Cyberbullying
Cyberbullying is the use of devices, like computers or smartphones, to target someone with harassment, threats, intimidation, or humiliation. Your kids might call it just trolling, drama, or gossip, but it is a serious issue that affects our children and teens. What...
Canada’s Fentanyl Crisis
Canada is facing a crisis in the wake of rising numbers of fentanyl overdoses and deaths. More than 4000 Canadians died from fentanyl overdoses in 2017 alone, and countless more were affected by the crisis. The numbers look scary and the crisis can touch anyone’s...
Are Asthma Rates Increasing?
Asthma affects approximately 3 million Canadians - 600 000 of those are children.(1) It can be a very serious medical condition that can result in dangerous emergencies, but it can also be managed with the help of your doctor. With so many people in Canada affected...
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Winter blues have you down? Canadians are reminded every year just how far north we live when the winter months start getting colder and darker. While the days are finally starting to get a little bit longer now, many of us are still feeling pretty sluggish. It can be...
The True North and Extreme Winter Weather Conditions
Extreme conditions don’t have to get in the way of enjoying all that a Canadian winter has to offer, but some precautions are needed to make sure that everyone stays safe outdoors. Hypothermia and Frostbite: Frostbite and hypothermia are two health risks of extreme...
Mental Health in Canada
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Studies have found that two thirds of Canadians have experience with depression or anxiety, either themselves or through someone close to them<sub>1</sub>. Statistics Canada found in 2013 that 3...
Staying Safe Abroad
Canada’s climate, healthcare, and sanitation practices provide the opportunity for Canadian residents to live lives that are free from many diseases and illnesses. Traveling to parts of the world for a vacation or to visit family can put you at a higher risk of...
Handwashing Essentials
One of the most effective measures to protect yourself from infectious diseases such as the flu is hand washing, which aids in the removal of germs from your hands. The skin protects the body against harmful things in the environment like chemicals and...
Diabetes Epidemic in Canada
Diabetes in Canada There are 11 million Canadians living with diabetes conditions right now, meaning approximately 1 in 3 people are affected by this. Diabetes is a chronic illness that influences everyday life. It can become debilitating, cause severe injury, or even...
2017 Flu Season
As the days start to get colder and darker, the annual flu season also starts to gain momentum. Flu season in Canada starts in November and continues until approximately March, with significant peaks in December and late January/early February. While flu season...