Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Tue, 11 Jul 2023 15:00:46 +0000
Our daily choices matter. As our lives unfold and habits are formed, the choices we repeat ultimately define our health, performance and happiness. Healthy habits can activate our healing potential, strength and hope.
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Read moreCredit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Tue, 11 Jul 2023 15:00:46 +0000
Our daily choices matter. As our lives unfold and habits are formed, the choices we repeat ultimately define our health, performance and happiness. Healthy habits can activate our healing potential, strength and hope.
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Read moreCredit to Author: Hazel Morley| Date: Tue, 30 May 2023 13:30:44 +0000
Newcomers may have trouble sleeping due to emotional distress Statistics Canada’s Canadian Health Measures Survey suggests that 43 per cent of men and 55 per cent of women in the 18 to 64 age group reported trouble going to sleep or staying asleep. And it wouldn’t be surprising to learn that immigrants may suffer more from symptoms […]
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Read moreCredit to Author: Hazel Morley| Date: Tue, 02 May 2023 14:25:22 +0000
If you understand that your attitude can make a positive difference to your settlement process, what would you change?
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Read moreCredit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2023 17:02:39 +0000
Access to mental health support for youth enhances mental health awareness, promotes well-being, provides an opportunity to share struggles, experiences and perspectives, while suggesting coping mechanisms and self-care strategies.
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Read moreCredit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Tue, 17 Jan 2023 22:13:31 +0000
If you made a New Year’s resolution about physical activity, you are not alone. Many Canadians make resolutions, and most focus on moving more.
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Read moreCredit to Author: Nandini Tirumala| Date: Mon, 09 Jan 2023 21:56:48 +0000
Learning that your child is born with a chronic illness or has special needs can be devastating for all families; but even more so for newcomer families as they navigate an unfamiliar healthcare system, without traditional sources of community support.
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Read moreCredit to Author: Nandini Tirumala| Date: Tue, 22 Nov 2022 21:15:41 +0000
Newcomers make a lot of decisions within the first few weeks and months after arriving in Canada. During the settlement process, an important area that may often be ignored involves decisions about your healthcare needs.
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Read moreCredit to Author: Nandini Tirumala| Date: Mon, 22 Aug 2022 22:35:56 +0000
Research has shown that when people use their strengths, they are more effective in carrying out tasks, often excel in them and experience frequent success. Identifying and developing your personal strengths through continued commitment plays a big role in increasing your health and wellness.
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Read moreCredit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Tue, 16 Aug 2022 16:31:03 +0000
Person-centred care is the philosophy of giving power back to patients and putting them “at the centre” of care. It can lead to lower health-care spending and better patient health outcomes. That’s why person-centred care has become a top priority in Canada. As a health services researcher working with an international group of researchers, my […]
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