Eat Move Think

In this episode, Medcan Chief Medical Officer Dr. Peter Nord sits down with Dr. Beth Abramson, Medcan's Director of Cardiology, to explore the latest innovations in cardiovascular screening. They discuss how two advanced assessments, ApoB and Lp(a), are transforming proactive heart health strategies, and how these tests are now part of Medcan's Annual Health Assessment. Plus, Dr. Abramson shares l...

In this episode, Leslie Beck, Medcan's Clinical Director of Food and Nutrition, discusses the US News & World Report's Best Diets rankings. This year marks the 15th year in a row that the US News & World Report has published these diet rankings, which were released in early January. Sixty-nine leading health experts evaluated 38 diets in 21 different categories. Beck reveals the top four overall-r...

Medcan CEO and Chair Shaun Francis speaks with Tony Moreau, a retired warrant officer, and Dr. Kristina Moreau, a retired captain and family physician with a special interest in sports medicine. This father-daughter duo shares their transformative experiences as competitors in the Invictus and Warrior Games, shedding light on the power of adaptive sports and the value of community.  Highlights:  T...

Medcan's Director of Clinical Innovation, Allison Hazell, is joined by Dr. Julia Alleyne, a Medcan family physician with a focused practice in sport and exercise medicine. Drawing from her extensive medical experience with numerous international sporting events including the Olympics and the Invictus Games, Dr. Alleyne shares insights, stories, and guidance to help inspire us all on our own wellbe...

Is your workplace ready to thrive in the changing healthcare landscape? In this episode, Tara Warren, Medcan's Director of Growth, and Dr. Peter Nord, Medcan's Chief Medical Officer, discuss specific strategies employers can take to shift from reactive to proactive health support.  Listen to the episode and learn about key topics in employee health, including: The Challenge: With millions of Canad...

Can the way you exercise help you sleep better? In Eat Move Think episode 214, Medcan Fitness Manager Simon Lim explores the powerful connection between movement and restful sleep. Learn how when you exercise and the intensity influences your sleep patterns, and discover practical stretches and mobility routines to reduce tension and promote a better night's sleep. Highlights: Exercise and Sleep T...

Is travel one of the keys to a healthier, happier life? Most people know travel can be enjoyable, but did you know it has numerous health benefits? In Eat Move Think episode 213, Dr. Aisha Khatib, Medcan's Clinical Director of Travel Medicine joins host Allison Hazell, Director of Clinical Innovation, to reveal the surprising and evidence-based health benefits of travel.  From the mental boost of...

Are you a weekend warrior? Whether it's playing recreational sports, cycling, or going for a long run, many of us are only able to fit their exercise into weekends. But is this enough to meet your health and fitness goals? In this episode of Eat Move Think , Dr. Andrew Miners shares insights on why being a weekend warrior can be as beneficial as spreading your exercise out throughout the week, how...

Can you know what medicine will work for you—before you take it? The field of pharmacogenomics seeks to understand just that. Pharmacogenomics explores how our genes can influence our response to medications, and how genetic testing can help doctors optimize medical treatment for certain health conditions. Tune in to episode 211 of our Eat Move Think podcast to hear Jessica Gu, Medcan's Clinical D...

Medcan's team of registered dietitians are here to help. Learn more at medcan.com/nutrition . About 30% of Canadians are living with diabetes or prediabetes —and many don't even know it. The good news? With the right approach, it's possible to prevent prediabetes from progressing to type 2 diabetes—or even reverse it. In Ep. 210 of Eat Move Think, host Allison Hazell speaks with Leslie Beck, regis...

Imagine if you could know years in advance that you're at risk for a certain illness. What if you had access to the tools and information to take action now to prevent it? In episode 209 of Eat Move Think, Dr. Peter Nord, Medcan's Chief Medical Officer, explores this topic.  Tune in to hear Dr. Nord explain: The role of genetics in predicting future health Medical advances that can help identify e...

Looking forward to skiing or snowboarding this winter? Make sure your body is ready so you can enjoy the season without injury. In this episode, Dr. Andrew Miners, Medcan Clinical and Operations Director of Sports Medicine, Therapy, Rehabilitation and Fitness shares expert tips to get your body ski-ready.  Tune in to hear Dr. Miners explain: The types of injuries or strains you might experience du...

