Entries by The Mikey Network

The 2019 Canada’s 911 Ride Roars to Mikey’s Aide

Every year the Canada 911 Foundation holds Canada’s 911 Rides, to raise funds and awareness to benefit families of fallen emergency service personnel, children who were victims of violent crimes, and The Mikey Network.  This is our 11th year riding along with Canada 911 Foundation on the Ontario ride. This year’s Canada’s 911 Ride raised […]

How to Curb Emotional Eating

Life can sometimes come crashing down on you all at once. Does this sound familiar? -It’s a busy time of the year at your job, your mother’s new medication doesn’t seem to show any improvements, and you forgot to pick up the cake you ordered for this weekend’s party. You rush to the bakery as […]

A Man’s Best Friend: Owning a Dog May be Beneficial to Heart Health

Studies have found that your furry canine companion may be your heart’s best friend as well. Researchers have found that compared to people who did not own pets, dog owners tend to have less risk factors for heart disease due to increased exercise, had healthier diets, and possessed lower blood sugar levels. When compared to […]

Apps to Help You Lead a Healthier Lifestyle

A healthy lifestyle encompasses more than just good nutritious meals and consistent exercise. It’s important to take care of your mind and body by getting enough sleep, managing any medications you may need to take, and remembering your doctor’s appointments. With the convenience of having a phone strapped to us most of the time, a […]

For Better Heart Health: Less Meat, More Veggies

Remember what your mom told you? Well it turns out that eating your vegetables was great advice. Eating more plant based foods and less animal products is not only beneficial to your heart health but also does good for the planet. An increasing number of studies have suggested that eating a more plant-centric diet could […]