Oct 16th, 2024 - If you're short on time (and who isn't these days?), exercise snacking might be your new quick fix for staying active. These quick bursts of activity, often under a minute, can easily be slipped into your day, whether it's taking the stairs instead of the elevator or doing squats while waiting for your coffee to brew. Martin Gibala, Ph.D. , a professor of kinesiology at McMaster University, is an expert on this approach. Gibala's groundbreaking research on high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and his book The One-Minute Workout have shifted how we think about exercise, showing that ... [Read More]

Oct 15th, 2024 - Being bored isn't always a bad thing. There is often so much happening in life that sometimes it's important to take a moment, do a little less and allow ourselves time to decompress and unwind.  How you choose to decompress is up to you. Sometimes, unwinding can be as simple as sitting outside for a while in silence while you enjoy your coffee or taking half an hour to meditate. The important part is taking a time out from the stress and anxiety that can feel overwhelming at times. Keep reading for some easy ways to find some peace of mind in a frequently hectic world.  Watch this ... [Read More]

Oct 14th, 2024 - The ultimate autumnal soup, made with ancient grains and new season squash arley and, in no particular order, emmer and einkorn, wheat, rice, sorghum, peanuts, squash, cassava, lentils, chickpeas, bitter vetch and flax are the so-called founder crops that formed the basis of early agricultural economies in the various centres of domestication all over the planet. My first thought when I read this list of ingredients was: "What a fantastic soup!" And my second was: "What is bitter vetch?" The answer is it's an ancient legume in the expansive Vicia genus that's related to broad beans, although ... [Read More]

Oct 14th, 2024 - How often should you test your glucose and A1C? How do food, sleep and exercise affect blood sugar? Here's what to know. More than one in three adults in the United States has prediabetes, higher-than-normal blood sugar levels that can lead to diabetes. And more than one in 10 has diabetes, characterized by still higher blood sugar levels that can eventually lead to eye problems, heart disease, a stroke, nerve damage and other serious health issues. It's possible to avoid these complications by keeping your blood sugar in check. What you eat, when you eat, your exercise habits, and even how ... [Read More]

Oct 13th, 2024 - Kidneys are natural filters of our body and ensure our body gets the best of the nutrition and eliminates toxins that are bad for us. Maintaining a fine balance between water, salt, and essential minerals, healthy kidneys help regulate blood pressure and prevent a range of chronic conditions. However, when kidneys stop functioning efficiently one may be at risk of developing diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. Poor lifestyle habits could diminish kidney health and this could be apparent in symptoms such as excessive urination, fatigue, puffy eyes, and itching. One should eat foods ... [Read More]

Oct 12th, 2024 - Vitamin D is essential for bone health, immune function and overall well-being. And it becomes even more crucial as we age. New guidelines from the international Endocrine Society recommend people aged 75 and over should consider taking vitamin D supplements. But why is vitamin D so important for older adults ? And how much should they take? In Australia, it is possible for most people under 75 to get enough vitamin D from the sun throughout the year . For those who live in the top half of Australia—and for all of us during summer—we only need to have skin exposed to the sun for ... [Read More]

Oct 12th, 2024 - Before you head to the supermarket, set yourself up for success by knowing the best fruits, veggies and snacks to buy. By Reviewed by We've been independently researching and testing products for over 120 years. If you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more about our review process. Jump to: Tips before shopping A full diabetes-friendly grocery list You know that is important for everyone, but when it comes to type 2 diabetes, it's crucial for managing symptoms and helping to prevent complications. "Proper nutrition, combined with regular physical activity and weight ... [Read More]

Oct 12th, 2024 - Consuming cinnamon may have a very small effect on weight, but it's unlikely to deliver meaningful weight loss without other lifestyle adjustments. THIS ARTICLE IS republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license . Cinnamon has been long used around the world in both sweet and savoury dishes and drinks. But a new TikTok trend claims adding a teaspoon of cinnamon to your daily coffee (and some cocoa to make it more palatable) for one week can help you burn fat. Is there any truth to this? Not All Cinnamon Is the Same There are two types of cinnamon, both of which come from ... [Read More]