Alzheimer's prevention is a topic of research around the world; while there are limited findings, Cristiane B. Cruz, CSEP-CEP, MPK, will be discussing how exercise has been found to be a valuable part of your Alzheimer's prevention plan.

Ensuring we are eating a well-balanced diet can be confusing and overwhelming, so we often have difficulty when trying to change our diets. Cristiane B. Cruz, CSEP-CEP, MPK, will be discussing some common mistakes seniors make in their daily eating habits, and ways to modify our habits.

Many of us either have experienced cancer first hand, or know someone who has had cancer. While it has impacted many Canadians, there are ways to reduce our risk. Cristiane B. Cruz, CSEP-CEP, MPK, will be discussing how exercise has been shown to reduce our risk of various types of cancer.  

Anxiety is a common concern to many Canadians, especially since the start of the COVID pandemic. Cristiane B. Cruz, CSEP-CEP, MPK, will be discussing how exercise can help to protect us from anxiety-related symptoms.

“I want to exercise more” is one of the most common new year’s resolutions, but how can we set ourselves up for success? Cristiane B. Cruz, CSEP-CEP, MPK, will be discussing different goals to set, and how to create SMART goals.

An estimated 7.6 million, or one in five people (across the lifespan), live with chronic pain, and there are ways exercise can contribute to your treatment plan. Cristiane B. Cruz, MPK, will be discussing ways in which exercise can help chronic pain, and some exercises to get started.

While power training is often used by competitive athletes, there are surprisingly positive effects that can help seniors. Cristiane B. Cruz, CSEP-CEP, MPK, will be discussing how power training can improve our health, and some exercises to help you get started.

Pilates is one of many forms of exercise, and there are various benefits that can come from practicing Pilates. Cristiane B. Cruz, MPK, will be discussing benefits of Pilates, and some common exercises that can be very helpful for seniors.

Problems with our pelvic floor is surprisingly common, including loss of bladder control during coughing or sneezing, but many of us are not aware that there are ways to help. Cristiane B. Cruz, R.Kin, MPK, will be discussing problems with the pelvic floor, and common exercises to help.

There are many surprising ways in which being in a body of water can help us stay active. Cristiane B. Cruz, R.Kin, MPK, will be discussing the benefits of hydrotherapy, and ways to get started.

While falls prevention is something we often think about, many of us don’t consider how much our feet play a role in our balance. Cristiane B. Cruz, R.Kin, MPK, will be discussing ways to keep our feet active and steady.

Exercise can be a great way to help maintain our posture and alignment. Cristiane B. Cruz, R.Kin, MPK, will be discussing various strengthening and stretching exercises to maintain healthy joints and muscles.

Many of us know good posture is important, but we might not know exactly why. Cristiane B. Cruz, R.Kin, MPK, will be discussing the benefits of good posture and alignment, and some of the negative ways poor posture can affect us over time.

Many of us provide a level of care to a loved one, and that can sometimes put us at risk of developing an injury. Cristiane B. Cruz, R.Kin, MPK, will be discussing a few possible risk factors, and how to reduce your risk during caregiving of others.

There are various devices that we can use to help during everyday tasks, such as going up stairs or getting out of bed. Cristiane B. Cruz, R.Kin, MPK, will be discussing a few of the devices that can be used, and ways in which they can help.

Exercise, while difficult for those with fibromyalgia, can be very helpful as a part of their overall treatment plans. Cristiane B. Cruz, R.Kin, MPK, will be discussing how exercise can help, and some of the precautions that need to be considered.

Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain condition that can be very distressing for those affected. Cristiane B. Cruz, R.Kin, MPK, will be discussing what fibromyalgia is, and how it impacts a person’s health.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is just one of the diseases that can benefit from exercise. Cristiane B. Cruz, R.Kin, MPK, will be discussing the various benefits of exercise for our lungs, and ways to get started.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a disease that affects millions of Canadians, and can impact their abilities to stay active. Cristiane B. Cruz, R.Kin, MPK, will be discussing what COPD does to our lungs, and how it impacts our daily lives.