Tag Archives: health
Mental Illness Awareness Week
Posted on: Sunday, October 3rd, 2021 under blogAccording to the Canadian Mental Health Association, 1 in 5 people in Canada personally experience a mental health problem or illness every year, and by the age of 40, approximately 50% of Canadians have or have had a mental illness. However, all Canadians are affected by mental illness at some point in their lives, whether […]
Intergenerational Trauma of Indigenous Communities
Posted on: Sunday, September 19th, 2021 under blogMany Indigenous peoples in Canada suffered traumas during their time in residential schools, which have been accumulated and passed down to later generations. This is called intergenerational trauma (also known as generational or transgenerational trauma). Amy Bombay, a Dalhousie University professor, describes intergenerational trauma as “the stressful and traumatic experiences faced by one generation [that] […]
Canadian Men’s Health Week
Posted on: Monday, June 10th, 2019 under blogMen’s Health Week is globally celebrated every year preceding Fathers Day in order to raise awareness for and shine light on men’s health issues. This year for Canadian Men’s Health Week (June 10-16, 2019), the Canadian Men’s Health Foundation will be focusing on “How to Be Healthy at Work” which encourages men to lead healthier […]
Ready To Quit?
Posted on: Monday, May 27th, 2019 under blogIn honour of World No Tobacco Day (on May 31st), we thought it would be appropriate to base our discussion around the topic of tobacco and lung health. Smoking cigarettes is said to be the number one cause of preventable deaths in North America. As well, smoking tobacco and being exposed to secondhand smoke significantly […]
How You Can Ditch the Late Nights and Start Sleeping Like A Baby!
Posted on: Monday, March 18th, 2019 under blogThere’s almost nothing better in this world than sleep (and maybe pizza). Sleep is one’s best friend and on March 15th, 2019 it is World Sleep Day! You can celebrate by catching up on some much needed Zzz’s and becoming more aware of the importance of sleep health. Like a good diet and exercise, healthy […]
It’s About Emotional Wellness… and Nutrition
Posted on: Sunday, February 17th, 2019 under blogNutrition is comprised of our food choices, meal timing and dietary intake behaviours. It is part of the performance triad – consisting of nutrition, sleep and activity. Optimal nutrition plays a role in supporting overall health, and provides adequate energy for day to day cognitive and physical tasks which can affect your sleep, mood and […]
New Year, New Fitness Resolutions?
Posted on: Sunday, January 20th, 2019 under blogIt is well known that we are living in the century of technological advancements. We have revolutionized our world, but in this quest for the future, we have wreaked havoc on our bodies and health. Our sedentary (mostly sitting, very little physical activity) lifestyles combined with the temptations of a McDonald’s drive-thru on every block […]
Cultural Events & Drinking – Should You Partake?
Posted on: Monday, February 27th, 2017 under blogThe Calgary Stampede is one of the biggest attractions in Canada, a major source of tourism and economic growth for our city, and widely known as one giant party. It has these things in common with St. Patrick’s Day, Oktoberfest, Cinco De Mayo and Mardi Gras. They are all big, celebratory, cultural events that involve […]