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It is About Brain Food and Not Brain Freeze

Posted on February 22, 2012, 6:50 am by Joanna Drake in Heathy Eating

During my childhood, my mother told me a lot of nutritional “facts” that turned out to be totally untrue. I’m not sure if she really believed them, or if she just wanted me to eat well.

For instance, while growing up, I absolutely believed that everyone should eat the crusts on their whole grain bread because that’s where the fibre is and that breakfast cereals with a leprechaun or a tiger on the box would rot my brain.

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    Proper Backpack Use: PACK IT LIGHT, WEAR IT RIGHT!

    Posted on February 21, 2012, 9:53 am by Marc Faktor in Featured, Physical Activity

    Proper backpack use is often taken for granted and the effects of this could be drastic on our growing children and youth.

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      It Takes Two to Make a Thing Go Right

      Posted on February 16, 2012, 10:28 am by Joanna Drake in General Information

      When my mom walked in I was sitting on the edge of the bed sobbing, “I can’t do this! It’s too hard!”

      “What’s too hard?” she asked.

      “The who-o-o-ole thing” I gasped.

      My daughter was two weeks old and I was in a heightened state of emotion brought about by a difficult delivery, rampant post-partum hormones and sleep deprivation. It wasn’t actually the “whole thing” that had me in crying convulsions; it was learning how to breastfeed.

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        St. Valentine Cares About Your Heart Health

        Posted on February 14, 2012, 7:09 am by Kenton Delisle in Heathy Eating, Physical Activity

        Well, it’s Valentine’s Day AND February is Heart Month. What a great time to consider your vascular health. I know, you have heard it before, heart health is important, yada, yada. However, have you thought about other benefits to a heart healthy lifestyle? Think about it.

        If you’re taking steps to improve your vascular health, we’re talking about better circulation… all over your body.  Are you with me? Better circulation to all your organs. That’s right, it turns out that the same factors that reduce your risk for heart disease reduce your risk for erectile dysfunction (ED).  Better circulation = more energy and stamina and better circulation = better blood flow….that’s a win, win in my books.

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          Taking Action from the Heart

          Posted on February 13, 2012, 9:45 am by Marc Faktor in Physical Activity

          If you haven't heard, February is Heart Month! In addition, we celebrate a day dedicated to love and happiness tomorrow….Valentine’s Day!

          This being said, there’s no better time to take stock of your current heart health and the heart health of your family, friends and loved ones!  The Public Health Agency of Canada and the Heart and Stroke Foundation (www.heartandstroke.com) have some great resources to assist you in assessing your current heart health and improving upon it!

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