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This Simple Habit Can Add Years To Your Life

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Healthy TV | Episode 059

When I ask people – “Would you like to live a longer life?” the answer is almost always “It depends…” Which is usually followed by some earnest conversation about not wanting to be dependent on anyone else, to be a burden…

And I get that.

In fact, my goal for longevity has changed from stating a specific number to simply being really clear on the state of function I want to maintain, forever.

So that begs the question: What can I do to maximize my health and function long term?

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The Best Way To Prevent Osteoporosis (Hint: It Starts When You’re 6!)

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You’ve all seen it

The condition which affects millions of Canadians every single year, and costs our health care system billions.

Osteoporosis.

Like you, I hate math, but love statistics, so if you’ll let me have this indulgence…

Osteoporosis will affect 1 in 3 Canadian women, and one in 5 Canadian men.

Fractures from osteoporosis are more common than having a stroke, heart attack or breast cancer combined

Every time an osteoporotic patient falls and breaks their hip, it costs around $22,000 to repair, and upwards of an additional $40,000 if they then become institutionalized.

28% of women and 37% of men who suffer an osteoporotic hip fracture will die as a result, within the following year.

For such a pervasive issue, very little thought is given to assessment or prevention until people hit their 40s and 50s – but by then it is often too late. The real time to start is age 6-12.

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Welcome To Squat School!

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We’ve all heard the rumors… Squatting is hard on your knees and absolutely terrible for your back, right?

In fact, I used to be one of those ‘experts’ who swore by this… Well intentioned of course, but poorly informed…

We just finished our annual 30 Day Squat Challenge and I’m so proud of everyone who participated all the way to the end! I’ve been sharing specific exercise videos on Facebook to help fix the most common problems people have…

Here they are all in one place:)

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