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The article explores the connection between a healthy gut and reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and improved overall wellness. It discusses the influence of gut microbiome on heart health by producing compounds like trimethylamine-N-Oxide and phenylacetylglutamine. Steps to improve lifestyle and heart-gut connection include eating more fibre and fermented foods, eating less processed foods, exercising regularly, increasing hydration, detoxification, and practicing good hygiene.

This article focuses on food upcycling. Topics discussed include the concept of food upcycling, the objectives of food upcycling, and the efforts of farmers and food manufacturers in Canada in finding ways to transform food waste and unwanted food ingredients into high-quality foods and supplements.

The article discusses the increasing preference of young people belonging to Generation Z for natural health choices and practices. Topics explored include the contribution of social media to the natural health interests of this generation, the attitude of Generation Z towards the consumption of alcoholic beverages, and their preferred health supplements such as collagen, protein powders, and herbal teas.

The article explores the mystery of the brain and how we are all empowered to keep our minds sharp, regardless of our age. Topics discussed include the building blocks of memory, difference between short-term memory and long-term memory, and key factors for overall brain health and keeping the memory sharp.

The article discusses the benefits of staying hydrated. It states that water makes up about 60 percent of the human body. According to surveys, six out of ten Canadians feel regularly dehydrated, and the summer heat increases the risks of dehydration. Also mentioned are the benefits of hydration, dangers of dehydration, and signs and symptoms of dehydration.

The article discusses the partnership between high technology veritree and the periodical "alive" to restore the ecosystems in Canada. Topics mentioned include the importance of educating the public about the environmental effect of deforestation, the role of local veritree planters in supporting the ecosystem monitoring and management, and some initiatives of the alive team such as tree planting and reduction in food insecurity.

In the article, the author discusses how to improve one's lung health and detoxify the air when indoor air quality declines in one's home. Also cited are how the lungs maintain the balances of gases in the bloodstream and support vital organs like the brain and heart, the possibe causes and prevention strategies for chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD), and the major symptoms of poor lung health like chest pain, wheezing, and chronic coughing.

The article explains the important role of food banks in the society. Emphasis is given on the need to pay attention to hunger and food insecurity, as well as the initiative of food banks in lobbying local and federal governments to address causes of these problems. It encourages people to become aware of food insecurity and the efforts of food banks to ensure that family needs are met.

The article suggests different ways of summer camping at national parks and reserves, campgrounds and free campsites. These include recreational and van camping, backpacking and hiking camping, bike camping, kayak camping. It advises starting with a backyard camping trip, taking a minimalistic approach to saving money and packing, and considering guided tours or a workshop.

The article offers guidelines for men on doing exercises during the summer. The benefits of heat training include mental toughness, improvements in cardiovascular function and blood flow, and an increase in power output. Topics discussed include the dangers of heatstroke, and tips to heat-proof a summer workout.

The article offers insights on falling in love with health for couples, friends, and loved ones. Topics discussed include nudging the family towards nutritious food, practicing healthy behavior to encourage healthy lifestyles in others, and engaging friends or family in making healthy decisions for all. Also noted are the added benefits of harder and longer routines of exercise when done in a social setting.

The article offers a guide on how parents can attain work-life balance. Topics covered include an increasing number of factors that contribute to stress and burnout felt by parents, tips for parents in integrating life and family as well as setting up healthy expectations to meet the day's demands, and supplements and strategies to help parents manage stress.

The article shares life lessons from four-time Olympian Canadian triathlete Simon Whitfield, focusing on his philosophy of self-expression through sports. It shows Whitfield's love for being outside and physically active and his perception of sport as a form of poetry and theatre. It offers advice on how to find self-expression through sports that include reframing sports as about experiences and not outcomes, enjoying running and moving the body and cheering for the sport, not the trophy.

The article encourages men to care for their physical appearance after a cancer diagnosis. Emphasis is given on the importance of caring for self-confidence and body image, as well as connecting to social network when journeying through cancer and managing the impacts of cancer treatment. Style tips for men are offered to boost mental health and self-confidence when overcoming cancer that include shaving, skin care, sun protection, and hair loss treatment.

The article discusses some outdoor activities that could reinvigorate the physical and mental health of men. Among the recommended activities are hiking the Trans Canada Trail, scaling the West Coast Trail on Vancouver Island in British Columbia (BC), and bikepacking and camping at the Canadian Rockies in BC and Alberta. Also cited are the suggested outdoor exercises in the mornings, midday and afternoons.

The article discusses the importance of maintaining a healthy weight to achieve a positive mind and heart health. According to psychotherapist Kristin Lloyd, acceptance of one's self and finding one's intrinsic motivation are a more sustainable approach to weight management. Other topics include the top reasons why weight matters like it affects heart health, obesity can cause cancer, and ideal weight boosts sex life and fertility.

