Peer Support Amidst the COVID Storm
The COVID 19 pandemic had a major impact on mental health and the way that health services were and still are provided. With more and […]
Health
The Benefits of Eating Seasonal Produce
Spring season is here. Take advantage of the seasonal fruits and vegetables and increases your intake of vitamins and minerals. ” Seasonal tastes better because […]
The AstraZeneca Vaccine: what Canadians need to know
Canada has pre-ordered 20 million doses of the vaccine from AstraZeneca and plans to order more. AstraZeneca is only one of the seven vaccines Canada […]
OPINION: The time for action is now: Mental health in Ontario can no longer be on the back burner
The mental health crisis in Canada — Ontario included — is nothing new. And yet, the lack of adequate action from the provincial government is […]
When it’s more than the winter blues
The transition of summer to fall and winter is always tough, but what if you can’t shake feeling sad? Have you ever noticed how a […]
November is CPR Awareness Month
Do you know what to do if someone needs help? CPR, also known as cardiopulmonary resuscitation, is an emergency life-saving technique performed when the heart […]
Ontario’s demand for flu shots up 500% from 2019
As the demands for flu vaccine in Ontario increase 500 per cent from 2019, flu shot shortage brings many pharmacies and drug stores to temporarily […]
Boosting your immune system
Until there is a vaccine for COVID-19, strengthening our immune systems is important. Eating healthy, getting enough nutrients, vitamins, minerals, and a healthy lifestyle may […]
Masks are required, breakouts are not
Safe, stylish, and causing skin breakouts Although the word hasn’t been officially added to the dictionary, the latest portmanteau is ‘maskne’ – facial acne or […]
COVID Alert App downloaded by over 4 million Canadians
The government of Canada is encouraging Canadians to download the COVID Alert App for smartphones. After being rolled out in Ontario and Quebec, all other […]
Ontario neglected its long-term-care homes to prioritize hospitals, say doctors
Long-term-care homes were mistreated as Ontario focused on preparing hospitals for a surge in COVID-19 patients, doctors told an independent inquiry recently. […]
Breast Cancer Awareness Month – The Time To Act Is Now.
October is “Breast Cancer Awareness Month.” During this month, the Canadian Breast Cancer Society hosts fundraisers and events to help fund their research to hopefully […]