diseases & conditions

turner syndrome: what it feels like

sarah oostrom lives with the condition in which one of the x chromosomes is fully or partially missing.

emma jones

what it feels like

sep 16 2020

sarah oostrom is the president of the turner syndrome society of canada.

obesity and covid-19: what to know

emerging research is trying to figure out the link between obesity and severe responses to the virus

monika warzecha

coronavirus

sep 11 2020

new research is tracking obesity's impact on coroanvirus infections.

red flag for common class of drugs and cognitive decline?

a new study suggests a possible link between cognitive decline and anticholinergic drugs, used to treat everything from allergies to depression

monika warzecha

alzheimer's disease

sep 7 2020

why you should never ignore a 'mini' stroke

the u.s. president's mysterious hospital visit has stoked stroke speculation.

diana duong

stroke

sep 3 2020

u.s. president trump visits site of protests against police brutality and racial injustice in kenosha, wisconsin

japan's pm is resigning. what is ulcerative colitis?

japan's longest-serving prime minister shinzo abe, who lives with ulcerative colitis, announced he will resign due to his health.

diana duong

colitis

aug 28 2020

japan's prime minister shinzo abe announced on august 28, 2020 he will resign over health problems, in a bombshell development that kicks off a leadership contest in the world's third-largest economy.

acromegaly: what it feels like

it was an increasing shoe size that got a doctor's attention. this is dianne sauve's story.

emma jones

what it feels like

aug 18 2020

before she was diagnosed with acromegaly, dianne sauve noticed her feet had started to grow and she had trouble losing weight.

pulmonary hypertension: what it feels like

nicole dempsey was just 39 when she was shocked by a diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension. this is her story.

emma jones

hypertension

aug 6 2020

cord blood offers hope for rare diseases and ethnic minorities

new way of transplanting stem cells reduces chemotherapy while increasing safety and donor matches.

emma jones

science

aug 6 2020

a different combination of chemotherapy drugs together with umbilical cord blood may result in a safer, more universal treatment for a variety of genetic disorders.

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.

healthing.ca

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

healthing.ca partners with the canadian centre for caregiving excellence

healthing.ca

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

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

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

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

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

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

healthing.ca partners with the canadian centre for caregiving excellence

healthing.ca

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

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

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

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

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

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

canadian digestive health foundation

obesity canada

public opinions: overcoming weight bias, do you have it in you?

this is a quote from an attendee who joined obesity can...

obesity canada

obesity

oct 7 2021

overcoming weight bias- do you have it in you

infographic: a time for action on obesity

the awareness, care, and treatment in obesity management (action) study surveyed attitudes toward obesity treatment from three key demographics: people living with obesity (pwo), healthcare providers (hcps) and employers.

obesity canada

jan 20 2020

crystal: weight of living

at 36 years old i am a content marketer for a creative agency by day, busy mom of four (aged 16-6) by night. my journey as a person living with obesity began when i became pregnant with my first child.

obesity canada

jan 20 2020

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nancy: weight of living

growing up, i was slim. after i married at 20 and it turned into an abusive situation i retreated into myself and comforted myself with food, instead of taking up jogging (oh, how i wish i had, but it wasn’t a “thing” back then).

obesity canada

jan 20 2020

mental health disorders and excess weight – a proverbial chicken and egg problem

today’s post comes from rebecca christensen. rebecca is a phd student in the dalla lana school of public health, epidemiology program at the university of toronto. she is also one of the current chapter representative on the oc-snp national executive.

obesity canada

jan 20 2020

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applying a weight bias lens to public health policies

weight bias, weight stigma and weight-based discrimination affect people of all ages and across settings, including in schools, at home, workplaces, healthcare systems and in popular media.

obesity canada

jan 20 2020

risk factors of childhood obesity: what are they? how to prevent them? – an updated of 2019

today’s post comes from audrey st-laurent. audrey is a phd student in the department of kinesiology at laval university of quebec city. she is also the communications director of the oc-snp national executive.

obesity canada

jan 20 2020

applying a weight bias lens to public health policies

weight bias, weight stigma and weight-based discrimination affect people of all ages and across settings, including in schools, at home, workplaces, healthcare systems and in popular media.

obesity canada

jan 20 2020

risk factors of childhood obesity: what are they? how to prevent them? – an updated of 2019

obesity canada

jan 20 2020

assessing the state of obesity care: quality, access and standards

i have been working in the field of obesity research, education and advocacy for over a decade. in that time, i have seen the field of obesity change significantly.

obesity canada

jan 20 2020

bust the bias – what is obesity?

our #bustthebias series is a collection of educational videos aimed to provide research and evidence-based information that clears the air on misconceptions about obesity.

obesity canada

jan 20 2020

weight bias

canadians living with obesity face widespread weight bias and weight-based discrimination from strangers, educators, employers, health professionals, media and even friends and family.

