World No Tobacco We have come along way baby.... Smoking is no longer glamourous or a pass-time of the rich and famous. It is no longer condoned in restaurants and public places. And most people understand the link to major health issues. Though it has lost its 'public' appeal, it is still a major issue and addiction within our … [Read more...] about Butt Out: World No Tobacco Day – May 31
Archives for May 2016
National Egg Month: How To Start Your Day Off Right – May
What Type of Breakfast Person Are You? Based on research at Dalhousie University and the University of Guelph, about 5% of young school children skip breakfast. Another study found that by grade 4, an average of 24% of students miss the morning meal, and this number sharply rises to 41% for eighth graders. During the teen years, breakfast … [Read more...] about National Egg Month: How To Start Your Day Off Right – May
Dog Bite Prevention Week: 8 Ways To Make A Friend Not Foe
Have You Ever Had A Dog Bite You? I was only two. In my mind, I vaguely remember being in our livingroom with my mom while she was crying and talking on the phone to the hospital. I remember being in the emergency room. And before all of this, I have a fleeting memory of being out at the barn and our dog. Somehow, our dog … [Read more...] about Dog Bite Prevention Week: 8 Ways To Make A Friend Not Foe
5 Tips To Make Sure That Reading Is Fun – May
"Reading opens a window to the world; giving us a vision of things we never dreamed possible." Reading for fun has become like a long-lost luxury, especially in this busy age of 24/7. Relaxation and 'luxury' activities are often met with the guilt that we should be doing something worthwhile and productive...not indulging and pampering … [Read more...] about 5 Tips To Make Sure That Reading Is Fun – May
Vacation Deprivation Week – May 10-16
Do You Take All Of Your Vacation Days? Surveys show that almost one quarter of employed Canadians report not taking all of their vacation days even though almost half of us would say that we are vacation deprived. With the stress associated with the current economy and the impact on the workplace, it is even more important to invest in your … [Read more...] about Vacation Deprivation Week – May 10-16
Do You Know How To Protect Yourself On Melanoma Monday – May
Love this advice...If your shadow is shorter than you are, you should seek the shade. Do you annually check your skin? Wear your sunscreen faithfully? Do you go and see your doctor for regular check ups? If so, you are helping to ensure that you prevent skin cancer or at least ensure that you catch it in its early stages. Usually, I am good with … [Read more...] about Do You Know How To Protect Yourself On Melanoma Monday – May
Leaders Effectively Handling Workplace Change
Moving, having children, starting a new job, quitting a job, getting married, getting divorced, buying a car, buying a house, upgrading your technology, implementing a new system…. It is hard to estimate the number of changes that we go through in a day, but Time Magazine puts the number of decisions that we make each day in the thousands. Each … [Read more...] about Leaders Effectively Handling Workplace Change
Vacation Deprivation Week – May
Do You Use All Of Your Vacation Time? Years of championing for Canadians vacationing rights and Canadians are still not using all of their vacation time. The 6th annual Expedia.ca and Ipsos Reid survey revealed that Canadians are giving back days 2.43 days in unused vacation. As well, 67% of employed Canadians feel more, … [Read more...] about Vacation Deprivation Week – May