Last Friday, I took the plunge bought myself an Apple Watch. It’s not the first activity tracking device, nor even the first smart watch, but once again Apple has successfully added to its “ecosystem” of hardware and software. The Apple watch sold me not with...
Avoid running with pain and see your physiotherapist. Winter is finally gone and the signs of summer are all around us. Warm weather is often motivation for people to get in shape, and what more enjoyable way than a run in the sun around the city...
While Yorkville Avenue is closed to traffic until June 2015, I wanted to let you know that we have road closures (due to filming) in the area for the week of May 10th: Scollard St. Will be closed on the following days: - Monday, May 11, 7 PM...
Last month, Dr. Natasha Vani shared the secrets to understanding, recognizing, and managing stress. But for most Canadians, aside from doing taxes, what is typically one of our most stressful activities? Public speaking. What is our biggest fear -- even more than death itself Psychologists believe that there’s...
Did you know that masseter, the main muscle of chewing, is the strongest muscle in the body when judged by weight? It’s true. The masseter muscle is also capable of holding a lot of tension. You’ve probably never given it much thought. I didn’t either, until...
When our ancestors experienced a stressful situation (i.e. being chased by a bear), their bodies responded in two ways: An increase in various hormones and neurotransmitters: The job of these natural chemicals was to physically prepare them for the movement associated with a fight or...
My wife and I just returned from our wonderful trip to Paris. While we enjoyed great food and great sightseeing, one incident sticks in my mind: On our way back to our apartment after visiting a friend, we took the wrong entrance, and we ended...
The above title is a phrase a Boston work colleague said to me at the Boston Athletic Club's bar. While I didn't fully appreciate what he was saying at that time, that quote stuck with me ever since. About ten years ago, at the company I...
Answer these questions for yourself: Do you have a hard time getting out of bed in the dark morning hours? Do you Find yourself getting short tempered with friends or relatives for no obvious reason? Do your shoulders ache from being hunched up while walking out in the...
While having strength and endurance are important, flexibility is just as important component to optimal physical health. Lack of flexibility is a main culprit for many aches and pains. In the aging population tight muscles and joints make daily tasks difficult, even those as simple as...