Joshua Duvauchelle

<p>Joshua Duvauchelle is a regular <em>alive</em> contributor and certified personal trainer.</p>

In the winter, we bundle up, shut our windows, and get cozy. But in our effort to seal out the frigid cold, are we trapping indoor toxins in our home? Researchers say yes, but thankfully, it’s easy to detox our lungs and improve our home’s air quality.

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Life is about balance. We provide you with strategies for a lifelong commitment to strength and well-being in all areas of your life. 

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Juggling the demands of parenting and life can feel like a circus. But no clowning around: studies show that poor family&#x2d;life balance can sabotage our careers and affect our parenting. Instead of balance, try a new approach: healthy integration.

Family comes first. We equip you with the tools to create a holistically healthy family now, and for generations to come.

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There’s a reason camping is one of Canada’s biggest pastimes. The possibilities are as endless as the Canadian wilderness itself. From backpack camping to bike camping, spend this summer seeing nature up close and personal.

Heat&#x2d;related injuries and risks are on the rise, especially with Canada’s climate heating up at twice the global average. Don’t sweat the small. These simple, straightforward tips will keep you safe, strong, and fit during a hot summer workout.

Michael Jackson once said, “I’m starting with the man in the mirror.” For men journeying through cancer, the mirror may also be a great place to start. Your physical appearance isn’t vanity—it actually has a huge impact on your mental health.

Show your friends and family true love this Valentine’s Day by motivating them to take care of their heart health. From diet to exercise, these motivational tips hit the bull’s eye on Cupid’s target.

This holiday season, give your body and mind the gift of wellness. In this article, we unwrap surprising insights about how the winter season affects our physical health and our mental health—plus what you can do about it.

When you let yourself be fully present in the joy of physical activity, you’re a winner—even if you didn’t “win.”

Today, three&#x2d;quarters of children and teens don’t meet many of Health Canada’s basic recommendations. Here’s why we need to give kids a healthy start.

Working a desk job and other sedentary lifestyle habits increase your risks of most common forms of cancer. If you or a loved one gets the big C diagnosis, it’s never too late—or too early—to add an exercise routine to your cancer treatments.

Many of us struggle with our weight, which can lead us to dissatisfaction with our bodies. Yet your weight matters, and accepting your body is key to change. Forget the glamour pics on Insta; embrace your body and its importance to your overall health and well&#x2d;being.

Joshua Duvauchelle

95 POSTS AUTHORED BY JOSHUA DUVAUCHELLE

Indoor Air Detox

The Growing Need for Food Banks

Demystifying Work-Family Balance

Welcome to Summer Camp

Beat the Summer Exercise Heat

Man in the Mirror

Falling in Love with Health Together

Your winter wellness game plan

The Philosophy of Sports and Self-Expression

Eating for Life

Dumbbells and Chemo: Can We Beat Cancer with Exercise?

5 Surprising Reasons You Should Care About Your Weight (It Has Nothing to Do with Your Appearance)