Reading Time: 2 minutesMuch of mainstream culture has been pervaded with the importance that physical health can have on people, and as a result there is more interest than ever in being fit.
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Reading Time: 2 minutesFollowing a recent failed health-care referendum, the Student Federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) held several focus groups in an effort to better inform students and find out their health-care needs going forward.
Reading Time: 2 minutesAlthough the nutrition and physical aspects are commonly always present an athlete’s life, it’s the mental aspects that are sometimes overlooked.
Reading Time: < 1 minuteEating a sweet, protein-packed chia pudding will keep you full and energized through those early classes and long study sessions.
Reading Time: 2 minutesAccording to the Dieticians of Canada, it’s recommended that men and women aged 19 and above should ingest 2.4 micrograms of B12 on a daily basis.
Reading Time: 2 minutesIt’s still paramount to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle throughout the school year—for the sake of next summer at the very least. There are plenty of activities going on all the time during the school year, and with that in mind here are some key tips to staying active this upcoming semester.
Reading Time: 2 minutesI lived on my bike this summer. Why not, it’s a great way to get outdoors, and there are plenty of things to see. Day trips with my bike in the trails of Campbell River, B.C. where I recently moved are rewarding.
Reading Time: 2 minutesA psychotherapist stopped by the U of O discussing how to remove toxicity out of one’s life.
Reading Time: 2 minutesChoosing the right pair of sunglasses can be tricky. Various factors such as price, brand, look, and feel need to be considered. Strictly for health purposes, it’s important to have a pair of shades.
Reading Time: 3 minutesBellissimo has been working with Sam Walls, the strength and conditioning coordinator for the athletic department, on the pilot program. They run athletes through a few tests including the most important one, called the VO2 max test. VO2 is the rate at which your body uses oxygen.
Reading Time: 3 minutesTraditionally, people with flat feet are offered orthotics and extra arch support—but studies suggest that this treatment may be detrimental to the natural development of your feet.
Reading Time: 2 minutesJanuary has come and gone. Most of the excitement about the New Year has passed. So, how are your 2015 resolutions coming along? If the answer is “not so well,” there are still 11 months left to reach your goals. One of the most popular resolutions is healthy living.
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe right remedy to keep your sanity might be a winter adventure. Winter camping can be a great experience. It’s far from crowds and the busyness of the new semester, and it’s the perfect opportunity to test your resilience.
Reading Time: 2 minutesWith more than 150 kilometres’ worth of trails throughout the Ottawa area, cross-country skiing is an excellent lost cost activity to pick up this winter season to keep your muscles working and heart pumping. There are several beginner and intermediate level trails in and around Ottawa, with the most popular trails in Mooney’s Bay.
Reading Time: 3 minutesCheck out the Fulcrum’s top running shoes.
Reading Time: 2 minutesAnytime, anywhere, with no equipment—that’s the beauty of push-ups.
Reading Time: 2 minutesWe break down the logistics of buying healthy and organic food.
Reading Time: 3 minutesThat box of cookies you inhaled may not make you feel better after all.
Reading Time: 2 minutesKeep warm. Before heading out, a quick warm-up gets your blood flowing and makes for a less severe transition from inside to out. During your run, make sure you’re equipped with appropriate gear. Layering clothes will become necessary as temperatures drop.
Reading Time: 2 minutesDue to a marked absence of tobacco, electronic cigarettes have been widely embraced as a healthy alternative to smoking—but are they really?
Reading Time: 4 minutesFor the first time in my life I could run in comfort and ease, and not worry about a thing.
Reading Time: 2 minutes“People of all shapes and sizes can come in. You don’t need to be in shape before you get started—you get fit while doing pole.”
Reading Time: 2 minutesA new type of fitness products, branded Fitbit, promise to help you work towards a healthier you—but do they really work?
Reading Time: 2 minutesIsabelle Scantland Lebel is a fitness junkie, but more importantly a fitness instructor on campus.
Reading Time: 2 minutesIf reform of our inordinately expensive system—which provides fairly mediocre care—is truly a priority for the CMA, they should give up the constitutional blame game and move towards actively advocating for positive change to Canada’s healthcare policy.
