Growing Older… and Shorter?
As I get older, I feel like I’m not as tall as I used to be. Whenever I am walking side by side with my son, I feel shorter. A bit of height loss is normal as we...
How to Exercise With Thyroid Disease
If you have thyroid disease, such as hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism, you might be hesitant about exercising. Thankfully, there are numerous benefits to exercising with thyroid disease, such as boosting energy levels and your mood. Before exercising, it’s important...
Do you know a Mosquito Magnet?
While I was raising my kids, I noticed my son was a “mosquito magnet”. During the summer, he was always covered in mosquito bites and would sometimes react severely to them. Meanwhile, my daughter rarely got bitten by...
Exercise Should Feel Like Recess Again
When you think about exercise, what comes to mind? Do you get excited at, or dread the thought of, going for a run? Exercise psychology describes your thoughts and feelings about exercise. Our brains are inherently designed for...
Smoothies: The Nutrient Boost You Need
Many people believe that smoothies are a great way to start the day. After all, you’re getting your fruit, vitamins, and protein all in one drink! However, are smoothies really that good for your health? Smoothies are a...
Heart Health Gets a Heads-Up from Your Watch
Did you know that heart-disease is the second-leading cause of death in Canada? Heart failure is a condition where the heart does not pump enough blood to support the body. According to the Canadian Institute for Health Information,...
Are Boomers Addicted to Their Phones?
When you hear “phone addiction,” you likely picture a teenager. However, they’re not the only phone-addicted generation. It turns out that Boomers are also addicted to their screens. According to a recent report, half of Boomers (ages 59-77)...
Silver Surfers: Seniors Are Liking, Sharing, and Thriving Online
Social media is increasingly becoming a positive force in the lives of older adults, challenging the outdated myth that seniors struggle with technology. According to Pew Research, nearly 60% of adults 65+ are now online, and almost half...
Lunch Break or Lunch Blur? Has Our Midday Meal Quietly Disappeared?
Over the past 30 years, our attitudes toward lunch seem to have shifted from a structured daily ritual to a more flexible—and often neglected—part of the day. In the 1990s, when my kids were born, lunch was typically...
You’re Never Too Old – Debunking Myths About Aging
Many of us grow up hearing the same ideas about aging: that getting older means slowing down, getting sick, or becoming less involved in life. Over time, these beliefs can start to feel true—even when they’re not. The...
Intergenerational Friendships
As we get older, the thought of talking to new people can be daunting, especially if those people are younger or older than us. When I mentioned this to my daughter, she reminded me that I had recently...
Falling Down & Getting Back Up
As the weather’s gotten nicer, my kids are riding their bikes more often. Of course, I always watch them bike down the street. They’re always eager to race each other and show me how much they’ve improved since...
Cracking the Longterm Benefits of Eating Eggs
I love eggs for breakfast! Not only are they super easy to make, but they also taste good! It probably comes as no surprise that there are also many health benefits to eating eggs — and according to...
Why Do We Have Off Days?
I enjoy my work, but sometimes I have “off days.” You know, the ones where no matter what, I just can’t seem to focus. My brain feels sluggish, and I have to force myself to power through tasks....
Feathered Friends, Fitter Minds
From a young age, my son (now in university) was fascinated by all wildlife — including birds. His favourite bedtime stories involved animals and, as a result, I became far more knowledgeable about them too. Recently, I came...
