Health tips

Summer is here! The kids are finished with school for the year and parents are scrambling to find ways to keep their children occupied. With hours of free time each day, it can be easy for kids to get wrapped up with screen technologies, from smartphones and tablets to video games and TV.

A day at the beach is a perfect summer family activity. To make the day truly enjoyable, bring some of your favourite picnic fare. For beach picnics, where you’ll be basking in the heat and enjoying the water, you’ll want food that is light, refreshing and easy to handle.
We’ve put together these great picnic suggestions for the next time you’re packing up the cooler for the beach:

Technology can be a great tool to help you keep track of your physical activity and goals. But can a fitness tracker actually help you get fit? We have some useful tips.

Stack them up in your desk drawer or take them along in your backpack: Our delicious, healthy snack ideas are the perfect go-to any day of the week.

The end of summer brings shorter days, rain and cooler temperatures, reducing outdoor activities. The seasonal change can take a toll on your morale and your physical energy. Here are a few tips to keep body and mind in shape.

Close to 50,000 Canadians experience a stroke each year, and two-thirds do not make it to the hospital in time to receive the treatment they need to minimize its effects. These stats alone should be enough motivation for Canadians to better understand the signs of a stroke and take them seriously.