Spring 2026
16 articles

20 Seconds to Better Health
ExerciseA recent study found something shocking: 10 fast squats, done every 45 minutes, reduced blood sugar spikes by 20 percent. That's better than a 30-minute walk.

Breathing Can Be Such a Headache!
BreathingHeadaches have a variety of causes, but one overlooked cause is your breathing. Here's how rib, neck and diaphragm mechanics drive head pain.

Brew Better Brain Health
FoodYour morning coffee habit could be protecting your brain. Drinking 2 to 3 cups of caffeinated coffee daily cuts your dementia risk.

Death by a Thousand Pings
WellnessMicrostress isn't a heart attack. It's not even a panic attack. It's so small you barely notice it—until a thousand small drops flood your basement.

Forget 10,000 Steps
ExerciseThe 10,000-step goal was never about health — it was about marketing. The real number, backed by 57 studies? 7,000.

Health Notes
Health NotesSpring 2026 short takes: meal order for blood sugar, vigorous minutes, stretching after 65, heart beats, late-night eating, 30 plants a week, and weekend warriors.

More Roughage Around: Most Men Lack It
FoodNearly all Canadian men skip fibre — we're talking 97% falling short. Here's how to close the gap without the bloat.

Parting Shot
Parting ShotWhen Edward R. Murrow asked who owned the patent on the polio vaccine, Jonas Salk replied, 'Well, the people. Could you patent the sun?'

Protein After 50: Your Body Needs More Than You Think
FoodMost Canadians over 50 lose muscle every year. This isn't inevitable ageing. It's malnutrition dressed as normal—and you need almost double the old recommendation.

Red Meat and Cancer — the Facts
MedicalThe truth isn't simply 'meat equals cancer.' The kind of red meat, how you cook it, how much you eat, and what else is on your plate all matter.

Squats for Smarts
ExerciseResearchers just uncovered something startling: your leg muscles might be your brain's most powerful defence against cognitive decline.

The Mediterranean Diet Wins
DietA massive analysis compared seven popular diets head-to-head. One pulled away from the pack dramatically — cutting heart disease deaths by 45%.

The Triple Minute Miracle
WellnessA massive study of nearly 60,000 adults uncovered something powerful. Tiny changes, made in three areas, add up to something extraordinary.

Undizzy Yourself
BodyYou roll over in bed and the room lurches sideways. Meet BPPV — the most common cause of vertigo after 50, and a two-minute fix you can do tonight.

Walk Back to Health
PainGot back pain? Rest, avoid movement, take it easy — wrong! New research shows walking 100 minutes a day cuts chronic back pain risk by 23%.

Wellness with Rev N
WellnessWhat if we saw suffering not as someone else's fault, but as a call to action — an opportunity to respond with compassion rather than blame?