Tag: Health

World Snow Day

World Snow Day is the second phase of the ‘Bring Children to the Snow’ campaign. The first phase of the campaign, called SnowKidz, was launched in 2009. The SnowKidz project aims to encourage FIS Member National Ski Associations to promote snow sports within their country. Meanwhile, World Snow Day looks beyond the FIS membership to…

January 14, 2015
Half Your Plate Program Launches to Consumers to Encourage Consumption of Fruits and Vegetables

OTTAWA /CNW/ – The Canadian Produce Marketing Association and its partners are proud to launch Half Your Plate, a new healthy eating initiative, across Canada this week. Half Your Plate empowers Canadians of all ages to eat more fruits and veggies to improve their health while providing simple and practical ways to add a variety…

January 13, 2015
AHS Weekly Wellness News: Quitting Tobacco

Is today the day you decided you wanted to quit using tobacco? Did you decide that same thing yesterday or the day before, or was it last week or even a month ago? Whether you’ve made it a New Year’s resolution or not, you’re not alone when you decide it’s your time to quit. People…

January 12, 2015
Canadian Children Need Improved Pain Management in Emergency Departments: Study

Young patients across the country are being undertreated for pain, according to study by UAlberta pediatrics researcher. By Amy Hewko (Edmonton) A pediatrics professor at the University of Alberta has found that children in emergency departments across Canada are likely being undertreated for pain. Samina Ali, an associate professor of pediatrics with the Faculty of…

January 10, 2015
Researchers Ramp up Study Looking at Exercise, Diabetes

CALGARY — Local researchers are seeking individuals with Type 2 diabetes and a desire to get into better shape to participate in a study that’s looking at whether an exercise program using resistance bands for strength training improves blood sugar control and heart disease risk factors. The researchers have received a grant from the Lawson…

January 10, 2015
CBC: The Bitter Truth About Chocolate

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January 10, 2015
Connecting Patients with Their Traditions and Culture

Traditional wellness counsellors boost outcomes for aboriginal patients Story and photo by Sherri Gallant If an Aboriginal patient requests access to traditional ways of healing, herbal medicines or other types of cultural support in Calgary, it is likely Camille “Pablo” Russell will get a call. A traditional wellness counselor for Alberta Health Services and Blackfoot…

January 10, 2015
Metro News: Calgary Student-Run Social Media Campaign on Mental Health

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January 9, 2015
Happy Apples brand Caramel Apples Recalled due to Listeria Monocytogenes

Ottawa – Industry is recalling Happy Apples brand Caramel Apples from the marketplace due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should not consume the recalled products described below. The following products, made in the United States (US), are known to have been sold in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan and may have also been…

January 9, 2015
Healthy Tips from Pharmasave: Winter Skin Care

Year-round sun protection While seasons change, one thing remains constant: the sun. No matter what season it is, it’s still shining, and you still need a sunscreen to protect your skin against harmful ultraviolet rays. Wear makeup or a moisturizer with sun protection factor (SPF) 15 on your face and all exposed areas of skin…

January 8, 2015
Help Someone Quit Smoking

The decision to quit smoking must be made by the person who smokes, for their own reasons and in their own time. You can’t do it for them. While pressure from friends or family rarely works, there are ways you can help make their quitting process a little easier. Tips for family and friends Before…

January 6, 2015
Additional Products Seized from Two Calgary Stores Pose Health Risks

Issue Further to its recent Advisory, Health Canada has identified additional products seized from two Calgary stores that pose a risk to health. The labels on these products indicate they contain an ingredient or a combination of ingredients that can cause serious health risks (yohimbine, or ephedrine and caffeine). None of the products are approved…

January 6, 2015
Video: Does being cold make you sick?

January 6, 2015
AHS Weekly Wellness News: A Flu Free New Year

It’s not too late for your influenza immunization You resolve to start the year healthy. To eat well, be active… but what about your influenza immunization? Influenza has arrived in Alberta. As of December 18, more than 1,470 cases of influenza have been confirmed in Alberta. Of these cases, 260 have been hospitalized. Tragically, 10…

January 5, 2015
Safety on the Road

Stay safe on the roads Driving is a privilege and comes with a shared responsibility of safety on our nation’s roadways. In 2011 alone, motor vehicle crashes claimed more than 35,000 lives. What are the leading concerns? According to Injury Facts® 2014, the Council’s annual report on unintentional injuries, the three biggest causes of fatalities…

January 5, 2015