Adults following the guidelines can achieve health benefits including a lower risk of death, cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, weight gain, several cancers, and improved bone health. Specific to psychosocial health, participation in optimal levels of movement behaviours has been linked to improved anxiety, depression, dementia, cognition and quality of life.i,ii For adults 65+, they can also see […]
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The PC Health app
Loblaws just launched the PC Health app, an innovative solution to provide Canadians access to care and resources how and where they want it. Powered by League, the country’s leading health operating system (health OS) technology provider, the PC Health app is the latest step in Loblaw’s journey to provide Canadians with the convenience of a digitally connected healthcare […]
The health of the men we love matters. #DontDelayCallToday
Sunday, June 23rd, 2019 Brian J. Pearson could save your life June 23 marks the first anniversary of the passing of Brian J. Pearson, my husband and father of our three beautiful children. Only 52 years young when stage 4 esophageal cancer took his life. Today my family chooses to honour Brian and celebrate […]
June 1st marks my first run of the season!
I did it! In mid-May, I decided to mark Saturday, June 1, 2019, as the day I would start running again. Like most people, I prefer the outdoors to a treadmill. I find the treadmill oh so boring! I find the treadmill boring even if I am watching a show or movie. I just don’t […]
Well.ca launches a new patient education portal to drive access to information on emerging and innovative care
Well.ca today announced the launch of a new patient education portal, providing patients with a trusted source for therapeutic guidance on new and emerging approaches to care. Through this portal, patients will be able to virtually connect with wellness professionals for a variety of personalized services, conveniently delivered through telehealth. The portal is available in […]