February 16th is national ‘Do a Grouch a Favour Day’, which of course got us thinking about Grumpy Old Men – because it’s a real thing! Grumpy Old Man Syndrome, also known as irritable male syndrome (IMS), refers to a condition that tends to affect some men as they age and is exactly what it…
Sleep is essential for optimal health! Without enough sleep, our body systems do not function properly. For example, people who do not get enough sleep crave sugary and high-carb foods. These food choices increase the risk of diabetes. Sleep is also a time for our body to repair. Without this time for healing and repair,…
Sleep plays a vital role in maintaining our overall health and well-being, in addition to improving cognition [1]. It consists of five distinct phases that repeat cyclically throughout the night. In recent years, the science behind sleep and the benefits of napping has garnered significant attention. Though there are general guidelines in place for napping…
Expecting the unexpected is an important part of goal setting. Determining how to Reset, Reframe, and Refocus allows us to make actionable short-term plans toward our goals and not be derailed when life throws a curveball. As motivated individuals, we sometimes fall into two camps. The macro or those who make big goals and plans…
Shooting for the moon and landing amongst the stars may sound nice, but what if we can’t even launch ourselves off the ground? We all make big goals, including ones that can change our lives and optimize our health. However, it’s never as easy as simply wanting something. Human motivation is an overlooked factor in…
The first step to optimizing your health is to set goals. The challenge many people face is setting the correct goals that are necessary to achieve your desired outcome. Goal setting is a skill that can be used in all areas of your life. Just like any other skill, goal setting must be practiced. To…
Almost 30% of the population has insufficient levels of at least one vitamin. Busy schedules and food on-the-go play a direct role in supporting daily energy, mental health optimal long-term health. Vitamins are a group of organic compounds that are essential t o help us grow, reproduce, and stay healthy. Vitamins are typically placed into…
You’re weaker, more tired, and your libido isn’t what it used to be. It must be low testosterone, right? Low testosterone has been a hot topic as of late with men’s health – and for good reason. Testosterone is the male sex hormone is associated with strength, virility, and youth. As we age, we start…
Instead of focusing on big changes in your nutrition, use these three simple strategies every day for big results! Being consistent with these simple choices will require less effort than a dietary overhaul. The fundamental problem in nutritional health is that diets do not work. Clinical research consistently shows that following a highly prescribed eating…
Sleep is essential for optimal health! Without enough sleep, many of our internal systems do not function properly. For example, people who do not get enough sleep crave sugary and high-carb foods, which increases the risk of diabetes. Sleep is also a time for our body to repair. Without this time for healing and repair,…
