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Public health units across Ontario call on the province for more ‘sufficient’ funding

sarah03/03/2023 18 Views

Ontario’s public health units are calling on the government to stop using one-time funding to bridge a gap it created four years ago, and to provide them with a predictable source of money as they address a backlog of services built up over the COVID-19 pandemic.

Premier Doug Ford’s government announced in 2019 it was cutting the provincial share of public health funding. It moved from a 75-25 cost-sharing formula with municipalities to 70 per cent from the province and 30 per cent from municipalities.

Following an outcry, Ford backed down on in-year retroactive cuts and offered mitigation funding to

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11 minutes of aerobics daily lowers disease risk, the study says

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When you can’t fit your entire workout into a busy day, do you think there’s no point in doing anything at all? You should rethink that mindset. Just 11 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous intensity aerobic activity per day can lower your risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease or premature death, a large new study has found.

Aerobic activities include walking, dancing, running, jogging, cycling and swimming. You can gauge the intensity level of an activity by

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Forgot the 5-a-day, try the 3:2 ratio

sarah22/02/2023 63 Views

Eating five fruits and vegetables each day has been the message peddled by health gurus for decades.

But now experts say it’s time to rebrand the advice.

Dr Duane Mellor, one of Britain’s top dietary researchers, recommends following the little-known 3:2 ratio.

That is, eat at least three vegetables and two pieces of fruit every day.

He claims it can offer more variety — because there is a more diverse range of vegetables — and they tend to be lower in calories and sugar than fruit.

Health bosses advise eating at least five portions to boost levels of vitamins, minerals

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Premier Scott Moe addresses federal funding, changes for health care

sarah16/02/2023 45 Views

Premier Scott Moe reiterated his disappointment in the federal government’s offer for additional health care funding, but made it clear that any increase in funding was needed.

“It’s a two per cent lift,” Moe said. “It’s all needed, and we do need to look at how we are delivering health care, and are there better ways in delivering that health care.”

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Poor oral health may affect brain later on: early study

sarah05/02/2023 22 Views

An early study has shown keeping your gums and teeth healthy may have added benefits for your brain health.

Preliminary research, set to be presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference next week, suggests adults who are genetically prone to poor oral health could be at a greater risk of showing signs of declining brain health.

Since the results are preliminary, the researchers say more evidence, including through clinical trials, and a more diverse pool of subjects, is needed.

“What hasn’t been clear is whether poor oral health affected brain health, meaning the functional status of a person’s

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Coconut Orange Breakfast Bars – JennifersKitchen

sarah31/01/2023 45 Views

Gluten-Free, Sugar-Free, Oil-Free Coconut Breakfast Bars

One thing I do not do:

Spend more than 10 minutes in the morning preparing breakfast. When it’s breakfast time, I want to eat – not measure, stir, cook, chop, or bake.

That means that make-ahead breakfasts are a regular part of my meals. Preparing breakfast ahead of time means that either my crockpot or my freezer always has something delicious waiting for me in the morning.

Like these Coconut Orange Breakfast Bars.

Naturally sweet, these Coconut Orange Breakfast Bars are packed with both flavor and nutrition. And they’re freezer-friendly, so you can have a stash in the freezer for

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Toxic metals in chocolate? Health Canada finds levels not concerning following US report – National

sarah31/01/2023 70 Views

Last month, Consumer Reports (CR) revealed that dozens of dark chocolate products sold in the US contain cadmium and lead — two heavy metals that can cause a variety of health problems, such as kidney damage and immune system suppression, in both children and adults.

Some of the products listed in the report include chocolates from Hershey’s, Theo, Trader Joe’s, and Lindt, among other popular brands — many of which are sold here in Canada. However, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Health Canada’s assessments, the metal levels detected in those products don’t pose a risk to

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Sounders land health system as new jersey sponsor

sarah21/01/2023 20 Views

RENTON, Wash. (AP) — The Seattle Sounders have partnered with the Washington-based Providence health system as their new jersey sponsor.

The Providence name will appear on the front of Seattle’s jerseys beginning with the FIFA Club World Cup next month in Morocco.

Providence will be the third jersey sponsor in franchise history and it replaces online retailer Zulily, which was the sponsor from 2019 through last season. Xbox was the team’s jersey sponsor for the first 10 years of the franchise’s existence.

The agreement with Providence will also include a community focus with

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