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Do you know what the risk factors and warning signs are for colorectal cancer (cancer of the lower bowel)? Here’s some important information on risk factors – and on tests that can help screen for colorectal cancer. Risk factors Age: As you age, your risk for colorectal cancer increases. In fact, more than 90% of…

In Canada, 1 worker in 7 between the ages of 15 and 29 is injured on the job. Machine injuries and electrocutions are among the leading causes of death in young people. As a worker in Canada, you have rights and responsibilities to ensure that your workplace environment is safe. In Canada, the occupational health…

In spite of efforts at prevention, work-related injuries sometimes happen. When one does, don’t just “get back to work” – take care of it right away. For repetitive strain injuries and other muscle or joint injuries, there are treatments available to reduce pain and swelling and to preventing the problem from getting worse: Medications such…

Just because you can’t see it or feel it doesn’t mean it can’t hurt you. The air you breathe, the sounds you hear, and even your interactions with other people can harm your health. Air quality Poor air quality can cause fatigue, headaches, and watery eyes. Chemicals in the air have been linked to “sick…

In 2010, there were 14.7 cases of work-related injuries per 1000 employed Canadians. Men tend to have more work-related injuries than women, and the types of jobs reporting the highest number of injuries involved construction and manufacturing. But there are several ways you can hurt yourself at work, and not all of them are obvious.…

Parents who feel time pressured may be unwilling to trade in the quick car ride to school for a slow morning stroll. The solution may be to start a walking school bus. More than half of Canadian children aren’t as active as they need to be for healthy development. Walking to school instead of driving…