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international self-care day: are you practicing authentic self-care?
practicing authentic self-care can help prevent chronic disease and improve various aspects of health and well-being, if you focus on the right techniques.
angelica bottaro
mental health
jul 24 2024
exercising regularly is a form of self-care that benefits your mental and physical health in the long run.

study links ultra-processed foods to increased risk of stroke and cognitive decline 
foods, including soft drinks, pizza, and candy, contain minimal or no nutritional value, but they can be even worse for your health than you think.
angelica bottaro
brain health
may 24 2024
when people consume more ultra-processed foods than anything else, their bodies do not get the nutrients needed to function.

gut health and heart disease: study shows bacteria impacts cholesterol and cardiovascular health
a new study finds a connection between heart health and the gut, paving the way for future therapies to reduce risk of heart disease.
angelica bottaro
heart health
apr 4 2024
by nailing down how these bacteria work toward lowering heart disease risk, researchers broke open a world of potential regarding future therapies and prevention techniques.

studies show coffee can improve liver health: canadian liver foundation
coffee lovers have a new reason to rejoice as the connection between their beloved brew and liver health becomes increasingly clear.
laura dellandrea, holistic nutritionist with the canadian liver foundation
liver diseases
oct 20 2023
data suggests that just one daily cup of black coffee could diminish the risk of chronic liver disease by as much as 15 per cent.

doctor's orders: a normal life with type 2 diabetes is 'doable'
there's a lot of good news when it comes to managing type 2 diabetes, says dr. christine ibrahim, including medication options, easier monitoring and research.
karen hawthorne
diabetes
jul 13 2023
regular treatment for type 2 diabetes is a combination of a healthy lifestyle, diet or particular food choices, exercise or activity as well as medication.

the one-meal-a-day trend: 'we're not cavemen'
eating one meal a day may be the latest diet trend among the famous, but toronto dietitian tedi nikova says our bodies don't necessarily perform better when food is restricted.
karen hawthorne
nutrition
jul 4 2023
celebrities like bruce springsteen, coldplay’s chris martin and u.k. prime minister rishi sunak allegedly eat only one meal each day to keep unwanted pounds at bay.

doctor's orders: a gluten-free diet is the treatment for celiac disease
for most people, celiac disease can be controlled by following a strict diet and getting regular checkups with a specialist, says dr. vipul jairath, a gastroenterologist and clinical researcher at london health sciences centre university hospital.
karen hawthorne
celiac disease
may 2 2023
the cause of celiac disease is gluten, which is a group of proteins in grains like wheat, rye and barley. getty

what do peaches have to do with ibs?
peaches are full of vitamins, fibre and antioxidants but their high fructose content may irritate symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.
chris arnold
nutrition
apr 10 2023
peaches are a moderate source of vitamin a and c, as well as potassium, according to the cleveland clinic. getty
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international self-care day: are you practicing authentic self-care?
practicing authentic self-care can help prevent chronic disease and improve various aspects of health and well-being, if you focus on the right techniques.
angelica bottaro
mental health
jul 24 2024
exercising regularly is a form of self-care that benefits your mental and physical health in the long run.

study links ultra-processed foods to increased risk of stroke and cognitive decline 
foods, including soft drinks, pizza, and candy, contain minimal or no nutritional value, but they can be even worse for your health than you think.
angelica bottaro
brain health
may 24 2024
when people consume more ultra-processed foods than anything else, their bodies do not get the nutrients needed to function.

gut health and heart disease: study shows bacteria impacts cholesterol and cardiovascular health
a new study finds a connection between heart health and the gut, paving the way for future therapies to reduce risk of heart disease.
angelica bottaro
heart health
apr 4 2024
by nailing down how these bacteria work toward lowering heart disease risk, researchers broke open a world of potential regarding future therapies and prevention techniques.

studies show coffee can improve liver health: canadian liver foundation
coffee lovers have a new reason to rejoice as the connection between their beloved brew and liver health becomes increasingly clear.
laura dellandrea, holistic nutritionist with the canadian liver foundation
liver diseases
oct 20 2023
data suggests that just one daily cup of black coffee could diminish the risk of chronic liver disease by as much as 15 per cent.
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canadian society for exercise physiology

doctor's orders: a normal life with type 2 diabetes is 'doable'
there's a lot of good news when it comes to managing type 2 diabetes, says dr. christine ibrahim, including medication options, easier monitoring and research.
karen hawthorne
diabetes
jul 13 2023
regular treatment for type 2 diabetes is a combination of a healthy lifestyle, diet or particular food choices, exercise or activity as well as medication.

the one-meal-a-day trend: 'we're not cavemen'
eating one meal a day may be the latest diet trend among the famous, but toronto dietitian tedi nikova says our bodies don't necessarily perform better when food is restricted.
karen hawthorne
nutrition
jul 4 2023
celebrities like bruce springsteen, coldplay’s chris martin and u.k. prime minister rishi sunak allegedly eat only one meal each day to keep unwanted pounds at bay.

doctor's orders: a gluten-free diet is the treatment for celiac disease
for most people, celiac disease can be controlled by following a strict diet and getting regular checkups with a specialist, says dr. vipul jairath, a gastroenterologist and clinical researcher at london health sciences centre university hospital.
karen hawthorne
celiac disease
may 2 2023
the cause of celiac disease is gluten, which is a group of proteins in grains like wheat, rye and barley. getty

what do peaches have to do with ibs?
peaches are full of vitamins, fibre and antioxidants but their high fructose content may irritate symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome.
chris arnold
nutrition
apr 10 2023
peaches are a moderate source of vitamin a and c, as well as potassium, according to the cleveland clinic. getty
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obesity canada

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