Sit less and move more for a healthier workplace
What does a healthy workplace look or feel like? In honour of Healthy Workplace Month, I want to encourage you to take a good look at your workplace. So, what does a healthy workplace look or feel ...
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Making kid-friendly meals
The reality: In restaurants, “kids’ menus” typically offer a short list of popular foods, items like grilled cheese sandwiches, cheese pizza, cheeseburgers, chicken fingers with fries, and si...
Mindfulness at work – a positive mental health strategy
I remember the day clearly. It was a snowy Monday morning, and I arrived at work only to learn that the company was being re-structured and the project I was working was cancelled due to budget constr...
Eating well at work: what Northern Health staff have to say
Have you ever tried to make a lifestyle change, say tweaking your eating habits, and it didn’t quite work out? My past efforts have taught me that success is more likely to happen when you consider ...
Foodie Friday: Game on… the hunter’s twist on the classic beef bourguignon
Hunting season is upon us If you asked me 10 years ago if I would be excited about a freezer full of game meat, my answer would have been a resounding “NO.” I’m not generally a big fan of ...
Nine reasons to quit smoking today
I had been smoking for 58 years. When I decided that enough was enough I was smoking over two packages a day. I had tried everything over the years to quit, but nothing seemed to work for me. This tim...