gatineau woman charged for falsely working as nurse, police allege

understanding the childhood obesity epidemic: environment, genetics and education

the entire society has to work together to end childhood obesity, and the onus cannot be put on parents or just one group of people.

angelica bottaro

obesity

sep 18 2024

the toll of obesity: long-term impact, access to care and insurance support

“people living with obesity have a right to tackle their disease, to be treated just like someone who has migraines or hypertension. it’s just basic human rights."

angelica bottaro

obesity

sep 6 2024

leaders in health: dr. sean wharton and compassion in obesity medicine

while the mantra “eat less and move more” continues to be advised by some healthcare practitioners for people living with obesity, dr. sean wharton has brought greater compassion and understanding to the healthcare community and his own clinic.

karen hawthorne

obesity

aug 21 2024

dr. sean wharton started his clinic in 2008 to put weight and its associated risks of type 2 diabetes, fatty liver disease and osteoarthritis, among others, at the forefront because people with obesity deserve medical treatment.

world obesity day 2024: 'my hope is that we can drop the judgment and look for solutions’

five advocates shared their thoughts on what they felt was the most important issue facing the obesity community.

dave yasvinski

obesity matters

mar 4 2024

obesity has emerged as a global health crisis, with the fastest growth rates in low- and middle-income countries.

leaders in health: dr. sean wharton and compassion in obesity medicine

karen hawthorne

obesity

aug 21 2024

world obesity day 2024: 'my hope is that we can drop the judgment and look for solutions’

five advocates shared their thoughts on what they felt was the most important issue facing the obesity community.

dave yasvinski

obesity matters

mar 4 2024

obesity matters policy roundtable: breaking barriers to obesity treatment and acceptance

tackling stigma in the media, educating health care providers and lobbying policymakers are just a few of the challenges that this national advocacy organization is taking on.

robin roberts

obesity

nov 14 2023

unlock a healthier way of eating: the flexitarian diet

among the many health benefits provided by a flexitarian diet, a lowered risk of chronic disease is perhaps the most notable.

obesity matters

sep 20 2023

as such, the flexitarian diet fits well into a wide range of cultures, preferences and dietary needs while providing variety. getty

obesity matters policy roundtable: breaking barriers to obesity treatment and acceptance

tackling stigma in the media, educating health care providers and lobbying policymakers are just a few of the challenges that this national advocacy organization is taking on.

robin roberts

obesity

nov 14 2023

unlock a healthier way of eating: the flexitarian diet

among the many health benefits provided by a flexitarian diet, a lowered risk of chronic disease is perhaps the most notable.

obesity matters

sep 20 2023

obesity 'in your own words' book aims to raise awareness and spark compassion

eight extraordinary canadians bravely shared pieces of their life with obesity in the form of letters to their younger selves, and despite stigma, discrimination and hurtful stereotypes, these are stories of hope, resilience and recovery.

maja begovic

obesity

mar 17 2023

food addiction is not about willpower, says recovering food addict dr. vera tarman

if you think about food all the time, behave in embarrassing ways around food and don’t want people to see how you eat, you may be a food addict, says dr. tarman.

karen hawthorne

obesity

mar 14 2023

compulsive overeating is like any addiction — you can't stop even if you want to. but with information and support, there's hope for recovery, says dr. tarman. getty

obesity 'in your own words' book aims to raise awareness and spark compassion

maja begovic

obesity

mar 17 2023

food addiction is not about willpower, says recovering food addict dr. vera tarman

if you think about food all the time, behave in embarrassing ways around food and don’t want people to see how you eat, you may be a food addict, says dr. tarman.

karen hawthorne

obesity

mar 14 2023

weight loss isn't just about eating less and moving more

dietitian and weight loss coach tedi nikova uses a combination of cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance therapy and commitment therapy to help clients overcome unhealthy relationships with food.

karen hawthorne

obesity

mar 13 2023

diet culture gets us to believe that there are the good foods and bad foods for weight loss. but "a cupcake is just a cupcake," says tedi nikova. getty

obesity treatment: 'stop talking to patients like they are children'

dr. sean wharton is working towards changing how we understand obesity, from how doctors treat patients to society's perspectives: "african-american women carry their weight on their hips and thighs. yet, they’re demonized when they should just be called beautiful."

karen hawthorne

obesity

mar 10 2023

dr. sean wharton is the medical director of the wharton medical clinic, a researcher and advocate for health equity in canada. supplied

weight loss isn't just about eating less and moving more

dietitian and weight loss coach tedi nikova uses a combination of cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance therapy and commitment therapy to help clients overcome unhealthy relationships with food.

karen hawthorne

obesity

mar 13 2023

obesity treatment: 'stop talking to patients like they are children'

karen hawthorne

obesity

mar 10 2023

happiness doesn't depend on your weight, says gillian mandich, happiness expert

social connection determines happiness more than money, gender, race, where we live, education, and even the number on the scale.

karen hawthorne

obesity

mar 9 2023

how happy you are is influenced by genetics, your environment, and your thoughts, actions and behaviours. getty

obesity matters imagines acceptance and equity in care on world obesity day

in just a few short years, obesity matters has united individuals, families, communities, and organizations to create awareness around obesity as a chronic condition, but there's more work to be done.

