Longevity
Protein is a popular topic of conversation these days. In spite of the fact that most North Americans today consume too much protein, a common worry is whether or not people are getting enough protein from their diet. Much more important for health though is the source from which dietary protein is obtained. Brand new…
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We are bombarded daily by media clips proclaiming results of the latest study on how to live healthfully. Unfortunately these headlines are often conflicting, causing confusion and frustration in anyone trying to make sense of it all. Many people just stop listening. Wouldn’t it be so much easier if all this information could be boiled…
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Today a brief answer to a substantial question. How much effect does what you eat have on your life span? It turns out that diet is extremely important for a long and healthy life. In fact, a 2017 study that included 188 countries worldwide established that dietary factors are the leading cause of death and…
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A new study, published in April, 2019 in the medical journal, the Lancet, reveals that 22% of all deaths worldwide in adults are due to diet-related causes. This information was derived from measurement of the “Global Burden of Disease”, an investigation into global disability and death from multiple causes that was first undertaken in the…
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Canadians from the ages of 18 to 64 are urged to participate in at least 150 minutes of moderate- to vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity per week along with muscle and bone-strengthening activities at least twice a week (1). This amount of exercise can bestow substantial health benefits such as reduction in the risk of premature…
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My name is Debra Harley (BScPhm) and I welcome you to my retirement project, this website. Over the course of a life many lessons are learned, altering deeply-rooted ideas and creating new passions.
