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Group exercise may be even better for you than solo workouts. Here's why

Group exercise may be even better for you than solo workouts. Here's why

The Conversation shares research-based reasons why working out with others may help you keep your New Year's resolution.
Health and science podcasts to start the year off right

Health and science podcasts to start the year off right

Want to learn more about diseases, anti-fat bias and public health? We've got six recommendations for you.
What's your health risk from alcohol? New website from UVic will tell you

What's your health risk from alcohol? New website from UVic will tell you

Users of knowalcohol.ca can enter their age, sex and how much they drink per week and calculate their risk of several alcohol-related diseases.
Claire Nielsen: Eating for gut health

Claire Nielsen: Eating for gut health

Common gut issues such as excessive bloating often signal that our body is struggling to digest certain foods.
Claire Nielsen: How digestion works

Claire Nielsen: How digestion works

Eating slowly and chewing deliberately is important.
UBC med students are offering free coaching on staying healthy

UBC med students are offering free coaching on staying healthy

The online sessions are aimed at helping people avoid and manage illness through lifestyle changes.
Claire Nielsen: Who am I? The body, mind and spirit connection

Claire Nielsen: Who am I? The body, mind and spirit connection

"Know thyself is a deep concept and drives my own personal journey in my quest to reconnect with my soul and others on this journey of being human," writes columnist Claire Nielsen.
Claire Nielsen: When it comes to skin care, read the labels

Claire Nielsen: When it comes to skin care, read the labels

Our skin is our biggest organ.
Claire Nielsen: Fighting fibromyalgia

Claire Nielsen: Fighting fibromyalgia

Columnist Claire Nielsen shares her personal experience with fibromyalgia and how an anti-inflammatory diet is key.
Claire Nielsen: Healing gout

Claire Nielsen: Healing gout

Discover the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for gout—a painful form of arthritis predominantly affecting men.