winter wellness resources

Winter can be a challenging time of year for many. Snow, ice and challenging road conditions can make it difficult to engage in activities you enjoy, so many people end up hibernating in their homes while yearning for the summer months.

Commuters, pedestrians and dog walkers: watch out for the ice and snow this season while going about your regular routines! As physiotherapists and family doctors know, slips, falls and resultant injuries are not limited to seniors.

Are you looking to make some positive habit changes in 2020? If so, I would start by reading Atomic Habits by James Clear.

Days are getting shorter. Temperatures are getting colder. Although winter comes as no surprise, many of us never feel quite ready for its arrival.

For some of us who grew up in the ‘80s, the words “Blue Monday” automatically bring to mind the iconic 1983 hit by the British New Wave group New Order.

With the change in season, less sunlight in our days, and the holiday season in full swing, it’s common for many of us to experience stress in some way, shape, or form.

Winter blues or winter blahs, whatever term you use, is that sinking mood and lower energy levels that many people experience when the days get shorter and weather turns cold.

With a winter wonderland comes the dreaded snowy driveways and walkways. Not to mention the cold! Shoveling snow in the winter is not to be taken lightly. The impact on your back and heart can be very serious.