allergies

immune-compromised individuals are embracing layers of covid-related support, protection, and treatment

the pandemic hasn’t been easy for immune-compromised folks, but fortunately, a variety of support, protection, and treatment options are available

tania amardeil, postmedia content works

from pollen to dust mites, dogs and cats can have allergies too

summertime pollens can torment your pet by causing itching, sneezing, wheezing and watery eyes.

robin roberts

animals and pets

jun 28 2022

ten to 20 per cent of dogs have some kind of seasonal allergy. getty

buying an air purifier to prepare for allergy and wildfire season? here's what you need to know.

here are some tips on how to choose an air purifier.

cheryl chan

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may 25 2022

an air purifier with hepa filters can capture 99.95 per cent of dust, pollen, smoke and other pollutants.

warm weather kicks off troublesome allergy issues for many locally

dave battagello

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may 11 2022

sebastian dipietro, an associate owner and pharmacist at the shoppers drug mart at howard and tecumseh. displays allergy medication on tuesday, may 10, 2022.

bad news allergy-sufferers, pollen season could last longer

among the many ways climate change is affecting our health, rising temperatures may extend the season of season of stuffy noses.

chris arnold

allergies

mar 18 2022

climate change can lead to a longer pollen season. getty

childhood adversity is a ‘cause of causes’ of adult illnesses and mental health problems

childhood trauma has a complex relationship with social determinants of health.

the conversation

mental health

feb 11 2022

adverse childhood events may contribute to cascading health risks over a lifetime. getty

asking for a friend: are my store-bought flowers simply a bouquet of dangerous pesticides?

go ahead and get your flowers on, say the experts — biological control strategies control pests without poison.

karen hawthorne

advice

feb 11 2022

buy locally-grown ornamentals to support canadian producers and reduce the carbon footprint of shipping. getty

asking for a friend: dust mite poo is making you sneeze, not your carpet

the first step to successfully battling allergies is knowing what you are allergic to, says dr. alan kaplan.

karen hawthorne

advice

feb 4 2022

carpet can be a magnet for allergens that settle into the fibres. getty

canadian centre for caregiving excellence

healthing.ca partners with the canadian centre for caregiving excellence

the canadian centre for caregiving excellence supports and empowers caregivers and care providers, advances the knowledge and capacity of the caregiving field, and advocates for effective and visionary social policy, with a disability-informed approach.

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canadian centre for caregiving excellence

feb 7 2023

supporting caregivers and care providers

the canadian centre for caregiving excellence is a new initiative incubated and powered by the azrieli foundation.

canadian centre for caregiving excellence

jan 31 2023

portrait of young woman with down syndrome and her mother

events for caregivers and care providers

discover events for caregivers and care providers from the canadian centre for caregiving excellence.

canadian centre for caregiving excellence

jan 31 2023

a group of women have a serious discussion about the proposed budget for their department.

caregiver resources

caregivers and caregiving organizations across the country have created tools and resources to support and empower caregivers in their role.

canadian centre for caregiving excellence

jan 31 2023

two friends with disability in rehabilitation centre watching digital tablet.

savvy siblings builds financial security for people with disabilities

more people with disabilities are outliving their parents than ever before. as a result, more siblings are transitioning into caregiving roles.

canadian centre for caregiving excellence

jan 31 2023

understanding the needs of caregivers in nunavut

the canadian centre for caregiving excellence is investing in a cross-territory mapping exercise to better understand the needs and challenges of those who provide care in nunavut.

canadian centre for caregiving excellence

jan 31 2023