Physical activity plays an important role in the health, well-being and quality of life of all Canadians, and it is particularly important for children and youth. Habits formed early can last a lifetime.

Children and youth need to move more! Encourage them to join in activities they enjoy. An active lifestyle with at least 60 minutes of physical activity a day brings health benefits now, and helps them grow up to become healthy, active adults.

The work-life balance often tips toward the workplace, where most Canadians spend over 60 percent of their waking hours. It is no surprise that conditions on the job can impact your well-being—for better or worse. Workplace wellness is essential to enjoying life, both at work and off the clock.

New research published in Gut, an affiliate journal of the British Medical Journal, reveals that dogs can sniff out bowel cancer in breath and stool samples with a very high degree of accuracy — 95% accuracy for breath samples and 98% accuracy for stool samples. Moreover, the dog used in the study was able to detect bowel cancer at its preliminary stages.

Delicious and healthy cookie recipe, made with organic spelt and rye flour, quinoa flakes, soy protein flakes, and bee pollen. A great way to start the day, slip into kids lunches, and a smart choice for a healthy snack.

A healthy immune system is vital for our survival against the daily onslaught of foreign organisms and pathogens. As we age, this system declines, leaving us with higher incidences of infections, autoimmune diseases, and cancers.