Through lived experiences, Ryan Deneault shares his unique story of being a functioning addict for 36+ years and his attempts to fit into society for nearly five decades, to help others find their healing path, teach about Canada's history and Truth and Reconciliation and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of...

Overindulging during the holidays may lead to this serious heart condition.The holidays are often a time filled with celebrations that may lead to overindulgence, whether it's eating big meals or having a few too many cocktails. While too much of a good thing can often lead to less-than-desirable results, like hangover...

Through lived experiences, Ryan Deneault shares his unique story of being a functioning addict for 36+ years and his attempts to fit into society for nearly five decades, to help others find their healing path, teach about Canada's history and Truth and Reconciliation and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of...

No need to put your run on hold this winter. Just follow these tips to help reduce injury.Do you enjoying running outdoors? If so, there's no reason to give up your workout because of the cold weather. You just need to keep a few things in mind before you lace up your shoes and head outside so you'll stay safer and be ...

Here are 7 tips to enjoy an injury-free day of skiing, snowboarding or other winter sports.Are you spending your winter vacation skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing or skating? This can be an active and invigorating way to have some fun. But if you're not careful, it can also result in injury. These popular winter sports...

We all feel down on occasion, but here's how to recognize when it's time for a mental health check-up.We've all had those days when nothing seems to be going right - when all we want to do is climb into bed, pull the covers over our head and shut out the world. But when feelings of hopelessness, frustration, fatigue, a...

Through lived experiences, Ryan Deneault shares his unique story of being a functioning addict for 36+ years and his attempts to fit into society for nearly five decades, to help others find their healing path, teach about Canada's history and Truth and Reconciliation and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of...

When it comes to feeling good, your mental health is as important as your physical health. If one or the other isn't at its best, it effects your overall well-being. During the pandemic, concerns about the virus, job losses, school disruptions and changes to almost every aspect of our routines caused many people to fee...

Here's how to take care of your mental well-being so you feel better every day.Feeling good mentally is as important as feeling good physically. Although we're becoming more aware of the importance of taking care of our mental health in the same way as we would our physical health, we've still got a way to go.Even if y...

Making resolutions or building better habits is admirable, but there's a lot of work that goes with sticking to them.If you're finally ready to change some of your less-than-desirable habits keep it mind that it may take more than a few days or a few weeks.If you don't want to be among the vast majority of people who l...

These activities and exercises strengthen your balance so you're less likely to fall.You may not give much thought to your balance on any given day, but good balance is an important component of healthy aging. Falls are a common cause of injury in older adults and one of the best ways to lower your risk of falling is t...

Here are a few easy ways to take time for yourself every day.With so many things vying for your attention, self-care may be at the bottom of your to-do list. This is especially true if you're a woman. Childcare, work, family commitments and household responsibilities can often occupy the bulk of your time and energy, m...

Now that Halloween has come and gone, here are tips to avoid sugar overload.You and your kids survived the sugar-frenzy that is often synonymous with Halloween. And if you're like many American families, you overindulged on sweets just a bit (or a lot!) because the calendar read October 31st. But now the page on the ca...

Have you fallen off the exercise bandwagon? That's okay-here's how to get back to basics.If it's been a while since you exercised regularly, it may seem like a big deal to have to start from scratch. But even if you haven't been that active recently, you may be surprised by how easy it is to become more physically acti...

Fancy, fortified, fizzy or fruity, bottled water is everywhere. When you get thirsty, you can turn on the tap or tap into your wallet.When looking for a healthy option to quench your thirst, you have dozens of choices with cool names in snazzy packages. The ads claim you can drink your vitamins, replenish electrolytes,...

Exercise is good for kids, but here's how to decide if the gym is the right place for them.Physical activity is as important for kids as it is for adults. Many kids naturally move as they run and play, but with an emphasis today on more sedentary activities, such as playing video games and streaming media, it's becomin...

From pinkeye to the flu, this guide will help you assess your symptoms and tell you when you should call out of workSniffles don't warrant it, but pinkeye does. Here are three things to consider when making the "take a sick day or tough it out" decision:1. Are you contagious? If yes, the decision's obvious. B...

Can you reverse type 2 diabetes with exercise? I did.About five years ago, my doctor sat with me, reviewing the results of my annual physical. At one point, he looked up from the results of my blood work and delivered a very rude awakening: Change or die.For years, I had pre-diabetes. Now, at 49, I had full-blown type ...