Healthy You
Ask an Expert: How using e-cigarettes is impacting your health
Throughout the month of February, we've been sharing information about how to prevent heart disease, including reducing your personal risk factors. In last week's article, we discussed how quitting smoking is one of the most effective ways to reduce your risk factors for heart disease. But what a...
Read MoreWhat is health literacy, and why does it matter in 2022?
This month on Wellness Weekly, we've been talking about setting SMART goals to improve your health and wellness in 2022 and gave some suggestions for goals you might want to take on this year. We're wrapping up the month by talking about health literacy, and how building your health literacy skil...
Read MoreTop 10 ways to save on groceries
Overspending at the grocery store is a common occurrence for many, and the rising cost of groceries in Canada has been front and center in the news. Canada's Food Price Report is projecting food prices to increase by five to seven per cent in 2022, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing supply ...
Read MoreThe SMART way to achieve your 2022 goals
If you want to create lasting change this year, set the resolutions aside and create SMART goals. At the beginning of a new year, many set out to achieve a list of resolutions. Often, people are overly ambitious in setting their resolutions, creating a long list of things they want to accomplish...
Read MoreA healthier you in 2022: 20 wellness goals to inspire you this year
If you're looking for new ideas on how to keep well in 2022, consider this list as a starting point for your own wellness plans. Happy New Year! This time of year is often one filled with reflection, ambition, and anticipation for the year ahead. For some, new year's resolutions have a focus on ...
Read MoreWellness and the Holiday Season
Wellness during the holiday season doesn't always mean sticking to your rigorous gym schedule - sometimes it's enjoying a Christmas treat while spending time with your loved ones. We want to remind (and encourage) you to enjoy this festive season! Juggling your health and fitness g...
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