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4 Tips to Quit Smoking in the New Year
You may have heard the expression “New Year, new me”. The start of a New Year is an opportune time to reflect on our health and determine what steps we could take today to improve it for years to come. Quitting smoking remains one of the top resolutions people commitRead More
Health Literacy – Taking Control of Your Health
What is health literacy? “The cognitive and social skills which determine the motivation and ability of individuals to gain access to, understand, and use information in ways which promote and maintain good health1” (WHO, 1998). Essentially, health literacy is our ability to understand and use information to make appropriate decisionsRead More
New Year’s Resolutions – Goal Setting for Your Health
It’s no surprise that the most common New Year’s resolutions relate to health goals such as weight loss, eating better, moving more and reducing stress. Yet, these often are the most likely goals to be broken. Many of us choose to jump on the bandwagon setting lofty goals early inRead More
How to Prepare for a Ski Trip
Skiing is a beloved activity for many Canadians. It’s a chance for us to enjoy the outdoors and have a little fun. Families often go for a variety of hills and terrains that cater to different skill levels and age. If you are skier or have gone skiing before, youRead More
MSK Health Tips for the Holiday Season
This is the season to enjoy time with family and friends, mingle at holiday parties, or to simply relax at home. It surely is a bustling time of year where we need to be mindful of our health and wellbeing. In particular, your musculoskeletal (MSK) health shouldn’t be ignored evenRead More
Healthy Eating During the Holiday Season
We’ve discussed before how eating healthy and nutritiously is an important part of maintaining overall health, including your MSK health. With the holidays approaching, it can become increasingly difficult not to over-indulge in treats and other decadent foods that are offered during holiday parties and gatherings. While indulging a littleRead More
The JCCA is pleased to announce several important appointments
The Journal of the Canadian Chiropractic Association (JCCA) is pleased to announce several important appointments. Drs. Dana Lawrence and Andre Bussieres have both been promoted to Associate Editor while Drs. Jill Hayden and Mohsen Kazemi have been promoted to Assistant Editor. Finally, Drs.Scott Cheatham, Edward (Ted) Crowther, Diana De Carvalho,Read More
Congratulations to Dr. Jean-Philippe Pialasse
Congratulations to Dr. Jean-Philippe Pialasse, DC, who has successfully defended his doctoral thesis in kinesiology this past week at the Université Laval (Québec) in the Faculté de médecine! He now joins the ranks of academia as Dr. Jean-Philippe Pialasse, DC, PhD. Dr. Pialasse trained under the supervision of Dr. MartinRead More
Congratulations to Dr. Diana De Carvalho!
Congratulations to Dr. Diana De Carvalho who was welcomed as an assistant professor in the Faculty of Medicine with a cross-appointment in the School of Human Kinetics and Recreation at Memorial University on Wednesday, November 18, 2015. The new professorship was made possible by a generous donation of $500,000 fromRead More
Keeping a Healthy Spine During Holiday Travels
With the holiday season nearly upon us, many people are gearing up for travels in the next few weeks to visit loved ones or to take a much needed vacation. While time with family and vacations are relaxing and a great way to regenerate energy and zest, the process ofRead More