The sudden death of an athlete always causes distress and concern – these people are normally at the peak of their careers, and exercise is meant to be good for you, so why does it happen?
Sudden Cardiac Death (SDC) has been known of since 490BC when the Greek soldier Pheldippides died after completing the historic [...]
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Even though exercise burns calories, it is important to maintain this calorie deficit by reducing dietary intake as well – the old “calories in and calories out” adage holds true.
In a study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine in September, 58 obese people participated in a 12 week study of aerobic [...]
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Ramona Johnson, HYHC Sun Run InTraining Program Leader, has been selected as an Aboriginal Community Torchbearer for the 2010 Olympics.
Ramona’s contribution to healthier living in her community and her wholehearted and inclusive approach to interactions with all levels of the Comox Valley community made her a fitting candidate.
In 2008, Ramona, Nicole Seeley, and other Comox [...]
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