Eat Move Think

Curious about the food trends that will affect how and what you eat in 2023? Medcan director of food and nutrition Leslie Beck sure is. So in this episode she checks in with Nourish Food Marketing president Jo-Ann McArthur, the author of a closely watched annual report on food trends. The two experts discuss what’s likely to trend in the next year, the innovations headed our way, and how we may eat differently in the next 12 months and beyond. Check out the episode webpage for links and more info.

Fitness activity explodes in January as New Year’s resolutions motivate people to join gyms and begin physical activity regimens. So why do those numbers drop after March, and what can you do to ensure you stick with it? How can you become one of those successful people who uses the New Year to trigger long-term lifestyle change? Medcan fitness trainers have helped thousands of people start exercise habits that become permanent lifestyle improvements. Here, fitness managers Anna Topali and Tyler Kerr lead a group of experienced personal trainers in a discussion about how to set yourself up for ongoing success when starting out. Check out the episode webpage for links and more info.

The last 12 months have whizzed by, and so in this episode, Medcan experts like CEO Shaun Francis, Eat host Leslie Beck, Move host Dr. Andrew Miners and many more take stock of the way wellness changed in 2022, both for them personally, and for society as a whole. We also hear where our experts expect wellness to go in the next 12 months. Check out the episode webpage for links and more info.    

The holiday season often prompts thoughts of skincare rejuvenation treatments. Medcan’s dermatology clinic, Refine, takes over Eat Move Think this week to round up the most innovative and effective skincare treatments to address your biggest skincare concerns. Refine medical director Dr. Jonathan Levy and Refine aesthetician Lesley Bray answer listener-submitted questions about the best ways to boost collagen, get an instant glow or tackle fine lines and wrinkles. Plus, get important tips on how to best care for your skin through the winter. Check out the episode webpage for links and more info.

Early detection of cardiovascular disease can be life-changing. Various methods are used to assess risk. Problem is, many identify cardiac disease only after it has progressed to later stages. High-sensitivity troponin screening uses a blood sample to detect elevated risk of cardiovascular disease, years before most other methods. In fact, hs-Troponin is so sensitive that it may allow clinicians to forecast heart attacks a decade before they happen. In this conversation between our Wellness host, Dr. Peter Nord, Medcan’s chief medical officer, and Tricia Ravalico, Director, Global Scientific Leadership and Education at Abbott, we explore the development of the hs-Troponin test and describe why it is so innovative. Check out the episode webpage for links and more info.    

Conventional wisdom (and plenty of research) says you’re supposed to engage in aerobic activity like running, swimming, or cycling if you really want to lengthen your life. Now, a new study suggests that adding strength-training exercises to your aerobic fitness routine will provide an added boost when it comes to living longer. Join our Move host, Dr. Andrew Miners of Medcan, as he chats with the study’s lead researcher, Dr. Jess Gorzelitz, an associate professor at the University of Iowa with expertise in kinesiology and epidemiology. The pair of experts discuss how older people can start strength training, their favourite exercises for beginning weight lifters, why lifting weights provides longevity benefits—and why strength training is most beneficial for women.  Check out the episode webpage for links and more info. 

Eat Move Think host Shaun Francis is the founder of True Patriot Love, one of Canada’s largest charities supporting serving military members, Veterans and their families. So the week of Remembrance Day, we join Shaun and True Patriot Love CEO Nick Booth as they explore the inspiring stories of three Canadian soldiers who overcame wellness challenges and transformed their lives.   Check out the episode webpage for links and more info.

As temperatures fall, darkness and cold can make wellness behaviours more difficult. As we head into winter, many of us find it more difficult to maintain a healthy diet. We might skip more workouts to avoid going out in the cold, in favour of cozying up to a good book or movie. More time indoors and less sunlight both contribute to many of our struggles with mental health, and we’re more likely to become depressed. So how can we stay healthier and happier than ever through the colder months? Shaun Francis joins Medcan experts Dr. Peter Nord, Dr. Andrew Miners and Joanna Stochla, RD, to find out. Check out the episode webpage for links and more info.  

Women’s wellness is under-discussed, under-researched and under-considered by the Canadian healthcare system—and Breast Cancer Awareness month provides a great opportunity to explore two key aspects of women’s health: Breast cancer and menopause. What are the implications of 422,000 missed mammograms in Ontario during the pandemic? Canadian women are likely to live a third of their adult lives in menopause, so why do we know so little about how to cope with its symptoms? What do you need to know about cancer screenings and your health, and where can you access important resources? Bronwen Evans, Medcan’s chief growth officer, explores these topics and more with Dr. Vivien Brown, MD, an accomplished speaker and author who specializes in women’s health and healthy aging. Check out the episode webpage for links and more info.

We hear lots of talk about the importance of a healthy and diverse gut microbiome. So what foods should we be eating to maintain our gut health, and how does a healthy microbiome affect the rest of our body? What’s the science behind at-home microbiome testing products, and are they worth trying? How could microbial science help with early detection or treatment of conditions like Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s? Medcan’s director of food and nutrition, Leslie Beck, RD, sits down with Dr. Brett Finlay, microbiologist and University of British Columbia professor, to find out. Check out the episode webpage for links and more info.