Past Articles

Our goal is to make Health and Wellness information available to readers to help them make informed choices in the areas of Nutrition, Fitness, Health, Lifestyle and Personal Wellness. Some of our previous articles have been:

Work Smarter, Feel Better (Summer 2007)
Are you working long hours? Do you often feel stressed and overloaded? You're not alone. More than two-thirds of surveyed Canadians who work more than 45 hours a week reported feelings of being overwhelmed.

5 Habits of Happy People (Summer 2007)
Happiness — that powerful feeling of complete inner contentment and well-being — is very important to maintaining overall health; it may even play a role in helping people live longer. But how does a person get happier?

First Aid — Heat or Cold? (Summer 2007)
Summer activities can sometimes lead to painful bumps, bruises and muscle aches. When this happens, do you apply heat or cold? The answer is both. The trick is to know when to use each.

Walk the Nordic Way (Spring 2007)
There’s a new technique afoot that’s helping walkers maximize their workout. You may have already spotted it in action: namely people walking with what look like cross-country ski poles in their hands…

Get Serious About Breakfast Cereal (Spring 2007)
Breakfast cereals are a fast, convenient way to start your day, but not all cereals are created equal.

Shock Your Body to Improve Fitness (Spring 2007)
You don’t necessarily have to work harder to advance your fitness program. Simply varying your program will shock your body enough to continue stimulating the changes needed to raise your level of fitness.

4 Good Reasons Not to Gain Weight Over the Holidays (Winter 2006)
And four ways to make sure you don't!

Avoid Creeping Obesity (Winter 2006)
The average inactive person gains approximately one pound each year after age 25. That equates to a total of 30 pounds of excess weight by age 55. This slow but steady gain of body fat is what nutritionists call creeping obesity.

Don't Buy Into Health Hype (Winter 2006)
Have you heard about the latest miracle product that will energize, vitalize and detoxify you? Don’t believe it.

Is Fat the New Tobacco? (Fall 2006)
For decades, public awareness programs have explained the terrible impact tobacco has on the length and quality of your life.…

Maximizing Your Time at Work (Fall 2006)
It is time to restructure your time if you are feeling overwhelmed juggling work, rest and play.

Uphill Achievements (Fall 2006)
Hills are your friend, especially if your goal is to strengthen your lower body—and you’ll burn an extra 3-5 calories per minute over walking on level surfaces.

The Verdict on Diet Trends (Summer 2006)
By looking at the current diet trends, you will see that today's best diets focus less on fast weight loss and more on changing eating habits. Have a look for yourself…

Swimming For Fitness (Summer 2006)
Swimming is an ideal activity to challenge the heart and lungs. With the added resistance of water, swimming also improves muscular strength…

Understanding Superbugs (Summer 2006)
Antibiotics are powerful drugs used to treat bacterial infections. Bacteria cause many ear, sinus, throat and urinary tract infections, but are not responsible for colds, flu, sore throats or coughs…

 

Each issue of Wellness Matters has approximately 20 articles.