March 8, 2019 – The Canadian Physical Activity Guidelines suggest that children between the ages of five and 17 should accumulate about 60 minutes of moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity every day. Doing so will help your child improve their health, do better in school, have fun playing with friends, feel happier, maintain a healthy body weight, improve their self-confidence, and learn new skills.
Your Health
Nurse on call
February 22, 2019 – Manitobans with Type 2 diabetes or heart failure can get the answers to questions about their condition simply by picking up the phone, thanks to a provincial service called TeleCARE TéléSOINS Manitoba.
Craving Change
February 15, 2019 – A new course is being offered by the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority for people who want to better understand the factors that affect why we eat, and how that knowledge can help us forge a healthier relationship with food.
Exercise time
February 12, 2019 – Regular exercise has been found to be associated with reduced rates of heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, metabolic syndrome, Type 2 diabetes, breast and colon cancer, and depression, as well as reduced risk of falling. It has also been found to increase fitness, improve bone health, boost functional health (ability to do activities of daily living), and improve cognitive function.
Collaborative care seeks patient’s perspective
February 1, 2019 – By focusing on shared leadership, creating high functioning teams, clarifying roles, and resolving conflict, the collaborative care model enables health-care providers from different professional backgrounds to come together to solve a particular problem or issue with a view to improving patient care.
Cracking the male code
January 30, 2019 – Men can achieve better mental health by getting in touch with their emotions.
Pet alert
January 25, 2019 – It's easy to see why pets are so popular. From cats and dogs to birds and fish, these little companions provide us with emotional, social and health benefits that enrich our lives. However, pets can also carry germs that may be passed on to their owners, usually by direct or indirect contact with the bodily fluids (saliva, urine, feces) of the animal.
Sweet solution
January 18, 2019 – New legislation would restrict the marketing of sugar-laden drinks and foods to kids.
Cold sores
January 11, 2019 – Lesions, ulcers, blisters, sores. Whatever you want to call them, it goes without saying that no parent wants to see one on their child's mouth.
Waste not
January 4, 2019 – The most effective way to reduce food waste at home – and save money – is to plan your meals and food purchases. Buy just what you need, and use everything you buy.
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