Public health must become a priority
But across Canada a system that can help ensure a healthy population is being denied funding and support
But across Canada a system that can help ensure a healthy population is being denied funding and support
Our neighbourhoods strongly influence our health
The way our cities and towns have been built plays a large role in many of the health conditions that Canadians develop
The way our cities and towns have been built plays a large role in many of the health conditions that Canadians develop
Diabetes may double risk of developing depression
Two of the primary risk factors for the disease are obesity and lack of exercise
Two of the primary risk factors for the disease are obesity and lack of exercise
Canada’s new Healthy Eating Strategy will pay huge dividends
Proposed new Food Guide and nutrition labelling policies are crucial to helping Canadians achieve better health
Proposed new Food Guide and nutrition labelling policies are crucial to helping Canadians achieve better health
The diet shell game
Stick to the evidence when reporting on – and endorsing – food studies. We need real solutions to obesity and Type 2 diabetes, not sales jobs
Stick to the evidence when reporting on – and endorsing – food studies. We need real solutions to obesity and Type 2 diabetes, not book sales
Study: more fats, less carbohydrates, equal a balanced diet
Nutritionists have been telling us for years to load up on the low-fat products. Turns out that may have been a bad idea
Nutritionists have been telling us for years to load up on the low-fat products. Turns out that may have been a bad idea
In the fight for kids’ attention, parents don’t stand a chance
Study shows Canadian kids see more than 25 million online food and beverage ads a year – mostly for junk food. It's time for that to end
Study shows Canadian kids see more than 25 million online food and beverage ads a year – mostly for junk food. It’s time for that to end
Breaking technology’s pernicious grip on our children
The formative years with our children only come once. When we make them the highest priorities in our lives, we give them the message that they’re worthwhile
The formative years with our children only come once. When we make them the highest priorities in our lives, we give them the message that they’re worthwhile
The importance of unstructured recess
By organizing activities at recess, or replacing recess with more classroom studies, educators are doing a horrible disservice to children
DI MUCCIO: By organizing activities at recess, or replacing recess with more classroom studies, educators are doing a horrible disservice to children
Health Canada may be biting off more than it can chew
Health Canada recently announced that it will completely overhaul its food labelling regulations – and replace its iconic food guide
CHARLEBOIS: Health Canada recently announced that it will completely overhaul its food labelling regulations – and replace its iconic food guide