#BreakTheBias is the theme of International Women’s Day 2022, when advocates across Canada join the call to imagine a world that is diverse, equitable and inclusive. At Brain Canada and Women’s Brain Health Initiative (WBHI), this means celebrating the impact of female scientists as well as calling attention to long-standing research gaps that impact the health outcomes for women.
Read MoreWhile enrolled in a program at Georgian College to earn her nursing degree, 20-year-old Tori Lowe is gaining experience in health care through part-time work as a personal support worker (PSW) at a long-term care facility in Barrie, Ontario – the Bob Rumball Home for the Deaf.
Read MoreThe coronavirus pandemic has brought Canada’s health system to the brink, deepening cracks and highlighting issues that have long been evident.
Read MoreThe foodservice industry, which was Canada’s fourth-largest source of private sector jobs before the pandemic, reflects the country’s impressive diversity. Women make up 58 per cent of the foodservice workforce, and 31 per cent of restaurant owners, operators and staff belong to a visible minority.
Read MoreThe discussion about cancer care in Indigenous communities has changed significantly in the 10+ years since Warren Clarmont, a member of the Gitanmaax Band of the Gitxsan First Nation, was diagnosed with testicular cancer.
Read MoreUshering in the Year of the Tiger
On February 1, millions of people around the world will usher in the Year of the Tiger. Rooted in over 4,000 years of history, the Lunar New Year is the most important holiday of the year for people of Chinese, East Asian and Southeast Asian descent.
Seniors in Canada, who now comprise approximately 18.5 per cent of the population, are living longer and enjoying active lives thanks to enhanced health and wellness. However, according to a survey commissioned by the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA), 56 per cent of Canadians over age 60 have no dental insurance. That is putting vulnerable seniors at risk, says Sylvie Martel, director of dental hygiene practice at CDHA.
Read MoreAlyssa Hansen had her first experience with atopic dermatitis (AD) when she was 12 years old, in grade 7. It wasn’t too bad that first year, she says.
Read MoreAs the world celebrates fresh beginnings at the start of the year, Canada’s foodservice industry faces the daunting task of surviving a traditionally slow period. Exacerbating this seasonal challenge are the financial losses many restaurants have incurred due to the coronavirus pandemic and increased barriers for attaining sufficient government support.
Read MoreIn an era of unprecedented change ranging from disruptive new technologies to the drive for sustainability, universities are facing the growing challenge of how to prepare students for success in a rapidly transforming world.
Read MoreA day to reflect on how charity changes the lives of people in need
As Canadians look ahead to celebrating National Philanthropy Day on Monday, many will reflect on what has been a tough two years; heartache and sorrow for many and disrupted lives for even more. However, throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, individuals and communities have come together in a spirit of giving, sharing and support that epitomizes the power of philanthropy across the country.
Read MoreCancer is complex, varied, and no two cancer patients are alike. Researchers and clinicians have learned a lot over the past two decades about how different types of cancers develop, how they respond to treatment and the impact it has on individual patients.
Read MoreAdvancing understanding and support for people with inflammatory bowel disease
Imagine life’s ups and downs representing cycles of debilitating pain alternating with periods of fragile stability – and this sequence running in an endless loop due to a chronic, incurable condition. “The Crohn’s carousel” is how Crystal McAfee describes her journey of living with Crohn’s disease, one of the main forms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) along with ulcerative colitis.
Why our skin’s natural defences need extra help during cold winter weather
As any Canadian can attest, bundling up to protect against the elements is crucial for getting through our cold winters. But while cozy sweaters might be the go-tos people think of to do the job, our skin has its own defences. Just like merino wool keeps the good stuff – warmth – in and the cold out, the skin moisture barrier offers a protective layer for our skin.
Read More2021 has been a milestone year in more ways than one for Canadians living with diabetes and for those advocating on their behalf: a year to celebrate the discovery of insulin 100 years ago; another year to deal with the pandemic’s impacts on people with diabetes; and a year of gains and continuing challenges in the quest to stem the growth of the diabetes epidemic.
Read MoreThe past two months have been marked by significant awareness campaigns drawing attention to arthritis, with National Arthritis Awareness Month observed across Canada in September and World Arthritis Day commanding global attention on October 12. While such disease awareness campaigns give us the opportunity to encourage understanding of the disease and reflect on the impact it is having on patients and their daily life, the reality is that their plight shouldn’t be forgotten the rest of the year.
Read MoreOften associated with the “second era of the internet,” proponents see blockchain as the internet of value, coming on the heels of the internet of information. Beyond providing the means for securely storing, managing and transferring valuables – including money, identity and cultural assets, such as art or music or even votes – how does blockchain contribute value?
Read MoreSix million Canadians are locked in a daily battle against arthritis. For some, devastating pain limits their ability to work and live independently. Many suffer in silence. Without action, the number of Canadians whose lives are derailed by arthritis will total nine million by 2040.
Read MoreJudy Tinning, 75, once a self-described “technological tortoise,” finds that as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic she uses her computer or smartphone “for absolutely everything now.” She takes part in online courses, concerts, fitness classes, medical appointments and grocery shopping, as well as socializing with friends and staying in touch with her four grandchildren via Zoom or FaceTime.
Read MoreClimate change is wreaking havoc in many forms worldwide – it also threatens food security. Recent research findings suggest that regenerative organic agriculture can offer a vital line of defence against climate change impacts as well as help to enhance and sustain food systems.
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