The article discusses information on Indigenous wellness rituals that connect spirit, mind, and body. Topics mentioned include Moccasin Trails co-founder Greg Hopf, the word "mino-pimatisiwin" from the Algonquin people in Eastern Canada, and calls to action released by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada that dealt with Indigenous wellness rituals.

The article offers tips on how parents can effectively become a fitness role model for their children and inspire them to exercise. Also cited are the data showing that three out of five children in Canada have insufficient physical activity or exercise, the claim by personal trainer Brooke Cavalla that exercise enhances brain functions and reduces risk of obesity and childhood diabetes, as well as the comment of physical therapist Chanha Hwang.

The article discusses how an adventurous daytrip with friends is a perfect way to break free from the monotony of everyday life and offers some tips in planning an adventure with friends. Also cited are the benefits of day tripping like reduced stress, boost one's mood, and increase testosterone through exercise and vitamin D, as well as some day tripping tips like deciding on the adventure to take and planning ahead.

The article discusses the risk reduction of various types of cancer afforded by regular physical activity. Topics covered include exercise prescriptions before, during and after cancer treatment, exercises' boosting of muscle mass and strength and the immune system, and their minimizing of chronic inflammation. Also noted are anticancer workouts and immunity supplements.

The article offers tips on what to eat and drink after a workout to ensure optimum athletic performance. Also cited are how a post-workout meal can bolster muscle strength and alleviate muscle soreness and pain, the need for the right combination of carbohydrates and protein to replenish glycogen and repair muscle as per sports nutritionist Melissa Boufounos, as well as the best post-workout foods and supplements like fruits, bread, and protein shakes mixed with fruit.

The article offers tips on how to customize one's pre- and mid-workout nutrition and diet to achieve personal fitness goals. Also cited are the claim by sports nutritionist Melissa Boufounos that people should eat a well-balanced meal 3-4 hours before exercising, the recommended endurance foods and supplements like beets and caffeine, and the some bodybuilding foods and supplements like creatine, protein powder, and beta-alanine.

The article discusses the foods and supplements that are needed by athletes for their unique needs. Topics covered include the foods and supplements for plant-based athletes, for gluten-free athletes, for low-carb athletes, and for older athletes. Also discussed are the three main nutrients for every athlete, namely protein, carbohydrates, and fats.

In the article, the author discusses the challenges and lessons learned from the coronavirus pandemic in 2020. He mentions that the pandemic enabled people to discover their skills in planting, cooking and baking. Also noted are how the pandemic showed the imporantance of strong and inspiring women in roles of leadership and the importance of nutrition as protection against diseases.

The article offers insights on unstructured nature play for children whereby they follow their instincts and interests without an imposed outcome. Topics discussed include its benefits of improved physical health and enhanced self-esteem and social skills, the proper mindset in implementing unstructured play, and its possible pursuit in urban areas. Also given are online resources for unstructured playtime ideas.

The article offers insights on talking to children about the coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) reality and the new normal as of August 2020. Topics discussed include the need for parents to deal with COVID-19 personal issues first, to plan responses to children's questions, and to understand children's worries and advise them on staying safe and being part of the solution. Also noted are the needs to help children maintain social ties, and to stay positive under the new normal.

The article offers insights on active aging to be able to live better and healthier. Topics discussed include the 7 specific areas of life - the emotional, intellectual, physical, professional, social, spiritual, and environmental that is covered by active aging, the importance of regular physical exercise on living with quality, and the game-changing benefits of active aging. Also noted is the ready implementation of physical activity once a worthwhile incentive is chosen.

The article explores the efforts by a Canadian organization called Protect Our Winters against climate change. Environmentalists have expressed concerns over the country's warming climate, melting sea ice, and thawing arctic permafrost. Athletes have helped in campaigns to protect the country's natural spaces from climate change.

The article discusses the ethics of eating meat, and the Indigenous relationship to food. Topics covered include the Indigenous peoples' view on hunting, fishing, and taking the life of an animal, their sustainable approach to hunting and fishing, and the ways to support ethical and sustainable meat consumption.

The article offers survival guides to men going through first-time fatherhood. Topics discussed include the unique role of fathers in a child's well-being, and strategies on how fathers can cope with the demands and routine of fatherhood such as sleeping, and doing shift work with partner in responding to baby's needs. Daniel Lipton, founder of the support group DadsTo provides insight on depression in fatherhood and the importance of getting support.

The article features the community of women and their sustainable and peaceful life at Salt Spring Island's Stowel Lake Farm in British Columbia in 2019. Topics discussed include Lisa Lloyd's pioneering move to the farm with her children in the 1970s, their agricultural activities and musical and meditation gatherings with farm guests, and the continuance of the farm tradition by daughter Jennifer Lloyd-Karr and her friend Elizabeth Young. Also given is a recipe for roasted carrots.

