Jeannie Collins Beaudin
Lack of sleep could be killing you…
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...
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Jeannie Collins Beaudin
Apr 24, 20194 min read
Finding Wellness
What does Wellness mean to you? The World Health Organization defines it as: “a state of complete physical, mental, and social...
Jeannie Collins Beaudin
Apr 12, 20194 min read
Autoimmune disease - more common now than cancer and heart disease
Autoimmune diseases occur when the body’s immune system attacks its own cells and tissues. This class of diseases includes many familiar...
Jeannie Collins Beaudin
Apr 6, 20192 min read
Needles are good for you...
Knitting needles, that is... It’s been a busy week: a long haul back from Spain, dealing with lost and damaged luggage, unpacking,...
Jeannie Collins Beaudin
Mar 29, 20195 min read
Vitamin K2 - the Link Between Heart Disease and Osteoporosis
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...
Jeannie Collins Beaudin
Feb 1, 20191 min read
Trouble sleeping?
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...
Jeannie Collins Beaudin
Jan 26, 20192 min read
Going Off Antidepressants
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...
Jeannie Collins Beaudin
Dec 21, 20182 min read
8 Tips for a Healthy Holiday
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...
Jeannie Collins Beaudin
Dec 14, 20184 min read
Exercise: An ideal "prescription" for chronic disease
“If it was a pill, exercise would be a trillion-dollar money-maker prescribed to everyone.” Dr. Scott Lear, heart disease prevention...
Jeannie Collins Beaudin
Nov 9, 20185 min read
Why Are Strokes Worse in Women?
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...
Jeannie Collins Beaudin
Nov 2, 20184 min read
Are You a Napper?
“In a perfect world, all humans would nap”...Sara Mednick, PhD; nap researcher and author. My grandfather always had his “snooze” after...
Jeannie Collins Beaudin
Oct 26, 20183 min read
9 Ways reading makes you smarter
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...
Jeannie Collins Beaudin
Oct 19, 20184 min read
Marijuana -- Now Legal for Medicinal and Recreational Use in Canada
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...
Jeannie Collins Beaudin
Oct 12, 20184 min read
Ever considered keeping a journal?
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...
Jeannie Collins Beaudin
Oct 5, 20183 min read
Flu season? Who cares…
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,...
Jeannie Collins Beaudin
Sep 28, 20183 min read
8 Steps to a Long and Healthy Future
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...
Jeannie Collins Beaudin
Sep 21, 20184 min read
Does an aspirin a day keep the doctor away?
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...
Jeannie Collins Beaudin
Sep 7, 20184 min read
Mid-life Memory Problems - Part 3
Brain “overload” One factor that is problematic for our generation, is the level of information and distraction we are exposed to every...
Jeannie Collins Beaudin
Aug 31, 20186 min read
Mid-Life Memory Problems - Part 2
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...
Jeannie Collins Beaudin
Aug 24, 20184 min read
Mid-life Memory Problems - Part 1
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...
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