By Adam Sanderson, Contributor, the Toronto Star, Jan 27, 2021 I am a public educator who has served as both a teacher and administrator. I am also the father of two young children. At the moment, I am extremely concerned. My concern is in regards to the harmful and lasting effects the current pandemic will
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Regular physical activity is important for overall health at all ages, especially during these government imposed measures where children are learning on computers virtually at home, and moms and dads are working at home as well, or without a job. Being active not only improves physical health, it also offers cognitive and emotional benefits including
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Sitting has been known for a long time to be the new “smoking.” It wreaks havoc on your spine, and sitting for extended periods is linked to chronic diseases. Unfortunately, the government measures that are imposed on us these days encourage families to sit for hours on end. To truly understand why you should avoid
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In the world we live in today, adaptability is key. Imposed restrictions in our routine and schedule can cause a lot of uncertainty and stress and fear. The level of fear that we witness permeating so many lives is understandable, especially for those that watch and listen to an overabundance of mainstream media. What we have noticed,
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Posted by Christiane Northrup, M.D There are basically two ways to live: in faith or in fear Unfortunately, many people live in fear most of the time. I am not talking about a constant fear of danger, although for some this is true. I am talking about a low level of fear that is present
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From TVs to tablets: the relation between device-specific screen time and health-related behaviours and characteristics Maricarmen Vizcaíno, Matthew Buman, Tyler DesRoches & Christopher Wharton BMC Public Health 20, Article number: 1295, August 26, 202 Abstract Background The purpose of this study was to examine whether extended use of a variety of screen-based devices, in addition
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With new return to school protocols this fall 2020, students may need to carry all personal belongings to and from school, without lockers. Schedule your backpack posture screening at our centre. We can create a full report with measurements and recommendations for your student. Click here to schedule
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Doo Chul Shin, PT, PhD and Yong Woo Lee, PT, DC, PhD Journal of Physical Therapy Science, September 2016; 28(9): 2547-254 Abstract [Purpose] The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of thoracic spinal manipulation therapy on respiratory function including forced vital capacity and forced expiratory volume in one second in young healthy
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Reduction in Anxiety & Dysautonomia in Five Adult Patients Undergoing Chiropractic Care for Vertebral Subluxation: A Case Series & Review of the Literature Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research, Volume 2020 Bruce Steinberg, DC, CACCP, Kate Clodgo-Gordon, DC, David G Russell, BSc (Psych), BSc (Chiro), Cert TT Annals of Vertebral Subluxation Research ~ April 17, 2020
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