying asleep. The condition can be short-term (acute) or can last a long time (chronic). It may also come and go. Acute insomnia lasts from 1 night to a few weeks. Insomnia is chronic when it happens at least 3 nights a week for 3 months or more. 10 TIPS TO BEAT INSOMNIA If you are suffering from insomnia, there are many steps you can take to change behaviors and lifestyle to help you get to sleep. Here are some tips for beating insomnia. Wake up at the same time each day. It is tempting to sleep late on weekends, especially if you have had poor sleep during the week. However, if you suffer f...

SEDENTARY LIFESTYLE: TIPS TO COUNTER ITS EFFECTS ON HEALTH A sedentary lifestyle is a real health problem, as much as other issues that are talked about more, such as poor nutrition or smoking. With the increasing prevalence of office work, Canadians are increasingly exposed to the negative health effects of physical inactivity. Yet habits that are easy to adopt and simple to implement can help prevent them. In what follows, our kinesiologists discuss the issue of physical inactivity that particularly affects office workers and its health consequences. You will also find advice on how to avoid physical inactivity. THE CURRENT SITUATION In the field of health, sedentary living refers to a...

What Is ADHD? Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a brain disorder that affects how you pay attention, sit still, and control your behavior. It happens in children and teens and can continue into adulthood. ADHD is the most commonly diagnosed mental disorder in children. Boys are more likely to have it than girls. It’s usually spotted during the early school years, when a child begins to have problems paying attention. ADHD can't be prevented or cured. But spotting it early, plus having a good treatment and education plan, can help a child or adult with ADHD manage their symptoms. ADHD Symptoms 1. Inattentive. A child with ADHD: Is easily distracted| Doesn't follow...

Here are list of things to avoid for a healty bones. 1. Too Much Salt The more salt you eat, the more calcium your body gets rid of, which means it’s not there to help your bones. Foods like breads, cheeses, chips, and cold cuts have some of the highest counts.You don’t have to cut salt out entirely, but aim for less than 2,300 milligrams of sodium a day. 2. Binge Watching It’s fine to enjoy your favorite show. But its way too easy to spend endless hours in front a screen, nestled on your couch. When it becomes a habit to lounge, you don’t move enough and your bones miss out.Exercise makes them stronger. It’s best for your skeleton when your feet and legs carry the weight of your body,...

Stress is a daily emotion we feel; some of us more than others, which is true for the majority of the population that need to balance their careers and their personal lives. Whatever we do, problems will always arise, and stress would keep coming back. A lot of people think since we always feel it, stress is something to accept. It’s true our tolerance for it seems to increase over time, but chronic stress has more substantial consequences than we imagine. It can lead to many illnesses like heart disease and even cancer. It can also leave a negative impact on our lifestyles. That’s why it’s important to look for places to relieve our stress so that we can get these five benefits that’ll k...

What Is It? Polycystic ovary syndrome is a hormonal disorder that affects millions of women. Sometimes it's called Stein-Leventhal syndrome. All bodies need both "male" and "female" hormones to work right, but a woman with PCOS has too much of the male kind. This creates problems with your ovaries: You might have irregular periods or no periods, and you could get cysts in a "string of pearls" pattern. PCOS is also a common cause of infertility. The condition can't be cured, but it can be treated. Other Symptoms You'll tend to gain weight, especially around the waist, and have a hard time losing it. You'll often grow extra hair or have thinning hair. You may get acne or dark patches of skin....

Getting rid of body fat is a big challenge for many people. The latest diet or trendy workout never seems to work in their benefit. We all know someone who’s been there. It may have even been you. Food Is Your Friend Lots of people may agree with that headline. But it is in fact true. Many of the foods we eat are perfect for burning fat and increasing metabolic health. In fact, the very vitamins and minerals our bodies need to survive come from the food we eat. Not all foods are created equal. Though some foods bring blissful pleasure to our taste buds, they don’t benefit us on a healthy level. These 5 fat burning foods are not only fuel for the body. 5 FAT BURNING FOODS FOR WEIGHT LOS...

WHAT IS HEPATITIS B? Hepatitis B is a serious liver infection that causes inflammation that can lead to liver damage. Hepatitis B, also called HBV and Hep B, can cause cirrhosis, liver cancer and even death. WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF HEPATITIS B? There are two types of hepatitis B infection: acute and chronic. Acute - An acute infection happens at the beginning, when you first get infected with hepatitis B. Many people are able to clear it from their bodies and recover. In fact, this is true of about 4 in 5 adults who are infected. Chronic - If you are not able to clear the infection within six months or longer, you have chronic hepatitis B. It is chronic hepatitis B that leads to inflammat...

HOW MUCH DOES YOUR METABOLISM SLOW DOWN AS YOU AGE? Metabolism is the process that turns food into energy, so your body can work right. As you get older, your metabolism slows.‌ WHY DOES METABOLISM SLOW DOWN AS YOU AGE? • Loss of muscle mass. As you age, you naturally lose muscle mass. As a result, you burn calories at a lower rate. • Less active. As you get older, you may get less physical activity than you used to. Not getting enough exercise can lead to weight gain and cardiovascular disease. These conditions also contribute to the slowing of your metabolism. • Gender and genes. These also play a role in your metabolism rate. Men typically have a faster metabolism because they have mor...

A smile can go a long way. It can start a friendship, dissolve an argument and spread happiness. Scientific research has shown that smiling, or just seeing a smile, is contagious and can stimulate happy thoughts, even if you're not feeling particularly joyful at the time. So it seems our facial expressions have a greater impact on our lives than you might have thought Here, expert Susannah Schaefer, CEO of charity Smile Train, explains the physical benefits associated with smiling. 1. IT LOWERS STRESS When a person is smiling, it affects certain muscles within the body that make you feel happy. The movement of muscles in your face releases chemicals called endorphins which trigger a po...