Winter Recipe – This soup was introduced and recommended by Jody in March 2013. Preparation Time: 15 minutes Makes: 2-4 servings The soup gets its creaminess from pureeing, which gives it all the rich texture of a cream soup without using any dairy. Ingredients...
We’re honoured to have this opportunity to share the HealtheSteps program with such welcoming and open community partners. The enthusiasm and let’s get it done approach are invigorating. This is an incredible chance for us to learn from our new First Nations and...
OTTAWA, March 18, 2013 – The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) honoured five outstanding Canadian individuals and teams this week. They are the latest recipients of the CIHR-CMAJ Top Canadian...
Exercise Sit comfortably with your shoulders relaxed. Slowly turn your head to look over your right shoulder. Count to 3. Then turn your head to look over your left shoulder. Count to 3. Slowly move back and forth 3 times. Eyes may be open or...
This simple exercise will strengthen your legs and improve your balance. As we get older, many of us tend to lose our sense of balance. However, with a little practice we can improve our balance. Doorway Exercise Stand in a doorway with the door open. Reach out with...
Strong abdominal and core muscles are important for good posture and can help support your back muscles. Exercise Floor Version Lie on your back with knees bent, feet on the floor/mat. Do a pelvic tilt by engaging your abdominal (stomach) muscles and drawing your...
Give your whole body a good stretch. Exercise Place your hand on your thighs. Stand with your feet in “duck feet”. Toes pointing out. Bend your knees slightly. Inhale and stretch up. Feel your back get long as you stretch your arms up and out in front of...
When athletes make a mistake, coaches tell them to shake it off. Shaking it off means putting the bad, uncomfortable, embarrassing situation behind us so that we can focus on the next play or opportunity. Even though the hustle and bustle of the holiday season are...
A colourful salad packed with goodness from local incredients. Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 0 minutes Makes: 6 servings green cabbage, sliced fine 1/2 fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup yoghurt 1/2 cup Dijon mustard 1 tsp crisp red apples 4 finely...
By Rebecca Lum During the winter months, getting an adequate amount of physical activity can be a challenge due to the weather conditions we face. So to break down the border, Rebecca Lum, our current co-op research student from the University of Waterloo and newest...
If your knees and hips tend to get stiff when the weather is cold and damp – give this a try. It will also boost your energy when the weather is gloomy. Exercise Bend your right elbow and slowly lift your left knee. Slowly lower and repeat on the other side. If...
Fall Recipe Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 40 minutes Makes: 2 – 4 servings Ready in about 40 minutes. It is recommended that we eat lots of vegetables and beans as part of a healthy diet. You can make a tasty vegetarian option or add low...
Just like exercise and nutrition, sleep contributes to our overall health. In addition to reducing our ability to think clearly, be productive and safe, poor sleep can increase our risk for developing a chronic disease. Here are some benefits of getting 7-8 hours of...
If snow, sleet and ice have put your outdoor activities on hold, here’s a simple way to get in your 15 minutes of cardio inside. All you need is 1 stair with a railing (for safety) and a small space to stand. If you live in an apartment you can use the stairwell...
Last year, seemed to be all about planes, trains and automobiles. I traveled a great deal for work and pleasure. I was relieved whenever I got to sleep in the same bed for more than 3 nights in a row. Time zones, long days of meetings, eating hotel food and not having...
Back to school and work usually means more time sitting at a desk and a computer. The place between our shoulder blades can get really tight. Shoulder Stretch 1 Interlace your hands and place them behind your head. Press your elbows back and gently press your head...
If you are new to strength exercises do the action without any weights to start with. If you don’t have small hand weights you can use a can of soup, a water bottle or hold books. Exercise Stand up tall and bring your arms to the starting position as shown. As...
As you punch think of situations, people, circumstances that you feel angry or frustrated about. Stay committed 3 minutes can see like a long time. Imagine you have a punching bag in front of you. Exercise Set a time for 3 minutes. Stand with your feet hip width apart...
It is concerning to us when scientific research is taken out of context by media sources, particularly when people are inclined to read headlines and may not absorb the nuances of the research behind those headlines. This happened recently with headlines proclaiming...
