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On a hot day, you may feel different, uneasy, or a bit “off” in ways that are easy to dismiss but difficult to ignore. Your hands and feet might swell up, you may get headaches more readily, and your energy may seem to drain much faster than usual. For people who live with chronic pain, migraine, or inflammatory conditions, these feelings can be particularly pronounced.

Have joint pain or muscle pain? So do nearly 90 percent of Canadians. During the summer heat, those with pain and mobility concerns often experience even more swelling and discomfort. That may make you want to ease off on your workout routine. In fact, smart exercise helps combat...

Sun exposure is often framed as something to avoid at all costs, yet emerging research suggests the story is more nuanced. From vitamin D production and circadian health to skin cancer risk, how—and when—we are exposed to the sun matters.

According to Jen Newell, ND, owner/founder of Connected Health & Skin, a holistic skincare clini...

Chronic pain affects millions of Canadians, yet it’s largely treated as a problem of muscles, joints, or nerves—leaving the gut out of the conversation. Emerging research, however, shows that the gut microbiome plays a powerful role not just in inflammation, but also in how pain is perceived and processed.

“The gut and brain are in constant two-way ...

As you trek through a forest, the sunlight-dappled leaves, the gentle murmur of a nearby creek, and the melodious symphony of birds melt stress away and envelop you in a blanket of calm.

We now know that the benefits of forest therapy, or shinrin-yoku, are many, including lowered blood pressure, improved mood, and reduced risk of depression. But the experience...