Low-fat chocolate milk instead of just fat-free. Fewer whole grain offerings. Less stringent salt limits. The Biden administration issued transition standards for school lunches on Friday that are meant to ease the way for cafeterias to get back on a healthier course as they recover from the pandemic and supply chain disruptions. Schools have struggled … Read more
Working out from home just got easier and more affordable thanks to a partnership between the YMCA and ParticipACTION to power the Canadian experience. mental and physical health in an accessible online platform. “ParticipACTION is something that is really there to help people get moving,” said Kellie Taylor Okanagan YMCA, vice president of Health Fitness … Read more
The first time I was prescribed HRT, I felt so wonderful that (look away now if you’re of a sensitive disposition) I understood how hormone replacement advocate Edwina Currie could have a torrid affair with John Major when he was Prime Minister. At least I guess it was steamy; I felt so playful, I could … Read more
Mental health issues are not new in music, as evidenced by the experiences of Kurt Cobain, Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys, and Ian Curtis of Joy Division. Belgian singer-songwriter Stromae. Image: @Stromae/Twitter. PARIS, France – It was a very original way to launch a new song: Live in the studio on France’s evening news, … Read more
Is your outdoor exercise routine down due to cold weather? Don’t stop going outside until spring. Whether you’ve been a regular outdoor runner for years or just starting a new exercise routine, freezing temperatures and harsh winter weather force many people to stay indoors for the season. Exercise can help combat winter blues, boost energy, … Read more
As a plus-size girl, Kayla Lavende lived vicariously through Barbie. Her parents gave her a doll every week as a reward for dealing with her rapid weight gain. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Kayla shares her weight loss journey Despite tipping the scales at 155 kilos at her heaviest, she never let her XXXXL size stop … Read more
Take care of your heart and you’ll take care of your brain, and it’s never too late to start when we think of dementiawe often afraid a loss of control. But the reassuring news is that up to 40 percent of dementia cases can be prevented or delayed if we change our health habits. Dementia … Read more
A size 24 mom who used to work out at the gym late at night because she was too embarrassed about her weight has dropped seven sizes after losing 120 pounds naturally. Victoria Bowen, from Victoria, tipped the scales at 120kg after living on an unhealthy diet of a block of chocolate a day, takeaways … Read more