Eco-psychology may be thought of as a relatively new movement; however it is an ancient mode of knowing, one that has colored and affected how we live in this world in many ways. Defined as the study of the soul and its relationship to the natural world, Eco-psychology can lead us to a greater understanding of the relationships that all beings, human and non-human alike, have with each other.
Scientists from the University of South Florida and Fudan University in Shanghai have found increases in brain volume and improvements on tests of memory and thinking in Chinese seniors who practiced Tai Chi three times a week, reports an article published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease.
“Breast Friends Inspire Health” is the sixth in a series of fundraising cookbooks written by 10 women from the small town of Foam Lake, Saskatchewan. Learn more about this inspired group of women who are on a mission to reduce the impact of cancer, and enjoy two tasty and healthful recipes for a laid-back summer lunch or dinner, created with the help of nutritionists from InspireHealth, Canada’s foremost integrative cancer care centre.
Lyme disease has been in the headlines recently, with warmer-than-usual temperatures early this spring resulting in a proliferation of black ticks, the bearers of Lyme disease, throughout the eastern US and Canada. Here’s what you need to know and do to protect yourself and your family this summer.
Are you putting off living the life of your dreams? Don’t wait, says personal empowerment coach Helen Valleau. Your ability to create an authentic vision for your life and to live a life filled with purpose, passion, inspiration and contribution is within your reach at any time you choose. Here are 5 tips to help you create a vision for your life today.
Exposure to low doses of Bisphenol A (BPA) during gestation has immediate and long-lasting, trans-generational effects on the brain and social behaviors in mice, according to a recent study from the University of Virginia School of Medicine. The fact that it can change gene expression in mice, and that these changes are heritable, is cause for us to be concerned about what this may mean for human health, say the researchers.
We don’t recommend multitasking on a regular basis for a balanced, healthy lifestyle. But if you do occasionally need to ramp up with some serious multitasking, researchers have found that some training in meditation beforehand could make the work smoother and less stressful.
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified diesel engine exhaust as “carcinogenic to humans,” based on sufficient evidence that exposure is associated with an increased risk for lung cancer. Large populations are exposed to diesel exhaust in everyday life, through some motor vehicle exhausts as well as exhausts from diesel engines in other modes of transport and from power generators.
Interval training (HIT), which combines high- and low-intensity training within a single workout session, has been shown to be highly effective for fat burning and aerobic conditioning. Here’s why, and what you need to know to get started with an interval training cardio workout tailored to your fitness level.
It’s almost impossible to pick up a newspaper or magazine these days without reading an article on vitamin D – it’s the current hot button in evidence-based nutrition. This three-part article synthesizes some of the most important new information on Vitamin D, and its implications for your health. In Part 2, Dr. Burford-Mason focuses on Vitamin D and disease, and the symptoms of Vitamin D deficiency.
