Written by Leila Dale/Brannavy Jeyasundaram 3 min read I have thick curly hair and while it can be glamorous, it takes some serious muscle to detangle it. The other day, when I was running a comb through my locks I had to take a 5-minute pause because of the burn in my upper-arm. It was … Continue reading Building Muscles with Resistance Training
Category: Physical Health
Written by Yuki Hayashi 2 min read I surprised myself the day I decided to run a marathon. It was 2012, and all I can say is: Runner’s World magazine does a darn good job promoting the running lifestyle. An article on the world’s most scenic marathons got me hooked on the idea of attempting … Continue reading Marathon Training for Beginners
Written by Team Optimity 2 min read Fact: Canadians are living longer than ever before. Another fact: Older people are still experiencing age-related health complications at a similar age of onset as the previous generation. Lesser-known truth: While people are living longer, they are living longer with underlying health complications. The health problems older people … Continue reading 7 Ways to Stay Strong and Healthy as We Age
Written by Yuki Hayashi 3 min read You might have noticed, as we edge towards Valentine’s Day, that red and pink hearts are slowly invading all the shops and restaurants. Love it or hate it, let’s use it as a reminder to show some love to our own heart this month, you know, that most … Continue reading Show Your Heart Some Love
Written by Team Optimity 3 minute read I love this time of year. For me, the holidays are a time to truly “eat, drink, and be merry!” I seem to justify every unhealthy behaviour with “but it’s the holidays!” and every year I end up feeling the same way...not great. I’ve overindulged and then set … Continue reading Setting New Year’s Resolutions You’ll Actually Keep