Vivian Chung

1 week ago | realsimple.com | Vivian Chung

Credit: Jacob Wackerhausen/Getty Images Key TakeawaysGood posture while walking supports joint health, balance, and efficient movement, while slouching can lead to misalignment, pain, or injury. Engage your core, keep your head up, and relax your shoulders to maintain proper form and reduce strain on your spine. Land heel to toe, take shorter strides, and swing your arms in sync with your legs to protect your joints and move more efficiently.

1 week ago | realsimple.com | Vivian Chung

Credit: Joshua Dalsimer/Getty Images Key TakeawaysGentle stretching before bed calms the nervous system, reduces stress, and helps prevent nighttime cramps, setting the stage for deeper sleep. Targeting areas like the hips, neck, and lower back improves flexibility, posture, and overall comfort in bed. Pairing stretches with slow breathing boosts heart rate variability, which helps the body better manage stress and speeds up recovery.

1 week ago | huffpost.com | Vivian Chung

Empowering, freeing and offering the chance to explore entirely on your own terms, solo travel is often romanticized as the ultimate way to find yourself. But even the most independent adventurers can feel a wave of loneliness now and then, whether it’s during a quiet dinner or a missed shared moment. Instead of viewing solo travel as a disadvantage, embrace your alone time as an opportunity to be more present.

1 week ago | realsimple.com | Vivian Chung

Credit: Isabel Pavia/Getty Images Key TakeawaysMental fatigue isn’t always about stress or lack of sleep. Habits like multitasking, procrastinating, and people-pleasing can also chip away at your mental energy. Clutter and constant decision-making overload your brain. Even small messes or trivial choices can drain mental bandwidth and increase anxiety. Awareness is the first step to change. Track how habits make you feel and experiment with taking a break, as just two weeks can make a difference.

1 week ago | explore-mag.com | Vivian Chung

With temperatures in Vancouver finally hitting over 20 C, I was eager for a warm summery adventure. I headed to Quarry Rock in North Vancouver’s Deep Cove, a section of the Baden Powell Trail, to put some of Columbia Sportswear’s latest gear to the test. I was excited to see how their newest technologies would hold up in keeping me dry, cool and comfortable during a hot day outdoors.