obesity canada

jan 20 2020

obesity in canada

obesity is a progressive chronic disease, similar to diabetes or high blood pressure, which is characterized by abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that may impair health.

obesity canada

jan 20 2020

report card on access to obesity treatment for adults in canada 2019

in 2017, obesity canada conducted the first rigorous appraisal of the degree to which adults living with obesity have access to medical treatments. those results revealed dramatic treatment gaps – the discouraging news is, after applying the same analysis two years later, very little has changed.

obesity canada

nov 11 2019

public opinions: overcoming weight bias, do you have it in you?

this is a quote from an attendee who joined obesity can...

obesity canada

obesity

oct 7 2021

infographic: a time for action on obesity

obesity canada

jan 20 2020

crystal: weight of living

obesity canada

jan 20 2020

nancy: weight of living

obesity canada

jan 20 2020

crystal: weight of living

obesity canada

jan 20 2020

nancy: weight of living

obesity canada

jan 20 2020

mental health disorders and excess weight – a proverbial chicken and egg problem

obesity canada

jan 20 2020

applying a weight bias lens to public health policies

weight bias, weight stigma and weight-based discrimination affect people of all ages and across settings, including in schools, at home, workplaces, healthcare systems and in popular media.

obesity canada

jan 20 2020

mental health disorders and excess weight – a proverbial chicken and egg problem

obesity canada

jan 20 2020

applying a weight bias lens to public health policies

weight bias, weight stigma and weight-based discrimination affect people of all ages and across settings, including in schools, at home, workplaces, healthcare systems and in popular media.

obesity canada

jan 20 2020

risk factors of childhood obesity: what are they? how to prevent them? – an updated of 2019

obesity canada

jan 20 2020

assessing the state of obesity care: quality, access and standards

i have been working in the field of obesity research, education and advocacy for over a decade. in that time, i have seen the field of obesity change significantly.

obesity canada

jan 20 2020

risk factors of childhood obesity: what are they? how to prevent them? – an updated of 2019

obesity canada

jan 20 2020

assessing the state of obesity care: quality, access and standards

i have been working in the field of obesity research, education and advocacy for over a decade. in that time, i have seen the field of obesity change significantly.

obesity canada

jan 20 2020

bust the bias – what is obesity?

our #bustthebias series is a collection of educational videos aimed to provide research and evidence-based information that clears the air on misconceptions about obesity.

obesity canada

jan 20 2020

weight bias

canadians living with obesity face widespread weight bias and weight-based discrimination from strangers, educators, employers, health professionals, media and even friends and family.

obesity canada

jan 20 2020

public opinions: overcoming weight bias, do you have it in you?

this is a quote from an attendee who joined obesity can...

obesity canada

obesity

oct 7 2021

infographic: a time for action on obesity

obesity canada

jan 20 2020

crystal: weight of living

obesity canada

jan 20 2020

nancy: weight of living

obesity canada

jan 20 2020

crystal: weight of living

obesity canada

jan 20 2020

nancy: weight of living

obesity canada

jan 20 2020

mental health disorders and excess weight – a proverbial chicken and egg problem

obesity canada

jan 20 2020

applying a weight bias lens to public health policies

weight bias, weight stigma and weight-based discrimination affect people of all ages and across settings, including in schools, at home, workplaces, healthcare systems and in popular media.

obesity canada

jan 20 2020

mental health disorders and excess weight – a proverbial chicken and egg problem

obesity canada

jan 20 2020

applying a weight bias lens to public health policies

weight bias, weight stigma and weight-based discrimination affect people of all ages and across settings, including in schools, at home, workplaces, healthcare systems and in popular media.

obesity canada

jan 20 2020

risk factors of childhood obesity: what are they? how to prevent them? – an updated of 2019

obesity canada

jan 20 2020

assessing the state of obesity care: quality, access and standards

i have been working in the field of obesity research, education and advocacy for over a decade. in that time, i have seen the field of obesity change significantly.

obesity canada

jan 20 2020

risk factors of childhood obesity: what are they? how to prevent them? – an updated of 2019

obesity canada

jan 20 2020

assessing the state of obesity care: quality, access and standards

i have been working in the field of obesity research, education and advocacy for over a decade. in that time, i have seen the field of obesity change significantly.

obesity canada

jan 20 2020

bust the bias – what is obesity?

our #bustthebias series is a collection of educational videos aimed to provide research and evidence-based information that clears the air on misconceptions about obesity.

obesity canada

jan 20 2020

weight bias

canadians living with obesity face widespread weight bias and weight-based discrimination from strangers, educators, employers, health professionals, media and even friends and family.

obesity canada

jan 20 2020

turner syndrome: what it feels like

sarah oostrom lives with the condition in which one of the x chromosomes is fully or partially missing.

