More direct care for LTC residents
The Ontario government is providing up to $1.25 billion to long-term care homes this year to hire and retain thousands
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Sports & Health
Boosting your teen’s brain power
If you’re a parent of a tween or teen, you’ve most likely wondered which foods complement their academic performance, behaviour
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More in-home senior health care options available
Perfect Selection Home Healthcare, an in-home Senior Health Care Centre has announced the opening of its facility at 55 Ballantrae
Read MorePurple Day promotes epilepsy awareness
March is Epilepsy Awareness Month, and March 26 marks the annual Purple Day. An abrupt spike in brain activity that
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Governments vow to improve health care
On the heels of the federal government’s announcement that it’s increasing health funding to provinces and territories, the provincial government
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Compassionate care close to home
Markham Stouffville Hospital’s Breast Health Centre demonstrates the importance of patient-centred care. Diana Ip and her husband had been trying
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Canada updates alcohol consumption guidelines
When it comes to drinking alcohol, less is better. That’s the message the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction
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The importance of self-care
(NC) When hearing the words “self-care,” some people may think it means indulging yourself, such as getting a massage or
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Staying healthy this year
(NC) It can be extra difficult to grow or maintain healthy habits when the cost of living is high. With
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Out with the old and in with the new
Celebrations are commonplace for most as they ring in the new year. Usually, a list of resolutions isn’t far behind
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