Cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon Michel Pellerin, MD, FRCSC, and his wife Lise Plante have always enjoyed sports. But it was a challenge from a fellow heart surgeon in 2010 to…

Often seen as alternative medicine or a superpower, immersion in cold water both fascinates and intimidates. To initiate its visitors into warm/cold cycles in a safe setting, the Scandinave Spa…

The brisk air of October just begs us to spend more time mountain hiking or trail running. Taking care to protect your knees as you climb, and as you descend,…

Exercise lowers the risk of early death. That’s not news. What is news however, is that boosting activity higher can further reduce the risk. How much is enough Current recommendations…

Our human bodies are made up mostly of water. On average, water constitutes 60 per cent of the total weight of our body, going up to 83 per cent in…

We usually don’t brag about being stressed. In fact, many of us dream of living lives that are as “stress-free” as possible. But is that really a good goal? Stressful,…

At a time when technology reigns supreme and many people find it difficult to spend even a single hour without the often-unnecessary stimulation of their “smart” phone, we must find…

There is no “magic pill”! It’s through our combined, daily, healthy habits that we build the solid foundations for long-term, overall, well-being. But it’s clear that if we do not…

As with water,  are necessary to life on our beautiful planet. What we have seen in recent decades in populations of industrialized countries are increased deficiencies of minerals such as…

We’re sure that you’ve heard about intermittent fasting, the dietary approach that consists of limiting the time you eat. It’s a great way to “pause” our digestive system so that…