Almost 90 per cent of Canadians aged 25 to 65 say they would like to be more physically active, but more than half report they either don’t have the time or are too tired to act on their good intentions according to a recent Ipsos Reid survey conducted for the Canadian Chiropractic Association. “These findings [...]
Move over GDP. A new index that experts say offers a new and better way to measure quality of life for all Canadians was introduced today. The new made-in-Canada index will report regularly on our country’s progress – or lack of it.
The Honourable Roy Romanow unveiled the Canadian Index of Wellbeing (CIW) and presented [...]
Are you experiencing pain or stiffness? Does it limit your physical or social activities? Why not think of physiotherapy as your first treatment option? Physiotherapy is a viable option before resorting to medication or surgery. If a condition is serious enough that medication or a specialist has been recommended, then physiotherapy should be considered to [...]
Federal officials have successfully stopped a Canadian company from making “unsubstantiated claims” that its products can cure or treat cancer. The announcement is part of a wider crackdown, called Project False Hope, launched by the Competition Bureau last year to protect vulnerable Canadians, including cancer patients, from dozens of companies willing to exploit those [...]
Feeling fabulous is something all women crave. But tough economic times can bring cutbacks in all areas of life. Luckily, your daily beauty routine doesn’t have to suffer. You can still feel great from the inside out without spending a fortune. Try these tips to get beauty luxury for less.
Tip 1: Grab your gal [...]
Trillium Gift of Life Network (TGLN) is celebrating Family Day on Monday February 16 reminding everyone to talk to their loved ones about their organ and tissue donation wishes. It’s a discussion that Angeline Laffin’s family is glad they had. Five years ago Laffin’s sister saved Angeline’s daughter’s life by donating part of her liver. [...]
Ontarians can now find health care close to home with the click of a mouse. For the first time, information about local health services is available in a single place – Click Here for details:
Using this site, people can find the nearest walk-in and after-hours clinics, urgent care centres, family health teams, general practitioners and emergency rooms by [...]
The majority (63%) of British Columbia’s general practitioner medical doctors and almost half (46%) of the province’s specialists said they feel overwhelmed with the amount of patient information they deal with on a daily basis. At the same time they lack confidence in the accuracy of patient information, with 58% of GPs and 48% of [...]
Trichotillomania (TTM) is a disorder which causes people to pull out their own hair. The hair can be from the scalp, eyelashes, eyebrows or indeed any part of the body. Although eight out of ten sufferers are women, men also suffer from TTM. TTM can start at any age, but is seen most frequently in [...]
It’s now illegal in Ontario to light up a cigarette inside a vehicle with a child present, making it the second province to institute such a ban. Starting today (Wed 21 Jan 09) , a new law takes effect protecting those under the age of 16 from second-hand smoke. Drivers and passengers who refuse to [...]