Medcan's Director of Clinical Innovation, Allison Hazell, speaks with Jessica Gu, Medcan's Clinical Director of Genetics, about the ApoE gene and its connection to longevity, cardiovascular disease, and Alzheimer's disease. They explore how ApoE variants, including E2, E3, and E4, impact your health, and discuss how genetic testing, including whole genome sequencing, can help you understand your r...

Dr. Jennifer Zelovitzky, Medcan's Clinical Director of Women's Health and Vitality explores an important question in this episode: Is it burnout, or could something else be affecting your health? The symptoms of several health concerns can often be mistaken for burnout, which can lead to misdiagnosis or missed treatment opportunities. Dr. Zelovitzky reviews symptoms to watch for, including: Numbne...

Does sunscreen cause cancer? That's just one of the many skincare myths circulating this summer on social media. As a dermatologist at Refine by Medcan, Dr. Jennifer Tran gets a lot of questions about what's trending on the various platforms. So in this episode, Dr. Tran provides her take on what's based in scientific evidence — and what is completely suspect. Featuring such topics as snail mucin,...

Cottage season is here. For many of us, that means trading the congested city for a cabin in the woods — and outdoor activities like paddleboarding, pickleball, wakeboarding, kayaking, golf or tennis. And whether you're an expert or just getting started, preventing injury can be crucial to a successful summer vacation. That's where functional movement training comes in. Join Medcan Interim Fitness...

It's estimated that this year, on average, 76 Canadian men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer every day. In Canada, prostate cancer makes up 22% of all cancer diagnoses in men. However unlike many cancers, prostate cancer is a condition that you can live and even thrive with. Here, Dr. Peter Nord and Dr. Rajiv Singal hear from two Medcan clients who were diagnosed and treated for prostate canc...

Menopause costs the Canadian economy $3.5 billion a year. Many women suffer through their symptoms in silence in the workplace, with fears of being criticized, isolated or even terminated. At Medcan, we're working hard to fight against the stigma surrounding menopause. Here, we feature our recent webinar, Leading Through Menopause: Strategies for Success. Joined by Janet Ko, President of the Menop...

As women age, physical and hormonal changes lead to new nutritional and wellness needs. So in episode 201 of Eat Move Think, Dr. Jennifer Zelovitzky and Leslie Beck, RD, team up to guide you through women's health by the decade. Learn what's happening inside and outside your body during each decade of adulthood from your 30s onward—and how simple lifestyle and diet choices can help you move throug...

Within Canada's 20 million person labour market, 5 million people are working women over the age of 40. According to a recent report from the Menopause Society, an estimated 1 in 10 women will leave the workforce due to unmanaged symptoms of menopause—that's around 500,000 women who will stop working because of their symptoms this year.  As the Clinical Director of Medcan's Menopause and Perimenop...

Whether you're giving a presentation at work or competing in a swim meet, there's nothing more frustrating than having all the tools and the practice in the world, and fumbling under pressure. Dr. Dana Sinclair, the author of Dialed In: Do Your Best When it Matters Most , knows this better than anyone. She's a performance psychologist, and she's worked with high-performers of all kinds (from the T...

Irritable bowel syndrome is one of the world's most common gastrointestinal disorders, and Canada's rates are some of the highest. It's difficult to diagnose, impossible to cure, and can be tough to talk about—but not for today's guest.  Kate Scarlata, RD, is an expert in IBS and the low FODMAP diet. Here, she joins Leslie Beck, Medcan's Clinical Director of Food and Nutrition, to give you a compr...

A recent report showed that Canada's national life expectancy dropped for the third year in a row —now sitting at an average of 81.3 years. Why are experts calling this decline a historical change? How does your own life expectancy compare, and how can you make tweaks in your routine to help you increase your lifespan and your healthspan? Here, Dr. Peter Nord is joined by Dr. Doug Manuel, MD, dire...

Studying the brain has never been an easy feat. Researchers haven't had steady access to growing human brain tissue—until now. The team at Sunnybrook's Hurvitz Brain Sciences Research Program is making impressive progress with the help of their lab-grown organoids, which mimic living human neurons and allow scientists to more accurately study the way different conditions affect the brain. Here, Dr...

Rucking, or wearing a weighted "rucksack" while walking or jogging, originated as a practical form of fitness hundreds of years ago. It started as a training technique to prepare soldiers to carry their gear long distances—and lately, civilians are praising its health benefits too. The hashtag #rucking currently has 23 million views on TikTok, and the versatile activity has been covered by experts...