(Original Image) The Color Run, also known as the Happiest 5k on the Planet, is a unique paint race that celebrates healthiness, happiness and individuality. Now the single largest event series in the United States, The Color Run has exploded since their debut event. They have more than tripled their growth, hosting more than 170 events in 30+…
I’d like to draw your attention to how the word “diet” includes the word “die”. Yes, I know that “diet” can simply mean the food you eat, but I’m talking about when “diet” means restricting your intake, generally as a means of weight-loss. This post was inspired by some personal experiences I/people close to me have…
(Original Image) The vending machine at school is one of the only reasons I am able to stay sane during the day. I love getting some Sun Chips at lunch, or grabbing a giant cookie after school while I study, but I never really stopped to evaluate the healthiness of all these snacks. Obviously, schools need…
Recently, a few sports scientists from Loughborough University created a test devised to determine what CommonWealth sport you would be best at based on things from height to how you communicate. The test will ask you several questions and then analyze your results. As you can see it tells you the sports you are suited for,…
Freelance journalist, Esther Honig, decided to put beauty standards to the test in her project “Before & After.” Honig sent her headshot to 40 different individuals in 25 different countries, simply asking that they “make [her] beautiful” through the use of Photoshop. The software that dominates such a large portion of visual media can alter the…
Spring is here and summer is nearing! It’s finally that time of the year again where we Calgarians get a small taste of what our summer is going to look like. The sweet cool breeze rushing past our faces, the scorching sun pounding down covering every inch of our body with the warmth we’ve been…
Everyone has had acne or a pimple at some point, no matter how hard we try to keep our skin clear. If you clicked on this article, I’m assuming that you get acne (like most of us). Have you ever considered that your body is trying to tell you something? Everything that goes on inside…
CINNAMON If I could pick a spice I love it had to be cinnamon. It is anti-inflammatory. It also helps with reducing pain whenever you have a headache or a heartburn. TURMERIC Turmeric has so many amazing benefits. It is tough to combat cancers, how great is that? It has some great anti-inflammatory properties as…
Do you ever try to exercise to lose weight, but give up the next few days? Do you ever try to eat less, but that doesn’t last either? I don’t know about your experiences, but I have done all of the above. Personally, I don’t like exercise and I enjoy food. Those kinds of restrictions are cruel…
Did you know nearly 1 in 5 children have a diagnosable psychiatric concern? Mental health is one of the largest health problems facing young people today. From anxiety to depression, many are not even aware of these health problems that plague so many youth today. In Alberta alone, there are an estimated 200,000 children living…
My friend is a huge fan of kefir, a probiotic bacteria similar to yogurt. So I asked myself what all the rave was about. Thus, I present with a blog! There are several benefits of using kefir that you probably don’t know about. Kefir is a source of probiotics. These help keep you healthy in…
My series Common Health Problems Among Teens is coming to a close. I was able to touch base on eating disorders, depression, drinking, and the last one, which is drug use. You should check out the previous blog posts in the series if you would like to learn more. DRUG USE Many people realize that…
This is my second post in the series Common Health Problems Among Teens. In my last post I touched base on eating disorders, so you should check that out to learn more. Today the blog post will be on depression, which strips your confidence and builds monsters in your head. DEPRESSION Depression is a concern…
I will actually be writing a series on this topic because I think that every teen should be aware of some general common health problems among their age group. As a teen, we believe that we have great health, but the smallest decision can have life-long effects. Teens can get health problems just as much…
Love you, cashew! I’ve recently found a new love in the cashew. Honestly, I find them so delicious that I’ve dedicated all my snack times to munching on cashews. Eating cashews is all the more fun since I can split their smiley aesthetic figure perfectly in halves. Not only are cashews yummy, but they are…