Young Men's Health
I’ve been exercising a lot recently doing strength training. Recently my shoulder has been feeling sore and tight but I don’t have any sharp pain. I didn’t tear anything, right?Thanks for your question. Strength training has a lot of health benefits. It is important to make sure you are using proper technique, gradually increasing the intensity, and taking rest … read more
Nutrition & Fitness content
I have been fat since childhood. I think I might have an eating disorder. I feel guilty after eating my meal, and then weigh myself like 100 times in an hour. I want to lose about 10 kg. What is your advice?
It sounds like you could benefit from meeting with a qualified mental health provider to discuss the feelings of guilt you have around eating as well as working to improve … read more
Talking to your Teen about Weight in a Healthy Way
What is weight stigma? Weight stigma is treating or perceiving a person in a negative way because of their weight, body shape, or size. It can be experienced by people … read more
I am soy intolerant. Normally I like finding a new food I can eat, but recently all I notice is that it isn’t the brand of food everyone else eats. I just want to eat normal food. Do I have a mental problem about my intolerance?
Paying attention to your food intolerance should not be a cause for concern. It will likely always be tough not to be able to eat the same foods as everyone … read more
For the past few month I’ve been doing a diet, but now I can’t stop losing weight, even when I feel like I’ve eaten too much. How can I maintain my weight?
This might be happening for different reasons. It’s possible that previously eating less has caused you to feel full more quickly or that your body is no longer absorbing nutrients … read more
I am in recovery for a restrictive eating disorder. At treatment a year and a half ago, they made me gain 30 pounds in 2 months. Now I am considered borderline obese based on my BMI. I want to lose weight, but don’t want to trigger myself. Help?
The “BMI” which stands for Body Mass Index is a public health tool that is used to assess population health, but isn’t a great tool for assessing an individual’s health. … read more
I’m 17 and I weight nearly 200 pounds. How can I lose weight besides starving myself?
Sometimes when we incorporate positive health behaviors such as exercise and healthy eating, weight loss will happen as a result. But it’s possible that your current weight is where your … read more
Sprains and Strains
Sprains and strains are fairly common, and luckily most kids and teens heal quickly. These are fairly common injuries especially if you are an active teen who plays a sport … read more
Body Mass Index (BMI): A Guide for Parents
What is Body Mass Index (BMI)? BMI is a ratio of a person’s height and weight, and does not directly measure a person’s health status, muscle, bone, body fat, or body … read more
Gluten-Free Diet for Parents: General Information
You may have heard about the gluten free diet on TV or read about it in a magazine or online. Despite what some people may think, the gluten-free diet is … read more