To Lift or Not to Lift? Strength training, also known as resistance training, has historically been undervalued as a form of exercise for women due to outdated cultural stereotypes surrounding femininity. However, resistance training has since become widely recognized as one of the most beneficial activities for women of all ages and is particularly important in preventing age-related physical decline.  Women naturally start losing muscle mass around age 30, which declines at

Photo credit: Wix In Sanskrit, Yoga means “to unite”. It refers to the integration of mind, body and spirt to unlock our higher potential. Yoga is no longer a practice confined to the east. It has become very popular and common throughout the world, with gyms, studios, spas, and holistic centers offering a plethora of yoga classes.   Yoga and Ayurveda Yoga closely aligns with its sister science Ayurveda that literally means “the science of life”. Ayurveda focuses on diet, lif

Introduction If you’ve ever talked with friends or family about surgery, you may have noticed something interesting. No two people seem to have the exact same experience with anesthesia. Some wake up easily with minimal side effects, while others feel groggy, nauseated, or require higher doses of medication to stay comfortable. What explains these differences? Research has shown that anesthesia response can vary widely from person to person, and genetics play a major role in