A New Approach to Improving Sleep: Advice from an Expert
It’s time for a new approach to improving sleep that moves beyond sharing information on sleep hygiene. To truly combat our society’s sleep crisis we need to change our messaging,…
Why we Need Physicians to be Wellness Champions
I would like to build a challenge for physicians to be wellness champions for us – and for themselves. We were already facing a health crisis before COVID-19: rising inactivity,…
Ergonomic Bike Setup: Getting the Most Out of Your Ride
After a long winter, most people wheel their bike out of storage, pump up the tires, oil the chain, and start pedaling. Spending only a few extra minutes on an…
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What the New Canada Food Guide Gets Right
The new Canada Food Guide was unveiled last week, turning a new page for health initiatives in the country. In a big update from its 2007 predecessor, the new guide…
What Happened When Santa Went Ergonomic
It was December 25, 2017, and Santa had just returned to his home in the North and was not his usual cheery Christmas morning self. “What’s the matter?” asked Mrs.…
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Give Your Eyes a Rest With Our Break Reminder
You need to give your eyes a break. For 20 seconds, every 20 minutes, to be exact. It’s called the 20-20-20 rule, and our break reminder is here to make…
Healthy Sleep: How to Get It
Consistent, healthy sleep means good habits. This is known as sleep hygiene. Everyone has different needs and abilities when it comes to sleep, but having healthy habits can work wonders.…
Lack of Sleep: What Happens to Your Body
Lack of sleep is only the beginning. If you thought being tired was the worst part, brace yourself. A long list of conditions are associated with not sleeping. Some of…
It's important to get a good sleep everyday.
What Is a Good Sleep, Why Do We Need it, and What Are the Benefits?
We need sleep every day, but why is that? What does it mean to get a good sleep? Sleep is a state of relaxation, reduced metabolism, and relative insensitivity to…
Why I am Working with WELL to Bring Movement into the Workplace
Movement can tackle many factors contributing to onset of chronic illness. The evidence is clear: the place we work - and the movement it affords - has an enormous impact…
