Don’t Be Stressed; Be Active!
It is not a secret that stress has been an increasingly significant issue for many Canadians.
Kinesiology is the Future of Health Care
If there is one thing we know about the Canadian population it’s that we’re aging, increasingly overweight/obese and developing chronic disease(s).
Science Revels the Most Powerful Medication
It’s the most powerful medication and you only have to take it a few times per week. It brings you multiple benefits for your health and wellness.
Good Luck Amanda
We have had the pleasure of having Amanda Sussman during her student placement for the Master of Professional Kinesiology at the U of T. She supported us in key areas as client service, research & service development and marketing.
4 Simple Tips to be Healthy in 2018
If you are planning to be more active, have more energy and achieve an optimal wellbeing, the following tips may help you to get there.
What is kinesiology?
One of the most frequent questions from people that I have had the opportunity to meet is… What is kinesiology? Who are Registered Kinesiologists?
According to the CKO, College of Kinesiologists of Ontario, “Kinesiology is the scientific study of human movement, performance and function. Kinesiology incorporates the sciences of biomechanics, anatomy, physiology, psychology and neuroscience into an all-encompassing healthcare practice. Kinesiologists use the latest evidence-based research to treat and prevent injury and disease, and to improve movement and performance. Kinesiologists work with people of all ages and physical abilities in many settings to help them achieve their health and wellness goals, and improve quality of life.”
How much weekly physical activity is recommended?
For most healthy adults, the Department of Health and Human Services recommends these exercise guidelines:
Aerobic Activity: Get at least 150 minutes a week of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes a week of vigorous aerobic activity. You also can do a combination of moderate and vigorous activity. The guidelines suggest that you spread out this exercise during the course of a week.
Heart & Stroke
Heart and Stroke Foundation (H&S) defines heart disease as a group of conditions affecting the structure and functions of the heart. Coronary artery disease is the most common of these conditions and occurs when blood vessels in your heart become blocked or narrowed, preventing oxygen-rich blood from reaching your heart. It can cause chest pain (called angina) or even a heart attack.
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by the exaggerated loss of bone mass and poor bone quality. Osteoporosis causes the bones to become fragile and susceptible to fracture. The most common sites of osteoporotic fracture are the wrist, spine, shoulder and hip.
Progressive bone loss is a normal part of human aging (Osteopenia). Peak bone mass is achieved between 25 and 35 years of age. Bone is lost at a rate of approximately one percent per year. Men achieve a higher peak bone mass than women, so have a greater reserve. Also, women experience 10-15 year of accelerated bone mass loss following menopause. Osteoporosis Canada, indicate that over 80% of all fractures in people 50+ are caused by osteoporosis. In fact, osteoporosis causes 70-90% of 30,000 hip fractures annually.
Diabetes
Types of Diabetes and the Benefits of Exercise
According to the Canadian Diabetes Association (CDA), there are more than 9 million Canadians are living with diabetes or prediabetes. There are two types of diabetes.
- Type 1 diabetes is usually diagnosed in children and adolescents. It occurs when the pancreas is unable to produce insulin or only produces small amount of it. This type of diabetes develops in people under 30 years old.
- Type 2 diabetes occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body does not effectively use the insulin that is produced. Type 2 diabetes usually affects people after the age of 30.
- Prediabetes refers to a condition where a person’s blood glucose levels are higher than normal, but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes.