So it’s your first day going to the gym for some weight training. But before you start lifting, here are some things you want to bring, and keep in mind.
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Are you looking for a delicious dessert that you can enjoy guilt-free? Well, look no further than these scrumptious sugarless brownies that can be enjoyed as a dessert, or as a snack throughout your day.
There is extensive evidence connecting unhealthy food and beverage advertisements to an increased consumption of these products which causes obesity and an increased risk of diabetes and cancer.
In the Great White North, most people’s gut reaction to the idea of health care reform is to not mess with the storied system that Tommy Douglas gave us. However, this argument fails to take into account the fact that a two-tier system already exists in Canada.
Stress can be a challenge to manage and overcome in an academic setting, especially during exam season. But for some, this period can trigger something more serious.
University of Ottawa PhD candidate Nicholas Ravanelli is trying to prove with his research if it’s possible to sweat better.
High-protein diets can often be excessive and intense when employed by novices, and some of these regimens can cause serious health risks.
Just like anything worth doing, there is a right way and a wrong way to study.
Here’s a healthy twist on one of my all-time favourite guilty pleasures—bread pudding.
For those who find going to the gym uninspiring, fitting in the time to exercise may seem even more daunting. Here are some alternative ways to get your daily dose, all while avoiding the gym.
Now that the temperature’s heating up, your anxiety about summer might also be on the rise. So, spring is the perfect time of year to get in gear, and work towards your summertime fitness ambitions.
But while this kind of legislation undoubtedly means well, it has one fatal flaw: It fails to consider the correlation between obesity and poverty.
The Society for Eating and Television (SEAT) has released new research showing that binge-watching Netflix while eating junk food is the best way to prevent a number of known physical ailments.
The idea of going vegetarian, even for a day, can be terrifying to the average meat eater. Even if they are aware of the health benefits of avoiding meat, some find it hard to say no. Vegetarian food can seem boring, complicated, or better suited to your rabbit’s hutch than to your dinner plate.
Recently, minimalist shoes have become extremely popular. The belief is that with little between your feet and the ground, your running style will improve. These shoes are designed to make you run slower, which gives you a better workout but can also be hard on your joints and feet.
