Did you know that the habits we develop over the course of our lives, often unconsciously, can have a serious impact on our health and that of our family members — especially our children? Current scientific research suggests it may be very beneficial to assess our daily routine and lifestyle choices and consider making some changes.
In addition to bringing a feeling of wellness into every area of our lives, a well-balanced nutrition, maintaining a healthy weight and regular moderate physical activity considerably reduce the risk of developing serious illnesses such as cancer, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, arthritis, osteoporosis and even depression.
Take a look at the following pages for useful information about lifestyle and learn how to adopt habits that are good for your health:
The benefits of vacation
Re-energizing sleep
Obesity
Healthy weight
QuizTest your knowledge on the following subjects: Wanted: a good night’s sleep Losing weight without losing your mind |
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Self-evaluationCalculate your: Body Mass Index Hip-Waist Ratio |
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Taking the mystery out of health risks linked to obesity and diabetes: Canadian Diabetes Association
A wide variety of health tips: Dietitians of Canada