Reading Time: 4 minutes The way our cities and towns have been built plays a large role in many of the health conditions that Canadians develop
Tag: Obesity
Diabetes may double risk of developing depression
Reading Time: 3 minutes Two of the primary risk factors for the disease are obesity and lack of exercise
Deeply flawed soda tax rife with unintended consequences
Reading Time: 3 minutes Evidence in other countries shows that consumption taxes don’t address the root targets in meaningful ways
Senate must finish the job it started to help Canada’s kids
Reading Time: 4 minutes The Senate has delayed for eight months its final vote on restrictions to food marketing to children
We’re letting Canadian kids eat themselves sick
Reading Time: 3 minutes A bill that would protect children is languishing in the Senate. We need it to tackle childhood obesity and chronic diseases
Weight gain common side effect of some psychiatric medications
Reading Time: 3 minutes Lack of energy, lack of motivation and sedating medications are all contributing factors
The Senate at its best – and worst – in the fight to protect children
Reading Time: 4 minutes How Canada’s upper house can work across party lines and stop the marketing of junk food to kids
A sedentary lifestyle is worse for you than smoking
Reading Time: 3 minutes Leading a sedentary lifestyle is equivalent to having a major disease
Public health must become a priority
Reading Time: 3 minutes But across Canada a system that can help ensure a healthy population is being denied funding and support
Canada’s new Healthy Eating Strategy will pay huge dividends
Reading Time: 3 minutes Proposed new Food Guide and nutrition labelling policies are crucial to helping Canadians achieve better health