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Firing Up Your Health With Summer Barbecue Recipes

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Better Health For Women

As we approach the heart of the summer months, one of my favourite ways to prepare meals is to barbecue. I decided to expand my cooking horizons this summer by learning to barbecue more than my go-to chicken and steak. Barbecuing is not only a healthy way to prepare food as it allows for the […] Read More

Radiology Video Podcast – Breast Cancer Screening

Posted on July 10, 2018July 10, 2018 by Better Health For Women

We’re sharing a video link to an interview with of one of the leading experts in MRI and Breast MRI. Deborah Levine, MD, Senior Deputy Editor of Radiology, speaks with Christiane K. Kuhl, MD, PhD (Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University of Aachen, Aachen, Germany) about the article in the May 2017 issue of […] Read More

How To Start a Plant Based Diet?

Posted on July 10, 2018July 10, 2018 by Better Health For Women

You may have heard of the numerous benefits associated with living a plant-based lifestyle – including lowered risk for Type 2 diabetes, lower risk of certain cancers, decreased risk of heart disease, and easier weight management. However, it can be very difficult to imagine a life without burgers, barbecue, or steak! Here are some great […] Read More

Obesity + Aging Linked to Alzheimer’s Markers in the Brain

Posted on June 30, 2018 by Better Health For Women

A new study suggests that when a high-fat, high-sugar diet that leads to obesity is paired with normal aging, it may contribute to the development of Alzheimer’s disease. In addition, researchers discovered that certain areas of the brain respond differently to risk factors associated with Alzheimer’s. The study is published in Physiological Reports. Alzheimer’s disease, […] Read More

Creating a Community of Practice: For Yourself and for the World

Posted on June 22, 2018 by Better Health For Women

Children have a natural inclination to seek out one another. Their curiosity, coupled with their sense of immediate connection, draws them to other children, in play, and in comfort. As adults, our ability to create connections with others becomes filtered through past experiences, laden with issues regarding trust, communication, support and self-awareness, as well as […] Read More

Overcoming Obstacles: How To Train While Injured

Posted on June 22, 2018 by Better Health For Women

It’s inevitable. We’re human and occasionally we suffer injuries, sprains, strains, and various setbacks while striving to improve our fitness level. During my life I’ve experienced sprained ankles, strained hamstrings, shin splints, tennis elbow, pulled calves, and most lately have dealt with hip bursitis. Injuries can be devastating, especially if you really enjoy an active […] Read More

Positivity Is Here To Stay – 2018 Fitness Trends

Posted on June 22, 2018 by Better Health For Women

With every year, we see new health and fitness trends emerging. New diet trends, eating trends and fitness trends are constantly evolving as many people invest time and money into the research. Here are some of my favourite trends for 2018, because they shine a light on feeling great both mentally and physically, all while […] Read More

There’s No ‘Healthy Obesity’ for Women, Study Finds

Posted on June 15, 2018 by Better Health For Women

Source: Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter Obese women who have been healthy for decades may still be on the path to heart problems, a new study suggests. “If you are obese, but free of disease like diabetes or hypertension, it does not mean you are free of the risk for cardiovascular disease,” said lead researcher Matthias […] Read More

The Middle Way: Finding Balance in Daily Life

Posted on May 18, 2018 by Better Health For Women

Every day we are faced with countless choices. Some of those choices will be made unconsciously, meaning you won’t even realize you’ve chosen one path over the other. Yet, at some point in the past, you did make a choice that is influencing your decisions in the present and possibly causing you to feel out […] Read More

Hot New Spring Fitness Trend: Switch It Up With Hybrid Workouts

Posted on May 18, 2018 by Better Health For Women

Spring season is a time for new beginnings, and this is especially true for your fitness routine! What better time than now to switch things up by embracing this new fitness trend? If you’re bored of long elliptical sessions, jogging, or your regular gym routine, try these fun “Hybrid Workouts”! What are “Hybrid Workouts”? Hybrid […] Read More

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