Tag: exercise
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How to Stay Healthy Working from Home
This pandemic has led to a lot of us working from home. A transition that will likely stick around for many of us even when workplaces open up. There are definite benefits to working from home (no commute, greater flexibility, shaving less) but there are also a number of downsides, which can affect your health.…
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Should I use a mask for exercise?
With regions re-opening many people are eager to get back to their local gym, park or community centre. As a result, the question of whether one should wear a mask for exercise has gained significant attention. In some areas, masks are mandatory in all indoor public spaces. And recently, Hong Kong mandated masks to be…
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The Benefits of Saunas and Hot Baths
Settling into a hot bath or sauna is a great way to unwind at the end of the day. That warmth around your body provides a comforting feeling and an indulgence you might not have thought anything of. But beyond personal hygiene and relaxation, hot baths or saunas can benefit you more than you think.…
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The Perils and Pitfalls of Sitting and Your Health
For most of us, sitting is the number one activity we do. We sit when we work. We sit while commuting. We sit during our leisure time. And with the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re probably sitting even more. All this sitting can be bad for your health In this podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Stephanie Prince…