New study reveals four critical barriers to building healthier Canadian cities
Many streets around the globe are becoming increasingly inhospitable to children and the elderly due to compounding traffic and road
Author: Health
Addressing anti-Black racism is key to improving well-being of Black Canadians
Anti-Black racism continues to be a major determinant of poor health and social outcomes for Black Canadians. (Shutterstock) Anti-Black racism
Don’t let ‘FDA-approved’ or ‘patented’ in ads give you a false sense of security
Is that really a stamp of approval? iStock/Getty Images Plus If you’ve ever reached for a bottle of moisturizer labeled
Recognizing when someone is having a seizure – and how you can help during those first critical moments
Seizures occur because of sudden and abnormal activity in the brain. koto_feja/E! via Getty Images Approximately 1 in 26 people
Global health research suffers from a power imbalance − decolonizing mentorship can help level the playing field
Effective collaboration requires addressing hierarchical mindsets. Maryna Terletska/Moment via Getty Images Mentorship is a cornerstone of the infrastructure supporting global
Family caregivers face financial burdens, isolation and limited resources − a social worker explains how to improve quality of life for this growing population
Family caregivers may be less likely to turn to others when they need their own support. Terry Vine/DigitalVision via Getty
Breastfeeding benefits mothers as much as babies, but public health messaging often only tells half of the story
Breastfeeding lowers the risk of diabetes as well as breast and ovarian cancers for mothers. Goodboy Picture Company/E+ via Getty
Black men’s mental health concerns are going unnoticed and unaddressed
There seems to be a lack of urgency to address the mental health concerns of Black men in Canada, which
About a third of employees have faced bullying at work – here’s how to recognize and deal with it
Bullying at work often includes a power imbalance. Vladimir Vladimirov/E+ via Getty Images The phenomenon of bullying, harassment and sexual
Proton beam therapy: A modern treatment for cancer, but not in Canada (yet)
Radiation is a targeted form of cancer treatment used for up to half of all patients with cancer. Most radiation