Weight Wise Expo 2009 International Centre

Written By: Clarissa Aznar

The Weight Wise Expo, set to take place on September 26 – 27, 2009 at the International Centre, is an event that offers a day of seminars, demonstrations, health screening, educational workshops and keynote speakers from the leading professionals in the weight management industry. Visitors can explore, learn and inquire throughout the day about nutritional, fitness and surgical weight loss options from the experts and provide you with an awareness and understanding of healthy living.

Bariatric Surgeons Speak On Permanent Weight Loss

Both leading Lap-Band surgeons, Drs Chris Cobourn and David Mumford of SWLC, will be keynote speakers at the event discussing the ”Innovative Solutions for Permanent Weight Loss”.  Dr. Chris Cobourn currently aids in establishing worldwide standards and practices for bariatric surgery. As the current Chief of General Surgery at Trillium Health Centre, Dr. David Mumford specializes in laparoscopic and minimally invasive procedures.

For more information on the event, please visit www.weightwiseexpo.ca

Weight Wise Expo 2009
International Centre – Hall 6
6900 Airport Road
Mississauga, ON L4V 1E8

The Biggest Hurdle: Getting Off the Couch

Link to Article| http://www.canada.com/health/seniors/biggest+hurdle+getting+couch/1743931/story.html

Written By: Natalie Stechyson

Older adults wanting to become more physically active shouldn’t overlook training one of the most important parts of their bodies: the brain.

Developing the motivation to exercise is one of the most important keys to a healthier lifestyle.

Dr. Andrew Pipe, chief of prevention and rehabilitation at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute, says that like many boomers, he grew up with an inactive lifestyle, and changing that later in life can seem daunting.

Read the rest of this entry »

Tips and Tricks for a Healthy Summer

Many people who are trying to lose weight or maintain their healthy weight find it difficult eating healthy while on vacation. The key is to find the happy medium between denying fatty foods and an occasional indulgence, and you’ll be on your way to healthy vacation eating. Here are a few healthy eating tips and tricks to follow while on vacation.
Read the rest of this entry »