Tag: fitness
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Is your neighbourhood making you sick?
Location, location, location. Where you live has a great impact on your daily life. From transportation infrastructure, provision of utilities, emergency services to even garbage pick-up. And while not as obvious, your neighbourhood design also plays a role in your health and can impact your risk for diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. So…
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Six Tips for Sleeping Better
Getting a good night’s sleep is good for you. When you’re well-rested, it feels like you can take on the world. But when you don’t get enough sleep, even the slightest worry or task can seem insurmountable. Yet, society underrates the value of sleep. It’s common to hear people brag about how little sleep they’ve…
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Is exercise good for weight loss?
Weight loss. That, and maintaining one’s weight, are common reasons why people exercise. Even the Mayo Clinic lists weight control as the number one benefit of doing it. And with the global rise in obesity, nearly 1 out of 2 adults are trying to lose weight. Whether it’s for health or appearance, exercise is usually…
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Your Doctor Needs to Ask You About Your Exercise
When you see your doctor for a check-up, your doctor will likely ask how you’re doing, check your blood pressure and maybe your weight. If you smoke or have diabetes, your doctor may also ask about those. Rarely will a doctor ask you about your exercise. But given how physical activity is effective at preventing…