Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on February 3, 2018 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in Tonic Magazine. This week we discuss the coolest amenities that will soon be available in apartments with Mitchell Abrahams. We learn about the health benefits of volunteering with Camara Chambers and Tonic expert Rod MacDonald will tell us about the top body hacks for weight loss.

We specifically discuss:

Coolest Amenities in Apartments of the Future:

Suite size – micro units and larger suites

Transportation – Flexible Garage, Car Charging, Car Share

Age-In Place Design – Washrooms, Door Openings, Light Switches, Thermostats

Business – USB, Smart Access, We-Work Business Centers

Health Benefits of Volunteering:

Achieving Self Fulfillment

Boosting Self-Esteem

Stress Reduction

Physical Well-being

Preventing Social Isolation

Body Hacks for Weight Loss:

Why are body hacks necessary for weight loss?

How the body stores energy

What happens when we deprive the body then binge?

Why is being sedentary so bad?