New Philips Sonicare Power Flosser with Quad Stream technology

By Sonya Davidson

Each and every time I visit with the dental hygienist the conversations always begins with small talk about the family, the dog, and how we’ve been coping with covid. Then it quickly changes to so, how’s the flossing going? For years, I would sheepishly say “um…it’s okay!” We all know the truth. How many of us floss everyday? How about once a week? Recently I started responding to her predictable question with “I’m sure you know!” to which I would always get a laugh. Let’s be honest. It’s not exactly the most enjoyable daily health regime and we all know it. I’m not gonna lie. I hate flossing.

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Fitbit wants to improve your wellbeing with Deepak Chopra's Mindful Method wellness collection

We don't even have to cite statistics to know that the past year has taken a toll on your mental wellness. Fitbit wants to help its Premium members keep calm with a new partnership with Deepak Chopra, M.D., a pioneer of Integrative Medicine and founder of The Chopra Foundation and Chopra Global. 

Fitbit Premium members in some of its markets can now access Deepak Chopra's Mindful Method, an exclusive wellness collection to help with your mindfulness practice. The curated content launches with 10 audio and video sessions, but the company promises over 30 sessions will be available in the coming months. It is only available in English.

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Loblaw brings health and wellness app to Ontario

Source: Loblaw

After launching the app in Atlantic Canada, Loblaw recently brought its new health and wellness app to Ontario. Powered by League, the PC Health app is designed to help you conveniently access the healthcare resources and support you need. PC Health is now available in Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta on both iOS and Android in English and French, with plans to expand it nationally over the coming months.

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Spotify introduces new personalized 'Daily Wellness' playlist

Spotify is introducing a new personalized playlist to help make mornings and evenings easier for you. The latest Daily Wellness playlist is rolling out now to users in the US and the UK and should be accessible through your Made For You section. Spotify relies on its algorithm to refresh the playlist with "motivational podcasts and feel-good music that can help you find positivity, mindfulness, or peace throughout your day." You might expect to hear inspirational podcasts and personalized tunes to help you start your day, or listen to poetry and practice some mindful meditation at night. In dire times we live through right now, we appreciate tools like these more. Now, let's hope the feature makes its way here, too.