Health tips

Health and fitness were on people’s minds in 2015. Exercise and nutrition have become an important part of Canadians’ lives, and people continue to look for tips and the best ways to keep fit and stay healthy.

Having a happy and healthy family is the goal, and it starts at the top, with parents setting the example. When parents make healthy life choices, the rest of the family is more likely to follow suit, and it’s not just about what you eat. Healthy families approach life in a way that allows them to make effective, rational and healthy decisions about all aspects of their lives.

Staying fit and healthy is a common goal among Canadians. Whether you are a student, young professional, parent, snowbird or retiree, most of us have some sort of fitness goal. However, with so much information and misinformation available, not to mention thousands of fitness magazines and blogs, it can be confusing to know which program to follow, exercises to do and foods to eat.

The end of summer brings shorter days, rain and cooler temperatures, reducing outdoor activities. The seasonal change can take a toll on your morale and your physical energy. Here are a few tips to keep body and mind in shape.

Close to 50,000 Canadians experience a stroke each year, and two-thirds do not make it to the hospital in time to receive the treatment they need to minimize its effects. These stats alone should be enough motivation for Canadians to better understand the signs of a stroke and take them seriously.

One of the first things new parents do when they get home from the hospital with their newborn is book an appointment with their family doctor or pediatrician. Getting your child checked regularly in their first few months is essential to their overall health and well-being.