Jeannie Collins Beaudin
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...
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Jeannie Collins Beaudin
Dec 7, 20184 min read
Antidepressants or Natural Therapies - Which works better?
The surprise answer is that in many cases they are equally effective. Antidepressants have been used for decades and billions of dollars...
Jeannie Collins Beaudin
Nov 30, 20182 min read
How to be more open-minded...
Most people think of themselves as being open-minded... In a survey of thousands of American workers, 95% thought they were more...
Jeannie Collins Beaudin
Nov 23, 20184 min read
What Do the Metric System, Smoking, Carbon Tax and Plastics Have in Common?
The metric system, smoking, carbon tax and reducing plastic pollution all require us to accept change to make things better in the...
Dr. Barbara Watts
Nov 16, 20183 min read
It’s time to decriminalize drugs
Written by Dr. Barbara Watts on November 13, 2018 for CanadianHealthcareNetwork.ca (Reprinted with permission) Dr. Barb Watts Currently...
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...
Jeannie Collins Beaudin
Aug 17, 20186 min read
The “Back Whisperers” -- Back Pain Part 3
Like everything else, it's better to prevent back pain than to have to treat it. But what do you do if you already have chronic...
Jeannie Collins Beaudin
Aug 10, 20184 min read
The “Sitting Disease” -- Back Pain Part 2
If you think your latest back problem was caused by lifting a heavy object, or from twisting the wrong way, or whatever the event was...
Jeannie Collins Beaudin
Aug 3, 20183 min read
Back pain - Part 1
Problems with a sore back or neck? You’re not alone. It’s estimated that over 80% of people experience this pain some time in their...
Jeannie Collins Beaudin
Jul 20, 20184 min read
Eating dessert first…
Churros and Chocolate for breakfast in Marbella, Spain. Does life seem too short? When you look back, will you be happy with what you’ve...
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