Sleep Hygiene: Tired and Overeating? Here’s Why! Do you find yourself craving foods and overeating when you’re tired? Well, you are not alone! When we are tired, our body’s release of ghrelin and leptin changes, and we end up being drawn to high-calorie foods. Too little sleep will increase
The Hidden Dangers of Eating Disorders in Endurance Sports: A Performance and Health Perspective Eating disorders and endurance sports are two concepts that may not seem connected at first glance. However, recent studies have shown that there is a significant association between these two areas. Endurance athletes, in particular, are
What is Acquired Brain Inquiry and TBI? Acquired brain injury (ABI) is an umbrella term used for all brain injuries that involve injury to the brain that occurs after birth. Traumatic brain injury (TBI), a subset of ABI, is caused by trauma to the brain that results in mild to
Raising Intuitive Eaters Sub Header Did you know that feeding practices used by parents and caregivers while children are young influence their lifelong eating behaviours? Have you ever found yourself telling your child that they need to finish everything on their plate before they get dessert or using food as
What’s The Connection Between Financial Stress & Disordered Eating? Eating disorders can have a significant impact on an individual’s finances, as they often involve disordered spending on food, both in terms of quantity and quality. Research has shown that people with eating disorders often prioritize spending money on foods that
How Can Sports Psychology Benefit Athletes? Sports psychology is an important area of study that can greatly benefit athletes of all levels, from amateur to professional. It focuses on understanding the psychological factors that influence athletic performance and uses this knowledge to help athletes improve their performance and overall enjoyment
How Therapy Can Help You Set and Achieve Meaningful Goals If you struggle with setting goals, you are not alone! Many people find they have difficulty creating and meeting goals on their own and feel an intense pressure to behave perfectly by a certain date. I always hear people make
STOP FOOD GUILT! 5 Tips to Enjoy Your Holidays The holidays can be a joyous time as we come together with friends and family to carry on traditions and make memories. However, this time of year can also be challenging and stressful. Many holiday traditions are centred around eating. For
Online Dating In a world of swipe right or swipe left the most important part of a dating profile is the photo. The first photo either captures attention or you’re dismissed to the left swipe. Does the bio even really matter? Research shows that the decision to like or dislike