Tips to Counter the Effects of a Sedentary Lifestyle at Work
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 be put into practice on a daily basis to limit the impact of a sedentary job. The effects of […]
Tips For Better Balance
Tips For Better Balance Falls are a real threat to our health, especially as we age. The Institut national de la santé publique du Québec has recently published a report indicating that 19,087 seniors had to be hospitalized following a fall in 2016. Unfortunately, a significant portion of these people see their autonomy severely reduced after such […]
The Benefits of Physical Activity in Those 50 and Older
The Benefits of Physical Activity in Those 50 and Older “Better late than never”. This saying is perfectly in line with the idea of doing physical activity. 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 often. However, this […]
Stay Active Longer
Stay Active longer Genacol’s mission is to see you age healthily and stay active longer. But what can you do to stay active? Get Active Every Day Being active obviously means getting physical activity as regularly as possible. Kino-Québec recommends at least 30 minutes of physical activity per day, even for those of advanced age. […]
Poor Posture: Its Effects on Joint Health
Poor Posture: Its Effects on Joint Health Our sedentary lifestyle, bad habits, overwork and aging are all factors that can affect our posture in the long term. Poor posture can lead to pain and even damage in your back and to your entire musculoskeletal system. Thus, the effects of poor posture are not without consequences […]
Pain should not stop you from moving!
Pain should not stop you from moving! A passionate sportsman, without being a great athlete, you never miss an opportunity to move. Cycling, running and cross-country skiing are ways for you to keep both, your shape and your morale up. Nevertheless, in recent years, small sores attributable to your active lifestyle such as bursitis are […]
Osteoporosis: Also a Risk to Men’s Health
Osteoporosis: Also a Risk to Men’s Health Many people believe that osteoporosis is a health problem that only affects women, especially postmenopausal women. However, Osteoporosis Canada, an organization whose mission is to raise awareness and prevent the disease, estimates that 1 in 5 Canadian men will suffer a fracture due to osteoporosis in their lifetime… […]
Osteoarthritis: Only a Disease of the Elderly?
L’arthrose : seulement une maladie touchant les plus âgés ? Is osteoarthritis (OA) a disease that only affects the elderly, or is it more of a preconceived notion that is too widespread among the population? To set the record straight, the Genacol team presents some important facts and figures about OA and its prevalence in the […]
Neck Pain: Knowing How to Identify the Causes
Neck Pain: Knowing How to Identify the Causes Neck pain is a common reason for medical or physiotherapy consultation. We believe it is important to know the causes more frequently associated with pain around the neck to better protect against it. Here is an article to explain in more detail the anatomical structures that make […]
Natural Solutions to Joint Pain
Natural Solutions to Joint Pain Joint pain is generally associated with a problem that only affects older persons. However, we see that this is an issue that concerns a growing number of people. Moreover, the COVID-19 pandemic and changes it has brought about in our daily lives have had an impact on the joint health […]