priti chawla

obesity matters

mar 2 2023

happiness doesn't depend on your weight, says gillian mandich, happiness expert

social connection determines happiness more than money, gender, race, where we live, education, and even the number on the scale.

karen hawthorne

obesity

mar 9 2023

obesity matters imagines acceptance and equity in care on world obesity day

priti chawla

obesity matters

mar 2 2023

living with obesity: 'i know what it feels like for someone to assume you are lesser than you are because you have a couple of extra kilos'

aashni shah has a message for others who are living with obesity: "stop looking at the number on the scale, find the things that inspire you, and start focusing on what you want your life to look like."

robin roberts

obesity

sep 21 2022

aashni shah is an entrepreneur, running two start-ups, elixir labs and hypedocs. supplied

five myths about obesity

obesity is a complex disease, and a lack of proper information can lead to the formation of some potentially harmful myths.

nick beare and obesity matters

obesity matters

may 19 2022

obesity is a chronic disease that is hard to manage with just diet and exercise, says dr. sandy van. getty

living with obesity: 'i know what it feels like for someone to assume you are lesser than you are because you have a couple of extra kilos'

robin roberts

obesity

sep 21 2022

five myths about obesity

obesity is a complex disease, and a lack of proper information can lead to the formation of some potentially harmful myths.

nick beare and obesity matters

obesity matters

may 19 2022

no shame or blame: the real truth about fats

learning the difference between good fats and unhealthy fats is key to a balanced diet.

nick beare and obesity matters

obesity matters

mar 4 2022

selection of healthy fat sources on wooden background

'i’ve been healed from the inside out': tanya bender shares how cbt changed her relationship with food

for tanya bender, identifying trigger foods and addiction tendencies has been a game-changer.

obesity matters

dec 17 2021

'i will not allow those food choices to control my thoughts any longer,' says tanya bender. supplied

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gatineau woman charged for falsely working as nurse, police allege

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leaders in health: dr. sean wharton and compassion in obesity medicine

world obesity day 2024: 'my hope is that we can drop the judgment and look for solutions’

obesity matters policy roundtable: breaking barriers to obesity treatment and acceptance

unlock a healthier way of eating: the flexitarian diet

obesity matters policy roundtable: breaking barriers to obesity treatment and acceptance

unlock a healthier way of eating: the flexitarian diet

obesity 'in your own words' book aims to raise awareness and spark compassion

food addiction is not about willpower, says recovering food addict dr. vera tarman

obesity 'in your own words' book aims to raise awareness and spark compassion

food addiction is not about willpower, says recovering food addict dr. vera tarman

weight loss isn't just about eating less and moving more

obesity treatment: 'stop talking to patients like they are children'

weight loss isn't just about eating less and moving more

obesity treatment: 'stop talking to patients like they are children'

happiness doesn't depend on your weight, says gillian mandich, happiness expert

obesity matters imagines acceptance and equity in care on world obesity day

happiness doesn't depend on your weight, says gillian mandich, happiness expert

obesity matters imagines acceptance and equity in care on world obesity day

living with obesity: 'i know what it feels like for someone to assume you are lesser than you are because you have a couple of extra kilos'

five myths about obesity

living with obesity: 'i know what it feels like for someone to assume you are lesser than you are because you have a couple of extra kilos'

five myths about obesity

no shame or blame: the real truth about fats

'i’ve been healed from the inside out': tanya bender shares how cbt changed her relationship with food

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gatineau woman charged for falsely working as nurse, police allege

among her duties at an unidentified medical and dental clinic in ottawa was giving medications to patients, including injections, police said.

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

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understanding the childhood obesity epidemic: environment, genetics and education

the toll of obesity: long-term impact, access to care and insurance support

leaders in health: dr. sean wharton and compassion in obesity medicine

world obesity day 2024: 'my hope is that we can drop the judgment and look for solutions’

leaders in health: dr. sean wharton and compassion in obesity medicine

world obesity day 2024: 'my hope is that we can drop the judgment and look for solutions’

obesity matters policy roundtable: breaking barriers to obesity treatment and acceptance

unlock a healthier way of eating: the flexitarian diet

obesity matters policy roundtable: breaking barriers to obesity treatment and acceptance

unlock a healthier way of eating: the flexitarian diet

obesity 'in your own words' book aims to raise awareness and spark compassion

food addiction is not about willpower, says recovering food addict dr. vera tarman

obesity 'in your own words' book aims to raise awareness and spark compassion

food addiction is not about willpower, says recovering food addict dr. vera tarman

weight loss isn't just about eating less and moving more

obesity treatment: 'stop talking to patients like they are children'

weight loss isn't just about eating less and moving more

obesity treatment: 'stop talking to patients like they are children'

happiness doesn't depend on your weight, says gillian mandich, happiness expert

obesity matters imagines acceptance and equity in care on world obesity day

happiness doesn't depend on your weight, says gillian mandich, happiness expert

obesity matters imagines acceptance and equity in care on world obesity day

living with obesity: 'i know what it feels like for someone to assume you are lesser than you are because you have a couple of extra kilos'

five myths about obesity

living with obesity: 'i know what it feels like for someone to assume you are lesser than you are because you have a couple of extra kilos'

five myths about obesity

no shame or blame: the real truth about fats

'i’ve been healed from the inside out': tanya bender shares how cbt changed her relationship with food