For much of the world, these last few years has really put a spotlight on health, or a lack thereof.
As we emerge from the pandemic, we’re seeing a multitude of issues affecting overall mental and physical health. The one that seems to be top of mind for most is weight gain.
In Canada, Global News reported back in November 2020 that one-third of all Canadians complained about gaining weight. And in the U.S., Harvard University reports showed by October 2021, 39 percent of all its patients had reported gaining weight.
Rising stress levels, eating more and exercising less were all cited as culprits. Unhealthy habits crept in and replaced some of the healthy choices for those who, pre-pandemic, were more intentional about their health. And for those who weren’t very intentional in the first place, well the whole upheaval simply added to those bad habits and exacerbated any pre-existing conditions.
Now that most things are open to everyone and many are back to work, people are starting to look at what they can do to get rid of that unwanted excess around the middle, along with the weight of other health issues that come along with it.
