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Family Caregiver Guidelines

A loved one’s mental health problem or illness often impacts family, friends and supporters. Caring for a person living with a mental illness often leads to emotional, physical, financial and social burdens for caregivers. That’s why the Mental Health Commission of Canada has released National Guidelines for a Comprehensive Service System to Support Family Caregivers […]

Parent’s Eye View

Chris Mckindsey I am a biologist but don’t get outside often enough to do what I thought I would be doing full-time as a career. I, like many parents, am also overloaded with multiple tasks that impinge on my family life and should spend more time with my kids doing healthy activities. Last month, I […]

Food Allergies – message from Health Canada

Food Allergies – message from Health Canada Severe allergic reactions (e.g. anaphylactic reaction) occur when the body’s immune system strongly reacts to a particular allergenic protein or irritant. These reactions may be caused by food, insect stings and medications. Find out more by reading pamphlets about different food allergies on the Health Canada website.