Together for Health

Tick talk

Tick talk: protecting yourself from ticks and tick-borne diseases

July 6, 2018

With summer upon us, the warmer weather means an increase in the number of ticks and tick-borne diseases including the most common, Lyme disease. Transmitted through a tick bite, Lyme disease causes symptoms such as rash, fever or chills, headache and muscle and joint aches. But if left...
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Stroke

Women More Severely Affected by Stroke Than Men

June 12, 2018

It is estimated that about 18 women die of stroke every day in Canada, yet most do not recognize the risks they face.

According to a new Heart & Stroke Foundation report, women are one-third more likely to die of stroke than men, but only 60 percent know what a stroke is and 36...
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Smoking

World No Tobacco Day

May 30, 2018

Every year, on May 31, the World Health Organization marks World No Tobacco Day (WNTD), highlighting the health and other risks associated with tobacco use, and advocating for effective policies to reduce tobacco consumption.

The focus of World No Tobacco Day 2018 is "Tobacco and heart...
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#GetLoud

#GetLoud for Mental Health: May 7th – 13th

May 8, 2018

Mental health is an important part of our overall health, and throughout our lives most of us will experience ups and downs. Just as positive thinking or an optimistic attitude can have a big impact on both our physical and mental health, life’s stressors such as difficult events or...
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mental health
Stepping into Spring

Stepping into Spring

April 23, 2018

As temperatures increase and the number of rainy days decrease, many of us look to spend more time outdoors which can provide a great opportunity to up our levels of physical activity and get moving.

Current physical activity guidelines recommend adults partake in at least 150 minutes of...
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exercise, health promotion, walk with your doc