Researchers have shown that music is good for your health, whether you are a practising musician or an avid listener. For example, if you’re scheduled for surgery, you may want to bring your CD or MP3 player to the hospital. Be sure you have your favourite relaxing musical selections to enjoy before and after surgery.
Add More Music To Your Life This Year
Indulge your sweet tooth occasionally
The average portion size for sodas has increased markedly in the past three decades. Like most people, I enjoy sweet foods on occasion. Moderation is the key. Drinking excess calories is quite easy. A 12-ounce can of regular soda pop, for example, has about 150 calories. Consuming an extra 100 calories a day beyond your
Be prepared when travelling in cold weather
From a safety and health perspective, extreme cold can be deadly if you were to become stranded after a vehicle stalls. The best thing we can do is be prepared with water, food and other supplies in the event of vehicle problems. Nutritionally, we can survive without food for days, but staying hydrated is a
Be safe when doing snow removal
To hold in body heat, try wool or polypropylene instead of cotton as the inner layer. Winter is well underway, so this is a good time to review some snow removal tips, whether you use a snowblower or a shovel. Proceed with caution with winter activities and follow your health-care provider’s advice, especially if you
Snooze your way to slimness?
Research has shown that getting enough sleep is one of the keys to managing appetite and weight. In a study of more than 9,000 people, researchers from Columbia University reported that people who slept fewer than seven hours were more likely to be obese. In fact, people who snoozed six or fewer hours were 27
Caffeinated beverages in moderation
A moderate amount of caffeine can improve our alertness, and sometimes our performance on mental tasks. Caffeine is naturally found in coffee, tea and chocolate, and it is added as a flavouring ingredient to some carbonated beverages. For example, it imparts a slightly bitter flavour to cola beverages. Caffeine-free soda pop usually has a slightly
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