Breast Cancer Awareness

Breast Cancer Awareness

1 in 8 Canadian women will develop breast cancer during their lifetime.  It is the second most common cancer in Canada.  Risk factors include: Aging Family history BRCA gene mutation Reproductive status (eg. Late menopause) Hormone exposure (eg. Estrogen) Alcohol...
Healthy Me with GNPLC, first session recap

Healthy Me with GNPLC, first session recap

Thank you to those that attended our first ever Healthy Me with GNPLC event. In September we offered a workshop on Mental Health tips and Eating Well as we Age, with the added bonus for people to connect virtually via WebEx.  We will be having more of these workshops...

Accessing Food During Covid19

Accessing Food During Covid-19 As we continue to social distance ourselves by staying at home our pantries and fridges deplete and will need to be replenished at some point. The following are some suggestions of how to get your groceries with limited contact: Food...
Tips for Coping with COVID-19

Tips for Coping with COVID-19

What is COVID-19 COVID-19 is an infection caused by a coronavirus related to the common cold virus. Those affected by COVID-19 can exhibit symptoms ranging from mild to severe, similar to the cold and flu, such as fever, cough and difficulty breathing. They can also...
Sleep Prep for Back to School

Sleep Prep for Back to School

August 22, 2016 Good sleep is important for everyone, but especially youngsters.  In the weeks leading up to that first day back in September it is important to prepare kids by starting their regular sleep routine.  We all know summer can throw things off for...
Balance

Balance

July 18, 2016 Balance isn’t just for gymnasts and yoga enthusiasts.  Finding balance in your life can reduce stress, improve mental and physical health and help you to achieve your goals.  Sometimes it can help to take a step back and realize that it is not too...