Jeannie Collins Beaudin

Lack of sleep is holding us back and shortening our lives! Sleep is a biological necessity – experts say we need 7 to 9 hours a night to...

What does Wellness mean to you? The World Health Organization defines it as: “a state of complete physical, mental, and social...

Autoimmune diseases occur when the body’s immune system attacks its own cells and tissues. This class of diseases includes many familiar...

Knitting needles, that is... It’s been a busy week: a long haul back from Spain, dealing with lost and damaged luggage, unpacking,...

A hen and her chicks in the garden at our apartment building in Spain Well, some of our family have gone home to Canada, and I’m finding...

It’s been a month since I arrived in Costa del Sol, Spain, and I’m still amazed by this beautiful place! And watching the snowy weather...

Benalmadena Beach I've had a busy week here in Spain, so not much time to research and write a blog Well, really I've been visiting...

Merry Christmas to all my readers! I thought I’d share a few tips for a healthy holiday with you for my Christmas blog… Keep moving...

“If it was a pill, exercise would be a trillion-dollar money-maker prescribed to everyone.” Dr. Scott Lear, heart disease prevention...

Each year in Canada, about 32,000 men and 30,000 women have a stroke. But one-third more women die from stroke: 59% compared to 41% of...

“In a perfect world, all humans would nap”...Sara Mednick, PhD; nap researcher and author. My grandfather always had his “snooze” after...

I have always loved reading… I was one of those kids who read with a flashlight under the covers when I was supposed to be going to...

Marijuana became legal for adult recreational use in Canada on Oct 17th, as I’m sure you’ve heard on the news. The Canadian Government’s...

Ever considered writing a journal? I’m thinking about it… want to think along with me? There are many reasons to journal. My mom kept one...

You’re healthy. A little flu won’t hurt you. And you hate needles. Why bother with the flu shot? Well, it’s not just about you… You see,...

Lola Holmes, age 100 -- World's Oldest Active Curler. Scientists say human lifespan in the future could be as long as 120 years. So, if...

It’s been well proven that a low dose of aspirin every day, as little as 50 mg, helps prevent heart attacks in those who already have...

Brain “overload” One factor that is problematic for our generation, is the level of information and distraction we are exposed to every...

There are many factors that can dull your memory… Here are a few more to be aware of: Sleep Getting a good night’s sleep is crucial to...

Have you ever gone to the kitchen or bedroom, only to completely forget what you wanted to do once you’d arrived? Have you ever been...