Make physical activity part of your lifestyle

We keep hearing how important it is to be physically active and to avoid a sedentary lifestyle. The benefits to physical, mental and cognitive health are indeed numerous. The problem is that integrating regular physical activity into your lifestyle is easier said than done…

What Is Osteoarthritis?

In Canada, 1 in 6 people suffer from some form of osteoarthritis, and although symptoms most often appear between the ages of 40 and 50, they can occur earlier. In general, women 55 and older are more affected, and most people over the age of 70 are living with this disease. Unlike inflammatory arthritis, whose pain is often nocturnal and is more or less continuous, osteoarthritis is felt more during the day, and pain increases with exertion as the joints are used.

Self-Care at the Heart of Consumer Trends

If there is one positive thing that came out of the pandemic that we have been going through for more than 2 years, it is […]

What is inflammation?

We often talk about inflammation and its effects on our body and our well-being. However, do we really know what inflammation actually is and what […]

The Role of Antioxidants

We often hear about the benefits associated with antioxidants. The antioxidant properties of certain foods are also highlighted on the labels of products we find […]

Tips to Counter the Effects of a Sedentary Lifestyle at Work

People who spend long hours sitting at a desk are vulnerable to a serious problem: sedentary work. Fortunately, there are a few tips that can […]

Genacol, a Leader in Joint Health

For over 20 years, we have celebrated excellence and innovation for the well-being of our customers through their joint health.

Osteoarthritis: Only a Disease of the Elderly?

L’arthrose touche-t-elle que les personnes plus âgées, ou s’agit-il plutôt d’une idée préconçue trop répandue au sein de la population ? Voici des faits et des […]

Plutôt que de vous parler de bonnes résolutions à adopter, l’équipe Genacol vous propose plutôt quelques stratégies que tout le monde peut mettre en pratique pour favoriser sa santé et son bien-être en 2022

Strategies for Starting the Year on the Right Foot

It is the same old tune the beginning of each year: the talk about resolutions! We set goals to lose weight or get into shape, […]

The Benefits of Physical Activity in Those 50 and Older

We often hear that, if you are 50 or older, it is too late to start a fitness program, or to simply playing sports more […]