Mind/Body Health

• • An Apple a Day: Research has shown that apples provide many health benefits.
  • Anti-inflammatory Foods: This article lists foods that reduce inflammation (and foods that increase it).
  • Antibiotics in Food and Farming: Many farm animals are regularly given antibiotics, which endangers human health.
  • Are People More Likely to Commit Suicide During the Christmas Holiday? Many believe that suicides increase over Christmas, but people are actually more likely to end their lives during the work week than on weekends or holidays.
  • Can I Do Cardio and Strength Training on the Same Day? Which Should I Do First, Cardio or Weights?: This article provides some research-based guidance for same-day training routines.
  • Education Linked to Longevity: Studies show that the more years of education you have, the longer you’re likely to live, and the more healthy you’re likely to be.
  • Exercise Enhances Learning Ability: Studies indicate that regular cardiovascular exercise boosts brainpower.
  • How Long Should a Strength Training Workout Be? And How Can You Tell if You’re Overtraining?: This article provides research-supported guidance for strength training frequency and duration, as well as signs of overtraining.
  • How Much Exercise Do People Need?: This article provides research-supported targets for basic fitness and higher levels of physical fitness and weight loss.
  • How Often Should I Change My Workout Routine?: This article provides information on when to vary your fitness routines, and techniques such as muscle confusion and periodization.
  • How to Get Motivated to Start Running: Are you interested in taking up running? Here are some tips to get started.
  • How to Start Strength Training: Here you’ll find tips and information for beginners.
  • Is It Possible to Be Fit and Fat?: Research shows that physically active, overweight people have better health outcomes than thin, sedentary people.
  • Music for Healing: Music therapy has been used to treat a variety of mental and physical health issues.
  • Nutrition: Free Range vs. Battery Cage Eggs: Research has shown that free range eggs are more nutritious.
  • Shinrin-Yoku: Forest bathing provides physical and mental health benefits.
  • Strength Training for Weight Loss: Information on how strength training can be used to lose weight.
  • Strength Training Health Benefits: How you can improve your physical and mental health and reduce the risk of disease with strength training.
  • Strength Training: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions: How often should you lift weights? Should you use free weights or machines? Should you stretch before working out? How should you warm up and cool down? Should you do whole-body or split routines? How long should you rest between sets? Will strength training cause women to bulk up? This article answers these questions and more.
  • Strength Training: Do I Need to Go to the Gym, or Can I Get Good Results at Home?: This article provides information and tips for getting good results with home workouts and a list of important home gym equipment.
  • Strength Training: How Many Sets? How Many Repetitions?: This article summarizes research on the ideal numbers of sets and reps for different training goals and provides a list of the most effective exercises for each muscle group.
  • Strength Training on a Vegetarian or Vegan Diet: This article summarizes research on training with a meat-free diet and lists the best sources of plant-based protein.
  • Stretching Techniques and Safety: Learn about the safety and efficacy of various stretch techniques including static stretching, dynamic stretching, and PNF, as well as information on risky and dangerous stretches that should be avoided.
  • The Joy of Decluttering: How to increase well-being by making more of less.
  • The RICE Protocol: Should you rest and apply ice to an injury, or use the MCE, MEAT, or METH strategies?
  • Whole Grains for Health: This article provides a summary of research on the health-protective effects of whole grains.
  • Why Women Live Longer Than Men: There are a number of reasons why women tend to outlive men, but there are things men can do to increase their longevity.

Fitness Resources

• • MyFit.ca – Weight Training/Lifting Exercises
  • ExRx.net Exercise and Muscle Directory
  • ScienceDaily Fitness News
  • MyFit.ca – Demos of Pilates Exercises
  • MyFit.ca Gym – Cardio Exercises
  • WebMD – “Kick It Up with Cardio Exercise”
  • Mayo Clinic Stretching Slideshow:
  • Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety – Stretching at the Workstation