Category: Lifestyle Blog
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AI’s Addiction to Energy
Imagine a future in which an algorithm can address food security through crop yield optimization, you can delegate a task like planning an entire weekend away to a bot, and poets can “paint” accompanying illustrations sans paintbrush. This is just some of what might be possible with the advancement of generative AI. The Latest Frontier…
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Turkish-Inspired Pesto and Hot-Honey Eggs
Experience a burst of flavours with creamy yogurt, soft poached eggs, bright chive pesto, and a drizzle of homemade hot honey, all served with crunchy sourdough. The more pesto, the better! This chive pesto freezes exceptionally well. It’s perfect for storing in an ice-cube tray and grabbing directly out of the freezer for quick use…
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Walk Your Way to Diabetes Prevention
Diabetes is one of the fastest-growing health concerns in Canada and the world, and 95 percent of Canadians living with diabetes have type 2 diabetes. Groundbreaking new research reveals a powerful prescription to prevent and manage type 2 diabetes: a good pair of walking shoes. Diabetes 101 Your body needs insulin to metabolize the sugar…
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Fatal Conveniences: Shift These 5 Harmful Habits According To Author Darin Olien
Darin Olien is the wellness and environmental advocate behind the Emmy-Award-winning Netflix docuseries, Down to Earth, and NYT best-selling author. Darin’s book, Fatal Conveniences, is all about revealing where and how the system is failing us. According to Darin, “Fatal Convenances” are the modern habits and products we engage with every day that just may…
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Cold-Weather Creativity
Rain on the windowpane. Grey skies as far as the eye can see. In the summer, we might find ourselves painting, playing sports, picking berries, and chasing kids and pets in the yard. Let’s be honest, though: motivating ourselves for leisure activities can feel much harder in the wintertime. But, even if the weather outside…
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Caramel Spiced Persimmons Pancake Bowl
Start your day with this vegan protein-packed baked pancake bowl featuring winter-spiced persimmons and a luscious date “caramel” drizzle. Caramel in a flash! Make ahead your date “caramel” and store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Date caramel is a healthy dessert topping, perfect for anytime-treating!
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Sleep Tight, Age Right
So many of us spend a good deal of our waking hours trying to turn back the clock on aging. Whether slathering on the latest cream or researching the latest supplements, we can be so focused on reversing or preventing aging that we miss the simplest and potentially most effective pathway to healthy aging, one…
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
A debilitating, painful, long-neglected condition formerly called chronic fatigue syndrome is finally getting the attention it deserves. Here’s why this medical enigma is in the spotlight and how it’s linked to post-COVID-19 condition, better known as “long COVID.” What is this medical enigma? Called myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), this condition was previously referred to as chronic…
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Spiced Carrot and Red Lentil Soup
Warm up with this velvety, spice-infused soup made from sprouted red lentils and heirloom carrots, topped with coconut cream and fresh herbs. [callout] Lemon to the rescue! Before serving, to brighten the soup and give an extra velvety finish, give a big squeeze of lemon juice into each serving bowl [/callout]
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Pain points
When struggling with pain, it can be extraordinarily difficult to sleep, yet sleep is the very thing that heals or eases pain. While pharmaceutical interventions are often prescribed for aiding sleep, breathwork, meditation, and understanding the nature of pain can also bring much-needed relief and rest. Painful nights Physical pain can make it difficult to…