Category: Lifestyle
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Five Common Health Myths and Trends Debunked
There’s a lot of health information out there. From blogs (such as this one) to podcasts to social media. Some of it is good information and, unfortunately, some of it is not and purposely misleading. Here are five common health myths and trends debunked. Ice Baths Help Recovery After Exercise Once the exclusive arena of…
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How to Overcome the Afternoon Slump
Ever get to the middle of the afternoon and felt sluggish? You’ve been on the go all morning and had lunch and now you find it hard to think. You feel drowsy but you keep on going. If this happens to you, you’re not alone. A lot of us face fatigue in the middle of…
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How Sitting Affects Your Brain
Sitting for long periods of time is associated with increased risk for diseases such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease and some cancers. It’s even associated with early death. Now research has started to look at the link between sitting with brain function and dementia. But when it comes to brain health, the results aren’t…
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Old Wives’ Tales: Fact or Fiction
Old Wives’ Tales have been around for centuries. These are claims or sayings are meant to promote a specific behaviour, such as eating carrots to improve eyesight. And they often have a long history of being passed from one generation to the next. Many of these Tales started without any facts or science to support…