December 31 2019 By Kristin Kathiravelu, Executive Director The Ontario government is working toward ensuring that the health care system is centred around patients, families and caregivers. Since 2018, a number of changes have been made across the province to make it easier for

You don't need a flower crown to practice mindfulness I used to think yoga and mindfulness weren’t for me. I was a high-performance athlete who took great pride in workouts that pushed me to the limit. The light and gentle yoga stuff couldn’t possibly

Embrace the season by getting active this winter While it might already feel like it’s time to hunker down and spend more time indoors staying warm by the fire, we know all too well that it’s only getting frostier. Likewise, our fondness for the

A good resolution should flow from your deepest desires Resolving to lose weight in 2019? Here are a few reasons why you might want to reconsider your approach: Reason No. 1 The first is that it’s not directly under your control. You can (or at least

It’s time to rekindle your love for sport & activity After putting in eight – or more – hours at your job, maintaining an active lifestyle can sometimes fall off your post-work to-do list. But, before you chuck those cross-trainers in the bin, let’s

Making real lifestyle changes is hard – but not impossible. Most people who set a goal or resolution fail on their first try, and quit right then and there. In fact, most people fail to stick with a goal after one month (60%), and even less make