Canada’s fast-food ranks among the highest in salt content in developed countries, according to an international study, which urges governments to regulate fast-food content to protect public health.
Researches examined fast-food menu information in six countries, including Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom, and found that the same item had different salt levels in [...]
I had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Amit Mathur and discuss eye care issues and why he is so dedicated in raising awareness of eye care in the South Asian population. Dr. Mathur has been practicing primarily in North Vancouver and Burnaby for over a decade. He was the top graduating student from [...]
Fitness Guide for Brides
By Jessica Dhillon
There is a month and a half left and amongst the anticipation, excitement and nervousness leading up to one of the most important days of a woman’s life, is the one constant apprehension of looking absolutely perfect the day of. We as women, spend so much time, picking the right [...]
What is Cardiovascular Disease (CVD)?
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) includes diseases of the heart and all blood vessels in the body, but most importantly those blood vessels leading to the brain and the heart itself. When there are problems with the blood vessels to the brain, oxygen supply to the brain can be restricted or stopped, and [...]
Finding fresh food that is locally grown, organic and in season can be difficult, especially during the winter months. During a recent trip to the Abbotsford Farm and Country Market, we came across a great variety of fresh and flavourful local treats that make it easy to eat in season.
Oyster Mushrooms
These mushrooms have been used [...]
From a very young age, Ranjit Kaur knew what was expected of her.
“You need to keep a good image, so people don’t point fingers.” Ranjit recalled words her mother often spoke to her.Her family immigrated to Canada from India when she was nine years old, and they settled in Burnaby. Ranjit attended Burnaby North Secondary School, [...]
As part of October being Canadian Eye Health Month, the Canadian Association of Optometrists is calling on Canadians of all ages to make eye examinations a part of their regular overall healthcare.
Although 86% of the population fear losing their sight above all other senses, almost 20% have not had an eye examination in the past [...]
For people like me who are looking for fast and optimal results in every aspect of their body, CrossFit offers fast and positive benefits. CrossFit workouts mostly incorporate free weight equipment combined with constantly varied functional real-life movements using your body weight. Power. Strength. Endurance. These are just a few words you may hear coming [...]
Notice the leaves changing? A chill in the air? Autumn has arrived. It is the time of maturity and harvest. The air becomes a bit crisper, and the leaves change. Everything slows down, and the days shorten.
Autumn is a near-sacred season, with its warm, sunny days, cool evenings and postcard perfect colors. Maybe you like [...]
Summer is here and if you peruse your local activity guide or gym schedule, you will see boot camps cropping up everywhere. If you are looking to get in shape fast, but don’t have a lot of time, you might want to think about bootcamp workouts for your exercise routine. Bootcamp workouts are incredibly intense [...]
