Workplace health and wellness initiatives are among the first to be cut

A large majority of Canadian organizations surveyed by The Conference Board of Canada take the overall health of their employees into consideration in the design of their benefit programs. However, only about one-quarter of respondents feel that their organization has developed a comprehensive wellness [...]

Random breath tests could be a reality for Canadian drivers

Canada’s federal justice department is investigating the idea of imposing random breathalyzer tests. Currently, a federal discussion paper explores the benefits of random breathalyzer tests. So far, 22 European countries use the random tests, and say drinking and driving numbers are down dramatically.
As it stands right [...]

Canadians enrich lives through charity work

In a recent survey conducted by American Express Canada, results showed that a growing number of Canadians—more than a quarter—are seeking ways to enrich their lives through engaging in activities that make a difference in their lives. One way that many Canadians choose to enrich their lives is through charity [...]

Nearly one in five adult Canadians has high blood pressure

Nearly one in five adult Canadians has high blood pressure, a new survey from Statistics Canada reports. That’s about 4.6 million people. Another 20 per cent of Canadians have readings in the pre-hypertension range, meaning they are at high risk of developing high blood pressure soon. About 61 [...]

33% of Canadians express support

While many Canadians favour legalizing euthanasia, support for amending existing regulations is clearly higher in Quebec and British Columbia, a new opinion poll has found.
In the online survey of a representative national sample of 1,003 Canadian adults, 67 per cent of respondents support legalizing euthanasia in Canada, while 23 per [...]

Canadian athletes offer tips for everyday success

We all have dreams, no matter how big or small. However, trying to achieve them can sometimes feel like an overwhelming task. That’s why it’s important to prepare in advance and set goals. Canadian Olympic athletes know first-hand that dreams are not achieved overnight. With years of training, sacrifice [...]

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When she started treatment for cancer, Lauren Donnelly went from being an active teen taking part in soccer and dance to completely bedridden.
Donnelly was diagnosed in September 2005 with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, the most common form of childhood cancer. Therapy left her so weakened at times that walking upstairs to bed was an [...]

Organic food is better

Almost half of Canadians believe it is more important a food be labelled natural than organic, even though organic foods are more heavily regulated, a new survey suggests.
Sixty per cent of Canadian consumers believe it’s important a new product be made from “all-natural ingredients,” while 45 per cent have “greater trust” [...]

Fend off those winter blues

Whether or not you subscribe to a claim that the most depressing day of the year occurs on the third Monday of January, it’s not a bad time to take stock and address the winter blues if you’re feeling down, experts say.
The designation was actually cooked up in 2005 as [...]

Love your heart

Knowledge is the key to good health, especially when it comes to cholesterol levels. Elevated levels of cholesterol rarely produce symptoms and often go undiagnosed until identified by a physician. Once it’s understood, simple lifestyle changes are often enough to keep mild to moderately elevated cholesterol levels in check. By working with a [...]