Flu versus Cold

By: Luigi Imbrogno, B.Sc., B.H.St. It’s that time of year, the weather is changing, the leaves are falling, and cold and flu season is here! Cold and flu season is …

What is a teen clinic?

By Kendra Monk, PHEc “Hello! My name is Kendra, and I am a teen clinic counsellor. Have you ever been to a teen clinic before?” This is often how I …

Mindful Eating

Professional Home Economist and Registered Dietitian, Lindsey Mazur was interviewed for Canadian Living’s article on Improve your eating habits through mindful eating. What is mindful eating? She says it “is about …

Sleepless in Manitoba

By Lavonne Kroeker, PHEc Recently, Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives, Manitoba Farm and Rural Support Services and Canadian Health and Safety in Agriculture held a series of workshops on …

Physical Activity in a Tech Savvy Workplace

by Michelle J. Kwan, BFA, BASc Candidate While the increased use of technology in the workplace may have significantly boosted office efficiency, it has inadvertently decreased national physical activity levels. According to …