Category: Lifestyle Blog
-
Making Friends as an Adult Is Hard—A Licensed Therapist Shares How to Do It (and Make It Last)
Why does making friends as an adult feel so awkward? Between work, relationships, and just trying to keep life together, finding and maintaining meaningful friendships can feel like one more thing on the to-do list. But according to Erin Pash, MA, LMFT—a licensed therapist and CEO of Ellie Mental Health—friendships aren’t just nice to have;…
-
Chicken Salad Sandwich with Peppery Arugula Dressing
Get plenty of greens with this chicken salad, which gets a boost of green goodness via a peppery arugula dressing made with yogurt, lemon zest, and a hint of goat cheese. And because a classic chicken salad always needs a bit of crunch, there’s lots of green celery and some walnuts too. Serve it open-faced…
-
Is Turmeric Still a Thing in Wellness? We Took a Deep Dive
Turmeric has been the golden child of wellness for years. Whether it’s in your morning latte, your go-to supplement, or even your skincare routine, this powerhouse ingredient has earned a reputation for fighting inflammation, boosting immunity, and giving skin that coveted glow. But with new superfoods popping up every season—looking at you, sea moss and…
-
Break Free from Conventions with Traditional Medicine
Since ancient times, humans have turned to Mother Earth to treat their ailments and illnesses. This kind of healthcare is far from obsolete: for example, 70 percent of India’s population live in rural areas where they continue to rely on traditional herbal medicines and practitioners. Meanwhile, people in the West continue to learn more about…
-
Living Well with Kristin Olszewski, Founder of Nomadica: From Michelin-Starred Sommelier to Wine Disruptor, the Art of Branding + What She’s Pouring
Kristin Olszewski isn’t just changing the way we drink wine—she’s redefining what it means to build a brand with purpose. As the founder of Nomadica, a collection of sommelier-curated, low-intervention wines in eco-conscious packaging, Kristin is on a mission to make exceptional, sustainable wines more accessible while challenging the industry’s outdated norms. But her impact…
-
How to Use AI to Improve Your Health
Though it may seem like a new idea, artificial intelligence (AI) has been used in the healthcare industry since the 1960s, when its earliest forms provided tools for everything from record keeping to diagnostics. Since then, the technology has come a long way. In the last two years, many companies have created platforms that allow…
-
It’s a Plant Party!
LMFAO’s Redfoo and his partner Jazzy are living it up in Party Rock Farmhouse, their new show that highlights their love of animals, vegan cuisine, and empowering plant-based lifestyle choices. Farm life isn’t necessarily what you’d expect from a chart-topping, Grammy-nominated musician, but that’s exactly where global sensation Redfoo finds himself these days. Redfoo, (born…
-
Whole Foods for Ageless Beauty
As winter fades and spring approaches, this in-between season calls for food that comforts and rejuvenates. These five bistro-style recipes blend hearty winter warmth with fresh spring energy, offering bold flavours and wholesome ingredients to nourish your body and soul. From the smoky lentil galette to the creamy cauliflower and white bean soup topped with…
-
Decoding Your DNA
Genetic testing is often recommended for patients with certain health conditions like cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and autoimmune disorders. Whether you’re testing on the recommendation of your doctor or you opt to undertake it on your own, your approach to genetic testing matters. Genetic counsellors, like Vancouver-based Carol Cremin, MSc, CCGC―a University of British Columbia (UBC)…
-
Salad with Baby Roasted Beets and Citrus
These recipe excerpts are from Cathy Katin-Grazzini’s new book, Love the Foods That Love the Planet. Reprinted with permission from Health Communications, Inc. Photography by Giordano Katin-Grazzini. Juicy, earthy, creamy, peppery, with just the right balance of sweetness and acidity, this salad includes tiny roasted gold and red beets, pink grapefruit, and red mandarin orange.…