Trips to the emergency department are costing Canadians more time every year, according to a new report. Compared to three years ago, trips take an average of 20 to 30 per cent longer across Canada, according to data from the Canadian Institute for Health […]
Category: Health & Fitness
Bariatric surgery saved my life. But it wasn’t the ‘easy’ way out of weight loss – CBC News [2023-12-09]
As a child, I was always what some would call “the chubby girl.” Later, as a single mom of two children living in a low-income neighbourhood, I couldn’t always put quality food on the table. A bag of frozen fries was cheaper than fresh […]
Caffeine can’t replace sleep: Research shows caffeine improves attention but not complex thinking after sleep deprivation – PsyPost [2023-08-21]
There is no denying the importance of sleep. Everyone feels better after a good night of sleep, and lack of sleep can have profoundly negative effects on both the body and the brain. So what can be done to substitute for a lack of […]
Why Doctors Are Moving Away from BMI – Psychology Today [2023-06-28]
If you’ve been to a doctor’s office or fitness center in recent years, you’ve likely had your Body Mass Index calculated. The BMI formula uses a person’s weight in kilograms divided by the square of their height in meters. The resulting number is classified […]
