Myocarditis has gained widespread media attention in the last few months. With February being Heart Month in Canada, we explore this important topic from a genetic perspective and share our findings on how your genetics may hold valuable clues to your myocarditis risk, and what you can do to improve symptoms. There are increasing reports […]
Staying on top of a regular workout routine has never been more challenging in these unusual times. Around the world, we’ve dealt with lockdowns, closed gyms and restrictions. Even with the rules changing, sometimes work, time, money, weather, and fatigue can get to the best of us, derailing us from working out regularly and staying […]
In celebration of Healthy Workplace Month in Canada, we thought to inspire you with some health challenge ideas to extend this healthy sentiment amongst your family and friends! Whether you’re feeling a bit of a lull in your exercise routine or if you feel like you need a little nudge in transitioning into a healthy winter habit, […]
October isn’t just the month of pumpkin patches and haunted houses – it’s also Canada’s Healthy Workplace Month. During October, weekly activities are hosted in the office to empower employees to take care of themselves and feel their best. Need some inspiration to plan your healthy workplace month calendar? Here Are Four Engaging Health-Promoting Corporate […]
Join us as we speak with CARPe diem show host, Carmen Ruiz y Laza, about DNA testing for preventative health and longevity. On this episode of CARPe diem, our CEO, Dr. Lois Nahirney, and show host, Carmen Ruiz y Laza, discuss the value of DNA testing to help you pinpoint: The exact diet your body […]
Have you tried the keto diet and felt tired and sluggish instead of energetic and clear-minded? Did you struggle with getting your ketones high enough to stay in ketosis? How will your LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels be impacted by being on a high-fat diet for an extended period of time? Whether you’re just getting […]
Does Alzheimer’s run in your family? Did you know just one variation of the APOE E4 genotype can double your risk of developing Alzheimer’s? The APOE gene is one of the most researched and studied genes related to an increased risk of developing late-onset Alzheimer’s. Researchers estimate that between 40-65% of people diagnosed with late-onset Alzheimer’s disease have […]
Did you know you can learn your genetic risk potential for Alzheimer’s? Did you know Alzheimer’s prevention is possible through diet and lifestyle interventions? You can be proactive with Alzheimer’s prevention by understanding your genetic risks early. Alzheimer’s is strongly impacted by genes known as APOE. These genes impact plaquing in the body – both […]
Often, we are told that excess weight is simply the result of a lack of willpower: overweight people overeat and exercise too little, period. We are told that weight loss is a simple equation of Energy intake < Energy expenditure. The truth is, weight loss is much more complicated than that. Weight loss is not […]
In the past several years, social media and online health “gurus” like David Asprey have popularized the high-fat, low-carb ketogenic (or keto) diet as an effective way to lose weight and improve metabolic health markers. The keto diet involves eating a very low-carb, high-fat diet to trigger the body to go into a state of […]
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