by Rich Benvin | Oct 26, 2024 | Alzheimer’s Disease, Cancer, Depression, Health Conditions, Healthy Living, Heart Disease, Self-Care
10 Common Health Conditions and How to Manage Them Millions of people worldwide deal with common health conditions that can impact their quality of life. While each condition has its challenges, many can be effectively managed through lifestyle changes, medical...
by Rich Benvin | Oct 26, 2024 | Anxiety, Healthy Living, Mental Health, Self-Care
10 Ways to Drive Away Negative Thinking Negative thinking can often sneak into our minds, leading to stress, self-doubt, and even affecting our physical well-being. However, with conscious effort, you can develop habits that counteract negativity and help you...
by Rich Benvin | Oct 26, 2024 | Healthy Living, Self-Care
10 Ways To Implement Self-Care In Your Life Self-care is often overlooked and pushed aside in favor of more pressing commitments. In our fast-paced world, taking time for oneself can feel like a luxury, yet it’s a necessity. Self-care isn’t selfish; it’s essential....
by Rich Benvin | Oct 26, 2024 | Cancer, Depression, Diabetes, Men's Health, Mental Health
Top 5 Medical Issues Affecting Men and How to Prevent Them – Men’s Health Men’s health often takes a backseat, with many men less likely to seek medical care or prioritize preventive health measures. But early intervention and lifestyle changes can make a...
by Rich Benvin | Oct 26, 2024 | Diabetes
10 Early Warning Signs of Diabetes Everyone Should Know Diabetes is a growing health concern worldwide, and catching it early can make a significant difference in treatment and quality of life. Knowing the early warning signs is essential because early detection helps...
by Rich Benvin | Apr 23, 2020 | Depression, Healthy Living, Life
Let’s set the scene. I live in a cozy East Vancouver house with four other roommates. That’s five bedrooms, one bathroom, one kitchen. That may sound like a nightmare to some, but it has usually worked out just fine. Most of my roommates travel often for work, and...
by Rich Benvin | Apr 23, 2020 | Depression, Life, Mental Health
If the past is any indication, there is a strong connection between a pandemic and a decline in mental health. The Russian (1889 to 1890) and Spanish (1918 to 1920) influenzas have both been associated with dips in mental health that lasted years after the pandemics...
by Rich Benvin | Apr 23, 2020 | Healthy Living, Nutrition
During the COVID-19 pandemic, people around the world are feeling anxious and full of questions about staying healthy. Washing your hands and keeping your distance from others is the absolute best way to protect yourself, but our immune system needs to be in tip top...
by Rich Benvin | Apr 23, 2020 | Depression, Healthy Living, Mental Health, Nutrition
From just one look at our Facebook feeds, it’s clear many of us are feeling stressed—and, as a result, snacky while relegated to our homes. Kyla Fox, clinical therapist and owner of the Toronto-based The Kyla Fox Centre, which specializes in helping people who suffer...
by Rich Benvin | Apr 15, 2020 | Diabetes, Dieting, Nutrition
Very few people realize the profound effect that weight has on diabetes. Even instances of gestational diabetes are much greater in patients that are overweight than in those that are not. Type 2, or adult onset diabetes is more commonly found in overweight people...
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