Cancer has become the leading cause of death in dogs, and when a pet becomes ill, it can affect the entire family. In collaboration with Canadian pet nutraceutical company Adored Beast Apothecary in Moncton, N.B., Prof. Vasantha Rupasinghe, Dalhousie University faculty of agriculture, is developing a manufacturing process for pet nutraceutical products to help manage…
Category: Health & Fitness
12 Smart and Budget-Friendly Wellness Tips for a Healthy Lifestyle
With the cost of living still high, we round up 12 ways we can all feel great and stay fit without spending a fortune 1 – Join A Walking Group We know walking is great exercise – but if you’re on your own, you might find it dull, or hard to motivate yourself to go…
130kg Obese man successfully undergoes bilateral knee replacement surgery in India
A 130kg man with osteoarthritis underwent successful bilateral knee replacement surgery at Ganga Ram Hospital in India. The procedure, in which both knees are replaced at the same time, is typically only performed on patients who are severely obese and suffering from severe arthritis that causes pain and stiffness in both knees. The patient, Nidhish…
The searing truth about sun damage
The searing truth about sun damage–and how you might be applying your sunscreen all wrong. Sunspots, fine lines and dull skin tone are all classic signs that your complexion has probably caught a few too many rays. But most of us still don’t seem to be able to spot the sunspots. Sun damage does not…
Discipline Is The Key To Achievement
Great achievement involves great sacrifice. And great discipline. Anything you strive to achieve in life will require a trade off. If you want to get in great shape, for instance, then you will have to discipline yourself and sacrifice your favorite foods, put more time (perhaps a lot more time) into your workouts, and make…
Build The Perfect Home Gym With Perfect Fitness
Perfect Fitness was founded by former US Navy SEAL Alden Mills. The company is committed to offering advanced product solutions to enable consumers of all fitness levels to unlock their body’s potential. The products are an inexpensive way to create a high quality at-home gym. Specializing in pieces that focus on your own body weight…
3 Reasons Why You Should Eat Superfoods For Weightloss, Improved Health
Although the term ‘superfood’ was coined by marketers you should not dismiss them since they offer plenty of benefits, according to Dr. Perricone and Dr. Oz who were both featured on Oprah’s popular show. Essentially, superfoods are natural, unprocessed foods that are low in calories and high in nutrients. Processed food, on the other hand,…
Mother’s Day Must Haves For Fitness-Minded Moms
Mother’s Day is fast approaching and many are still trying to think of the perfect gift for that special woman. To celebrate Mother’s Day, the Phoenix-area Sport Chalet stores have put together a gift guide for moms who enjoy getting out in Phoenix and being active. Check out a few fitness gifts Mom is sure…
The Importance Of Implementing An Eating Schedule For A Healthier Life Style
The human body needs food to run efficiently, just like a car must be filled with gas in order to work. While it’s ok to fill your car’s tank whenever it is running on empty, the same principle certainly does not apply to humans. Instead, frequent meals scheduled throughout the day are the staples of…
Xtreme Fitness: Pregnant Woman Runs Marathon With Contractions
Setting an example of extreme fitness, pregnant Amber Miller, 27, ran the 26.2-mile-long Bank of America Chicago Marathon on Sunday while enduring contractions. She then gave birth to a healthy baby girl named June at Central DuPage Hospital in Chicago only hours after crossing the finish line. Although the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists…
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