emma jones

what it feels like

sep 16 2020

obesity and covid-19: what to know

emerging research is trying to figure out the link between obesity and severe responses to the virus

monika warzecha

coronavirus

sep 11 2020

red flag for common class of drugs and cognitive decline?

a new study suggests a possible link between cognitive decline and anticholinergic drugs, used to treat everything from allergies to depression

monika warzecha

alzheimer's disease

sep 7 2020

why you should never ignore a 'mini' stroke

the u.s. president's mysterious hospital visit has stoked stroke speculation.

diana duong

stroke

sep 3 2020

canadian centre for caregiving excellence

healthing.ca partners with the canadian centre for caregiving excellence

healthing.ca

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

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

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

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

healthing.ca partners with the canadian centre for caregiving excellence

healthing.ca

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

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

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

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

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

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

healthing.ca partners with the canadian centre for caregiving excellence

healthing.ca

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

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

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

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

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

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

japan's pm is resigning. what is ulcerative colitis?

japan's longest-serving prime minister shinzo abe, who lives with ulcerative colitis, announced he will resign due to his health.

diana duong

colitis

aug 28 2020

acromegaly: what it feels like

it was an increasing shoe size that got a doctor's attention. this is dianne sauve's story.

emma jones

what it feels like

aug 18 2020

pulmonary hypertension: what it feels like

nicole dempsey was just 39 when she was shocked by a diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension. this is her story.

emma jones

hypertension

aug 6 2020

cord blood offers hope for rare diseases and ethnic minorities

new way of transplanting stem cells reduces chemotherapy while increasing safety and donor matches.

emma jones

science

aug 6 2020

canadian digestive health foundation

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diseases & conditions

turner syndrome: what it feels like

obesity and covid-19: what to know

red flag for common class of drugs and cognitive decline?

why you should never ignore a 'mini' stroke

japan's pm is resigning. what is ulcerative colitis?

acromegaly: what it feels like

pulmonary hypertension: what it feels like

cord blood offers hope for rare diseases and ethnic minorities

healthing.ca partners with the canadian centre for caregiving excellence

supporting caregivers and care providers

events for caregivers and care providers

caregiver resources

savvy siblings builds financial security for people with disabilities

understanding the needs of caregivers in nunavut

healthing.ca partners with the canadian centre for caregiving excellence

supporting caregivers and care providers

events for caregivers and care providers

caregiver resources

events for caregivers and care providers

caregiver resources

savvy siblings builds financial security for people with disabilities

understanding the needs of caregivers in nunavut

healthing.ca partners with the canadian centre for caregiving excellence

supporting caregivers and care providers

events for caregivers and care providers

caregiver resources

events for caregivers and care providers

caregiver resources

savvy siblings builds financial security for people with disabilities

understanding the needs of caregivers in nunavut

probiotics: what do i need to know about this hot topic?

what is gastroparesis infographic

evidence based ways to manage ibs infographic

living with crohn’s disease infographic

living with ulcerative colitis infographic

probiotics: what do i need to know about this hot topic?

what is gastroparesis infographic

evidence based ways to manage ibs infographic

living with crohn’s disease infographic

evidence based ways to manage ibs infographic

living with crohn’s disease infographic

living with ulcerative colitis infographic

probiotics: what do i need to know about this hot topic?

what is gastroparesis infographic

evidence based ways to manage ibs infographic

living with crohn’s disease infographic

evidence based ways to manage ibs infographic

living with crohn’s disease infographic

living with ulcerative colitis infographic

public opinions: overcoming weight bias, do you have it in you?

infographic: a time for action on obesity

crystal: weight of living

nancy: weight of living

mental health disorders and excess weight – a proverbial chicken and egg problem

applying a weight bias lens to public health policies

risk factors of childhood obesity: what are they? how to prevent them? – an updated of 2019

applying a weight bias lens to public health policies

risk factors of childhood obesity: what are they? how to prevent them? – an updated of 2019

assessing the state of obesity care: quality, access and standards

bust the bias – what is obesity?

weight bias

obesity in canada

report card on access to obesity treatment for adults in canada 2019

public opinions: overcoming weight bias, do you have it in you?

infographic: a time for action on obesity

crystal: weight of living

nancy: weight of living

crystal: weight of living

nancy: weight of living

mental health disorders and excess weight – a proverbial chicken and egg problem

applying a weight bias lens to public health policies

mental health disorders and excess weight – a proverbial chicken and egg problem

applying a weight bias lens to public health policies

risk factors of childhood obesity: what are they? how to prevent them? – an updated of 2019

assessing the state of obesity care: quality, access and standards

risk factors of childhood obesity: what are they? how to prevent them? – an updated of 2019

assessing the state of obesity care: quality, access and standards

bust the bias – what is obesity?