The article discusses tips for developing a strong immunity at every stage of life. Topics covered include the importance of breast feeding and skin-to-skin contact for babies, the ways that sleep deprivation can lead to a weaker immune system and a slower recovery when a teenager falls ill, and the effect of stress on an adult's immune system.

The article examines the reason behind a drop in the number of influenza cases during flue season worldwide and its implications for the future of the cold and flu. In only 72 cases were detected by the end of April 2021 with other countries reporting a significant drop in flu activity. Suspected reasons for the decline are underreporting and inaccuracy in COVID-19 tests. Dr. Gerald Evans of Queen's University attributes the decline to travel restrictions and community closures.

The article discusses the adverse effects of stress on mental and physical health and how people can effectively deal with stress as they grow older. Also cited are the stressors of children and young adults like climate change, housing costs, and work, how millennials are coping with stress like doing meditation and yoga, as well as the comment of mental health educator Rebecca Higgins on the topic.

The article highlights how a plant-based diet can help men be healthier, more powerful, and more virile that meat-based diet. Topics covered include the association of meat with masculinity as one of the reasons men avoid ordering and eating plant-based food, research which shows the benefits of going vegan for men, such as staying fit and lean, and and examples of plant-based proteins that are complete like an animal-based protein.

The article provides information related to heart health. Topics discussed include the estimated number of Canadian adults that have been diagnosed with heart disease, the need for individuals to monitor their cholesterol and blood pressure levels, and the health risks associated with higher body mass index (BMI) and waist size.

The article looks at studies about the impact of beneficial gut bacteria on people's behaviour and mental health. Topics mentioned include an increase in the number of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), percentage of children with ASD who are thought to experience gastrointestinal problems, and transplantation of beneficial micro-organisms into the gut of children with ASD.

The article discusses the health risks in men's lifestyles and how to avoid them. Topics covered include the need to indulge in cardio-respiratory exercises to check heart disease risks caused by excessive processed meat and alcohol consumption, and the need to consume more vegetables and omega-3 fats to check prostrate cancer risks caused by a diet rich in dairy and red meat. Also noted is the need to train properly and warm up before indulging in sports activities to prevent injuries.

The article shares tips for traveling around the world with children. Topics discussed include the challenges of traveling with children, the benefits of travel to children, and ways to keep children happy and parents sane during traveling including traveling with medical travel insurance, alleviating children's anxiety and involving the children in the planning.

The article presents the stories of individuals who reclaimed their health after a serious medical diagnosis. Topics mentioned include the ways of losing weight to reduce blood pressure (BP) including exercising and drinking green smoothies for lowering BP, and the initiative of diabetic Matt Swain to raise fund for a cure for type 1 diabetes.

The article presents the stories of three people who have discovered the connection between a plant-based diet and a life of doing good. It features the story of Dino Luciano who joined the reality television show "MasterChef" and cooked vegan recipes. It also discusses how triathlete Todd Crandell adopted a plant-based diet in order to enhance his health following years of alcoholism and drug addiction.

The article highlights the health benefits of water. Topics discussed include improving endurance and athletic performance by drinking cold water, losing weight and improving body mass index by drinking an extra 500 millimeters of water three times a day, and maintaining 20/20 vision with a hydrating juice made from fresh-pressed fruits and vegetables.

The article looks at news updates related to stress and mental health in Canada as of August 2017. Topics mentioned include statistics from the Canadian Index of Wellbeing in 2016 on patients suffering from chronic stress, thoughts from naturopathic physician Dr. Jam Caleda about stress, and the benefits of vacationing in nature.

The article offers travel tips for tourists who want to experience adventures in Tofino, Vancouver Island, British Columbia including information on attractions such as Little Qualicum Falls, Broken Group Islands, and surfing at Tonquin Beach.

The article offers preventative tips for the cold and flu season. Doctor Thomas S. Ahrens, fellow of the American Academy of Nursing shares insight on the difference between a cold and the flu, on the reality of the so-called cold-flu season, and how the immune system works to fight cold and flu. Also mentioned are benefits of some natural treatments such as gentle exercise, chicken soup, drinking lots of fluid and Vitamin C.

The article offers a men's health and nutrition guide for every life stage to help them grow strong from boyhood to retirement. Topics include considering a detox or cleanse of the liver, taking probiotic supplements for boys age 0 to 12, and the recommended supplements for supporting men's mood and mental health such as B-vitamin complex, vitamin D and fish oil.

The article suggests natural solutions or healthy ways to improve one's sex drive. These include balancing the hormones in women by having proper nutrition, having a gym workout to improve sex drive and performance, and taking natural supplements and sex aids such as nitric oxide, Tongkat ali and light therapy.

The article features several vegan athletes, as well as their better performances and accomplishments than others. Triathlete Madi Serpico has been a winner or top finisher in such competitions as the Canadian National Championships since she started consuming a vegan diet. Also cited are the experiences of San Diego Chargers football team member Griff Whalen, ultrarunner Jackie Merritt, and elite swimmer Rebecca Soni.