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4 things you didn’t know about farts

August 21, 2021 Alex Kozovski

No matter your gender or age, we all share one thing in common: We fart. Though it’s still considered taboo in many cultures, at the end of the day, it’s good for your health. Let’s take an unapologetic look at…

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The 7 most energizing foods

January 21, 2021 Alex Kozovski

Don’t feel like your energy levels throughout the day are quite up to par? Check out these 7 foods to incorporate into your diet on a regular basis that have shown to provide a little extra oomph in your day.…

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This is the worst diet for your bones, new study suggests

January 19, 2021 Alex Kozovski

While there are lots of benefits to going vegetarian or vegan – including the boost to your immune system, improving heart health, potentially extending your life expectancy, and all the moral arguments for passing on meat – there are downsides…

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Tips to prevent overeating while you WFH

January 15, 2021 Alex Kozovski

Whether you’re in self-quarantine or following your local government’s safety recommendations, you’ll be spending a lot of time home – working or otherwise – for the foreseeable future. And being cooped up indoors has likely upended your eating routine. Having…

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3 mental tricks to manage your overactive bladder (OAB)

December 29, 2020 Alex Kozovski

If you have an overactive bladder (OAB), there are some tried-and-true methods to manage the condition. Despite OAB being a physical ailment, there are a handful of psychological tricks you can employ to control your urge to go. These techniques…

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3 ways to nap like a pro

December 25, 2020 Alex Kozovski

A lot of people counter heavy eyes with a third afternoon coffee or another energy drink. Sure, these can work in a pinch, but if those are your solutions to sleepiness, have you considered the elusive midday nap instead? Naps…

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It’s soup season: the benefits of the bowl

December 16, 2020 Alex Kozovski

Soup is the perfect solution to anytime you’re feeling hungry, appearing as either an appetizer, main dish or a satiating between-meal snack. Besides being delicious, soup carries a bowl of benefits for a variety of reasons. It’s the perfect conduit…

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Should you still be sleeping in on weekends?

November 25, 2020 Alex Kozovski

Everyone’s guilty of it: those late weekend nights, where you try to extract as much leisure time out of 48 hours as possible, only to return Monday morning exhausted and cranky. Besides being as friendly as an ogre, that sleeping…

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Cut these foods from your pre-workout meals

November 24, 2020 Alex Kozovski

A lot of gym rats are concerned with, and rightfully so, which foods are best before a workout. Fruits? Whey protein powder? Nothing? But what not to eat is an equally important consideration many gym-goers aren’t mindful of. Exercise requires…

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The importance of pulses in your daily diet

November 16, 2020 Alex Kozovski

A serving of foods like beans, lentils, and chickpeas a day can be integral to weight loss, according to a Canadian study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Examining 940 subjects over 21 different trials, the data showed…