Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Tue, 23 Jul 2024 21:05:07 +0000
While the typical Western diet high in calories is associated with obesity, diabetes and heart disease, research on calorie restriction without malnutrition has shown improved health span and lifespan in many animals and humans.
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Read moreCredit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Tue, 25 Jun 2024 11:24:55 +0000
Disclosing personal information about your disability to an employer can be a nerve-wracking experience, especially when you don’t know your rights. When framed in a positive and informed way it can be turned into a positive and empowering experience.
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Read moreCredit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 12 Jun 2024 15:17:43 +0000
Self-care practices are necessary for most people, especially those with stressful or emotionally intensive professions where the natural inclination is to put others first — like educators.
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Read moreCredit to Author: Nandini Tirumala| Date: Tue, 21 May 2024 20:33:58 +0000
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Knowing that you need help and learning where to get help is important for newcomers and immigrants.
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Read moreCredit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 15 May 2024 20:54:21 +0000
Anyone in Canada can call or text 9-8-8 to access 24/7/365, bilingual, trauma-informed, and culturally appropriate suicide prevention and emotional distress support.
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Read moreCredit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2024 03:17:17 +0000
The mere act of removing oneself from all that is familiar and landing in the middle of a new culture can shake our sense of self. It takes time to navigate these new changes, this new language and these new beginnings.
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Read moreCredit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Tue, 12 Mar 2024 16:05:47 +0000
Reframing your thoughts can help you effectively manage the stress of looking for a job and help you see your problems through a different lens, assisting you to make smarter choices.
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Read moreCredit to Author: Dr. Dwight Chapin| Date: Tue, 27 Feb 2024 19:19:21 +0000
The perception that self-care is too difficult, too time-consuming or too self-indulgent often discourages people from sticking with their formula when things get tough. However, self-care is not selfish; research shows that our daily choices can significantly influence our performance, as well as our longevity.
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Read moreCredit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Tue, 30 Jan 2024 18:51:42 +0000
There can be little doubt that making your voice heard takes courage, especially when adapting to life in a new land. There are ways to make your voice heard, and skills to cultivate that can aid in doing so.
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Read moreCredit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Tue, 02 Jan 2024 15:32:56 +0000
Every year during the winter months, we encounter the proverbial unwanted visitors – Flu, cold, COVID and RSV. Below are five tips from Ontario’s doctors for trying to stay healthy at this time of year.
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