This month, our male writers took part in Movember—the annual event involving the growing of moustaches during the month of November to raise awareness of men’s health issues, such as prostate cancer and other male cancers, and associated charities. By challenging our writers to grow their moustaches in support of raising awareness for men’s health issues, […]
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What I Have Learned From Cancer
When I was undergoing my third year of university my entire world was altered. I was sitting in the Communications wing at Simon Fraser University and it was the 2nd month of the semester. The rain was falling outside as my phone rang and my Dad was on the other end. “They say it could have been […]
Celebrating World Gratitude Day: The Importance of a Thankful Heart
As we observe World Gratitude Day tomorrow, it’s important to understand what this day really means. Being able to express a genuine thankfulness to others and to yourself is an important aspect of life. Without it, we would be lost and unsure of where to head next.
Inspiration by Hashtag: Fitspo
Fitspo (#fitspo) is one of those hashtag trends that is all over Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and even Tumblr and Pinterest. Fitspo is short for “fitspiration”, a portmanteau of fitness inspiration. It’s a popular buzzword used to tag images and messages that have the intention of motivating people towards a healthier lifestyle.
Best Ways to Overcome Spring & Summer Allergies
After what seemed like a winter that was NEVER going to end, the warmer weather has finally showed up, but unfortunately it’s brought it’s always-reliable-allergies with it. Every day I wake up, check the pollen index, and hope to magically see that it’s nothing but it always seems to rank very high. There are many, […]
Is Juicing Good For You?
Last year saw a huge surge in the popularity of juicing. Suddenly it was everywhere – magazines, mentioned in celebrity interviews, and juice shops were showing up everywhere. It seemed like everyone was doing it. With trends like this, it is hard for me to buy into them completely and not be a skeptic. My […]
Do All Healthy Drinks Need to Be Boring and Gross?
With all the recent concern over the amount of sugar in our food and drinks, there has been lots of talk about being more mindful about what you are drinking. Still – knowing how much sugar is in all your favorite drinks doesn’t always make you stop drinking them, especially when you think the alternatives […]
Sustainable Substitutions for Your Sweet Tooth
Living with a sweet tooth is hard and almost makes any diet impossible to follow. However with spring here and beach season on the horizon, everyone’s internal clock has been put on red alert. Now is the time to kick those always forgotten New Year’s resolutions into high gear, am I right? There’s a certain […]
How to Beat Winter Fatigue
Ah, winter. The perfect time to pretend to be a fuzzy woodland creature and hibernate until the groundhog hopefully doesn’t see his shadow, right?
Adding a Social Media Cleanse To Your “Tech Diet”
Social media is a wonderful tool that can connect each and every one of us, but did you know it can be harmful as well? Recent studies have shown that social media can contribute to loneliness and reduces overall life-satisfaction, rather than making us feel connected. If you’re feeling down in the dumps, our writer provides some reasons why it might be essential to add a social media cleanse to your tech diet this year.
Ten Things I Wish I Knew When I Started Working Out
For a long time, two of the words I feared the most were ‘working out’. I’ve never been an athletic or particularly coordinated person, and for a long time, it showed. I’d avoid playing sports or doing anything remotely active, especially in front of other people. I was scared – I had no belief in […]
Stress Awareness Month
April is Stress Awareness Month. It’s also the month that US and Canadian taxes are due, the month when college students take exams, and when “wedding season” unofficially begins. Our lives are full of stress, frustrations, problems, and bad days, so it’s no wonder that an entire month has been designated to talk about the […]
Adventures in Cleansing
Writing is often about communicating experiences, feelings, and emotions to other people. As an exercise in both writing and life, I recently chose to participate in what is now a fairly common health practice. The practice that I am referring to is known as a juice cleanse. This cleanse consists of 3 days in which […]
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