How to improve your mental health this winter? Many of us have a tendency to feel down or blue during the winter, and the continued stress of the COVID-19 pandemic after nearly two years doesn’t make it any easier. Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a common mental health condition related to the cold and dark winter months.
Neuroplasticity refers to the changes that happen in the brain and nervous system as a result of life experience. It is primarily expressed as a change in the connectional strength between nerve cells (*the area between nerve cells is called the synapse (see below for a picture of a synapse));
Suffering from back pain? You’re far from alone. One-third of Canadians say their back pain limits their daily life, according to the Canadian Chiropractic Association. When it comes to treating it, you have a few options: a chiropractor, physiotherapist, massage therapist, and doctor.
It’s no secret that if you’re not getting a good night’s sleep, there can be negative consequences on your health. Over a long time poor sleep habits can result in memory issues, a higher risk for diabetes, weakened immune system…
