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At 49 degrees north latitude, Vancouver is a bit closer to the North Pole than the Equator. This far north, winter days are short. The sunlight our bodies need to naturally manufacture vitamin D is in short supply. As a result, vitamin D levels normally plummet in people in northern climates in the fall and winter. For the sake of…

A change of routine is to be expected during the holidays, and that can mean disruptions to your workout schedule. Travel, house guests, or days packed with social events can eat up time for your normal workouts. You can overcome this problem if you keep an open mind about exercise. You can still find ways to exercise over the holidays…

Dance is what anthropologists call a cultural universal because it is found in all human cultures. Although dance styles vary widely around the world, dancing has been an important component of socialization, entertainment and spiritual rituals throughout human history. To put it simply, people like to dance. This should not come as a surprise because dancing delivers physical, mental and…

Did you know that September is Arthritis Awareness Month? According to statistics, nearly 6 million Canadians have arthritis. This is about 20% of the entire population. We’ve all heard of arthritis, but there’s plenty we may not know. Here are five quick facts about arthritis. 1. Children and adolescents can suffer from the disease. In Canada, at least 25,000 children…

As more people are returning to work in offices throughout Vancouver, it is important to develop good habits for mental and physical health. These are the top five tips to remember at the office. Prioritize your posture If you have a poor posture all day, you can develop back pain and muscle tension. Practice sitting up straight, and keep your…

Learning can be challenging at times, yet it’s something everyone must do. Education leads to opportunities, which is the reason many invest time into learning and getting good grades. The problem arises when someone studies too much, which could lead to certain issues that could be addressed with massage therapy. What does over studying cause? People over study for various…

Nutritional psychology is a field of mental health that analyzes how certain foods can influence a person’s mood and behaviour. Nutritional psychology has also shown how certain foods may help alleviate physical pain. If you want to use the power of nutritional psychology to improve your mental and physical health, this guide can help you choose more of the right…

Athletic injuries can occur for a variety of reasons, and these types of injuries sometimes occur more often during the summer. Being outdoors and taking part in physical activities can increase the chances of getting injured from tripping, falling and sustaining traumatic impacts to certain areas of the body. By making yourself aware of these four common athletic injuries, you’ll…

You may feel as though you’ve fallen into a rut as you go through your day-to-day routine. Thankfully, there are things that you can add to your daily routine that will make you feel more refreshed and help you avoid feeling trapped. If you’re ready to escape normalcy and add some zest to your daily routine, try following these four…

If you work from home, you likely experience tension in certain areas of your body on a regular basis. Sitting in front of a computer or performing other work-related tasks can be physically strenuous, and practicing self-massage techniques can help ease a lot of your muscle tension. Here are some good self-massage tips to follow that will enhance your WFH…