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Let’s talk about the prevalence of youth suicide and take action, say Ontario Psychiatrists

Let’s talk about the prevalence of youth suicide and take action, say Ontario Psychiatrists Report shows that suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death of young people  Suicide is the leading cause of death among Canadians age 15 to 34, after car accidents, says an alarming report from Ontario Psychiatrists. But unlike car accidents, the … Continue reading Let’s talk about the prevalence of youth suicide and take action, say Ontario Psychiatrists

Looking to eat well? Keep it simple to make it stick

Looking to eat well?  Keep it simple to make it stick Stock a smart pantry to stay on track   At the start of 2017, many of us vowed that this year would be different. In 2016, we were too busy to grocery shop, our kids turned their nose up at dinner – so we … Continue reading Looking to eat well? Keep it simple to make it stick

Study: Brain Exercises May Help with Impact of Ringing in the Ears

Study: Brain Exercises May Help with Impact of Ringing in the Ears A study just published in JAMA Otolaryngology indicates that certain brain exercises from Posit Science may help patients better cope with tinnitus – a condition commonly referred to as “ringing in the ears.” The US Centers for Disease Control estimates some 15% of … Continue reading Study: Brain Exercises May Help with Impact of Ringing in the Ears

Whole Health Pharmacy Partners and #SickNotWeak

Whole Health Pharmacy Partners and #SickNotWeak work together to provide better support for patients with mental health needs through pharmacies. “Our new partnership with Michael Landsberg and #SickNotWeak is exciting, because we know there is a real need for more tools and training in pharmacies to better serve the mental health needs of  our communities,” … Continue reading Whole Health Pharmacy Partners and #SickNotWeak

Skinny Soups by Kathryn Brouton – Skinny Up Your Soup With This Original, New Cookbook

Skinny Up Your Soup With This Original, New Cookbook  SKINNY SOUPS 80 Flavor-Packed Recipes of Less Than 300 Calories By Kathryn Bruton  “Totally delicious I could eat these soups forever.” – Rachel Allen  Come winter, diets are the last thing on our minds. Warming bowls of comfort food is what everyone craves. Packed with a wide variety of substantial … Continue reading Skinny Soups by Kathryn Brouton – Skinny Up Your Soup With This Original, New Cookbook

Coast to Coast Against Cancer Foundation Distributes $4.1M to Childhood Cancer Charities across Canada for 2016

Coast to Coast Against Cancer Foundation Distributes $4.1M to Childhood Cancer Charities across Canada for 2016   Over $44 Million has been distributed since 2004 to improve the lives of children and their families living with cancer Coast to Coast Against Cancer Foundation (CTCACF) – Canada’s largest national charity devoted to fighting childhood cancer – … Continue reading Coast to Coast Against Cancer Foundation Distributes $4.1M to Childhood Cancer Charities across Canada for 2016

Goodbye, Hurt & Pain: 7 Simple Steps to Health, Love and Success By Dr. Deborah Sandella, PhD, RN – New Book

Goodbye, Hurt & Pain: 7 Simple Steps to Health, Love and Success By Dr. Deborah Sandella, PhD, RN   REGENERATING IMAGES IN MEMORY (RIM) — A Cutting-Edge Approach to Understanding the Root of Your Emotions   “Every once in a while, you read a book that has a profound personal impact on you. This book … Continue reading Goodbye, Hurt & Pain: 7 Simple Steps to Health, Love and Success By Dr. Deborah Sandella, PhD, RN – New Book

Canada-wide competition seeks great new ideas to support healthy aging

Canada-wide competition seeks great new ideas to support healthy aging Prizes total $75k in cash and in-kind services  A national ideathon competition launched by AGE-WELL and HACKING HEALTH will take place in five Canadian cities in 2017. The goal is to identify and invest in great new technologies and services to support healthy aging. Prizes … Continue reading Canada-wide competition seeks great new ideas to support healthy aging

The launch of Dexcom Canada will reshape how Canadians living with diabetes access and use continuous glucose monitoring

The launch of Dexcom Canada will reshape how Canadians living with diabetes access and use continuous glucose monitoring Dexcom Inc., the leader in Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM), has expanded with Canadian headquarters Dexcom, Inc. (NASDAQ: DXCM) announced today that it is expanding its global presence with a new Canadian headquarters in Burnaby, British Columbia. The move … Continue reading The launch of Dexcom Canada will reshape how Canadians living with diabetes access and use continuous glucose monitoring

Canadians favour fitness over finances when it comes to 2017 resolutions

Canadians favour fitness over finances when it comes to 2017 resolutions Research highlights motivations, plans to achieve fitness/nutrition goals One in three (33%) Canadians say improving their personal fitness and nutrition is their top new year’s resolution, compared with only 21 per cent who chose to focus on financial goals, based on a recent Ipsos … Continue reading Canadians favour fitness over finances when it comes to 2017 resolutions