Healthy eating
Healthy eating
Eating healthy is an important part of staying healthy
Adults
Mental health
Mental health
We all have Mental Health. Mental health can be positive to poor. Periods of poor mental health are part of the everyday ups and downs in life. If you experience poor mental health, this does not mean you have a mental illness. A diagnosable mental illness is different, but people often mix up the words mental … Continued
Parenting infants
Parenting infants
Welcome to Parenting (Infants) This section, ‘Welcoming to Parenting,’ guides your transition to parenthood. This information will help you in your journey by providing the knowledge you need as a new parent. The first few weeks after birth is a time of emotional and physical changes. Knowing what to expect and how to care for … Continued
Parenting teens
Parenting teens
When your child becomes a teenager, your parenting role shifts. Your child is discovering their identity and who they want to be. Independence and privacy become important as well as a growing interest in friends. The days that you were the sole rule maker may become a thing of the past as you find yourself … Continued
Parenting young children
Parenting young children
Raising children to be well-rounded adults may seem scary at times. Keeping your child healthy and encouraging their development may feel like a lot to learn. The information in this section will help. Remember, what you hear from other parents, what you read, your own childhood experiences and your child’s temperament will affect the way … Continued
Physical activity for adults
Physical activity for adults
Physical Activity for Adults (18-64) Physical activity is essential for your health and well-being. Being active every day can help: Move, Sit, Sleep The Canadian 24-Hour Movement Guidelines for Adults 18-64 years recommends the right amount of movement, sitting, and sleep. All Movement Counts Physical activity is more than sports and exercise. All movement during the day … Continued
Prevention and screening
Prevention and screening
Nearly half of all cancers can be prevented through healthy living. This includes eating a healthy diet, having a healthy body weight, being physically active, avoiding tobacco use and limiting alcohol. Screening tests help find some types of cancer before you have any symptoms. Tests are available for breast, cervical and colorectal cancer. Talk to your doctor or nurse about which … Continued
Sexual health
Sexual health
Sexual health information for adults
Sleep
Sleep
Check out these tips for sleeping well!
Tobacco, alcohol, cannabis
Tobacco, alcohol, cannabis
Welcome to parenting (infants)
Welcome to parenting (infants)
Resources for parents of infants age 0-1