UrbanMoms

Where Canadian moms connect! Blogs, reviews, parenting tips, travel and entertainment news, contests and more.

  • Parenting
    • Education
    • Infants & Toddlers
    • Kids
    • Tweens & Teens
    • Motherhood
    • Pregnancy
  • Entertainment
    • Celebrity
    • Movies
    • Music
    • Technology
    • The Arts
  • Life
    • Family
    • Style & Beauty
    • Food
    • Home
    • Health & Fitness
  • Relationships
    • Family
    • Loss
    • Marriage
    • Sex
    • Separation & Divorce
  • Reviews
    • Auto
    • Books
    • Travel
    • Products
    • Others
  • Contests
  • Sign Up
You are here: Home / Archives for Life / Health & Fitness

My Husband’s Man Flu Requires More Attention Than A Newborn

October 6, 2017 by Sarah McFrugalPants 3 Comments

Man Flu (noun); An illness that causes the male to be helpless and sicker than any other family member. In females: a cold There is a family story that is often told about a time when my dad was sick. My mom, pregnant with me, was headed out the door to take my older sister to daycare before … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health & Fitness Tagged With: cold, complain, husband, man flu, sickness

Dryness And Going Commando: Debunking Vagina Myths

July 25, 2017 by UrbanMoms Leave a Comment

When I was little, my mother told me that I should sleep without underwear every so often to give my whole body a chance to breathe. I felt like my mom must be filled with wisdom so I abided by that instruction religiously, for years. I’ve never really thought about whether or not it was an old … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health & Fitness Tagged With: dryness, female health, stigma, vagina, Vagisil

Inspiring Yoga Classes In Toronto That Take Place Outside The Studio

July 19, 2017 by Sonya 8 Comments

More and more fitness classes are taking place in locations outside your usual gym or studio spaces. Yoga classes are popping up everywhere now that it's summer. They're not just motivating but also inspiring. Here are some places we've discovered in Toronto. By the way, you don't have to be a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health & Fitness, Life Tagged With: Bombay Street Food, CF Sherway Gardens, Lole, Lole white tour, lululemon, Radiate Happy, Scarborough Town Centre, Shops at Don Mills, Ste. Anne's Spa, The Hazelton Hotel, Toronto, yoga

How To Find The Perfect Workout For You

March 31, 2017 by Marianne Litman 7 Comments

It’s March, the gyms are starting to get a little less busy and fitness classes seem to have a lot more availability. People are easing off their New Year’s resolutions just a little bit, for better or for worse. So if you’ve made the goal of staying active and working out a bit more in 2017, how … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health & Fitness, Life Tagged With: barre class, Barreworks, Beyography, bloor street boxing, boxing, crossfit, dancing, fitness, get fit and have fun, high intensity interval training, hiit, how to enjoy your workouts more, nike training club app, pure barre toronto, the perfect workout, yoga, zumba

Not An Old Person’s Disease: I Was Diagnosed With Juvenile Arthritis At 18

March 20, 2017 by Rebecca Eckler 5 Comments

When most people think of arthritis, they think of it as an ‘old person’s disease’. Yet more than 24,000 Canadian children live with arthritis. Children and teenagers can be affected by arthritis in many forms, and it can cause joint inflammation, stiffness, and affect a child’s growth. Often, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health & Fitness Tagged With: arthritis, child, inflammation, joints, juvenile arthritis, Medikidz Explain JIA, pain, rheumatologist, stiffness, swelling, Teen, The Arthritis Society’s Childhood Arthritis Advisory Council

Buy Canadian Viagra Online – Cheap Viagra Online

December 18, 2016 by Guest Author Leave a Comment

Cheap Viagra For many men around the world, erectile dysfunction (ED) can be one of the most embarrassing and frustrating conditions to deal with. It can lead to a lack of self-esteem, anxiety, and depression, as well as a decrease in your overall quality of life. Fortunately, Canadian Viagra can … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health & Fitness, Mental Health

How I Ended Up Hospitalized Because I Didn’t Get the Flu Shot

November 11, 2016 by Rebecca Eckler 1 Comment

I don’t remember much of March 2016. Quite frankly, I don’t want to either. It was one of the most traumatizing months of my life. I was so sick for, literally, the entire month. I blame only myself. While I always ensure my children get the flu vaccine, personally, I didn’t think it was such a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health & Fitness, Illness Tagged With: cold and flu, fighting the flu, flu, flu season, flu shot

How To Reduce Your Child’s Anxiety Around Needles

October 11, 2016 by Sonya Leave a Comment

Now that we’re all just getting back into routine, I was reminded by my paediatrician’s office that we need to get in for a scheduled vaccination. I hate needles (who doesn’t!) but like most, I’ve learned to grin and bear it. But for some kids, one look at a needle will have them running in another … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health & Fitness, Life Tagged With: anxiety, immunization, kids, needles, ontario, vaccination

Can A Backpack Be Bad For A Child’s Back?

August 23, 2016 by Guest Author Leave a Comment

September is quickly approaching and that means back to school is just around the corner. While parents rejoice and the kid's moan and groan, it’s important to get geared up for school. This means getting the right backpack for your child that will last throughout the school year. Although not as … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health & Fitness, Life Tagged With: backpacks, how to avoid back pain, how to choose the right backpack, how to make sure your backpack fits

Skincare Hacks For Oily, Greasy Skin

June 22, 2016 by Vibhu Gairola 3 Comments

Warmer weather means changes in our skin for both us and our little ones, but it doesn't necessarily mean submitting completely to troubled skin. Though allergy- and heat-related pimples may be unavoidable for some of us, there are a host of DIY projects and low-maintenance products that can easily … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health & Fitness, Style & Beauty, Tweens & Teens Tagged With: greasy skin, greasy skincare tips, oily skin, oily skincare products, oily skincare tips, skincare, skincare tips, the best skincare tips

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • …
  • 20
  • Next Page »
  • About
  • Contact Us
  • Advertise
  • Subscribe

© 2005 – 2019 “SavvyMom Group” All Rights Reserved.
SavvyMom is the registered trademark of Maple Media Ltd.