Q: Are people with diabetes more likely to get COVID-19? A: There is not enough data to show whether people with diabetes are more likely to get COVID-19 than the general population. The problem people with diabetes face is they’re more likely to have worse complications if they get it, not a greater chance of […]
Join us for the 15th annual Helping Hands Jamaica Foundation Gala ‘Jamrock’ on Friday , October 22, 2021, at Palais Royale in Toronto. The theme of this year’s event will celebrate One Love, the inclusiveness of all cultures, races, genders joining together to ‘be the change’ in the country we love. Guests and sponsors will […]
You finished eating dinner 15 minutes before your run, and now you’re cramping and gasping for air. Maybe early morning is your only time to work out, but you woke up hangry and don’t know if you can make it through a weightlifting session. Determining how to time your eating to maximize exercise benefits can […]
Up to $4.9 billion in next four years The Ontario government will provide up to $270 million this year to long-term care homes across the province to increase staffing levels, leading to more direct care for residents. This includes $726,676 for long-term care homes in Ajax. This is part of the province’s commitment to ensure […]
COVID-19 has changed many of our daily routines in a way no one anticipated. Many of us are at home more to minimize exposure. Isolation and being at home can illicit the temptation to eat snacks high in sodium, junk food and low-quality meals that provide instant gratification for our taste buds rather than nutrient-dense […]
Our lifestyle can have a big impact on how we feel. When we don’t take care of ourselves, we can experience a number of problems, including sleep difficulties, fatigue, low energy, trouble concentrating, and increased tension and stress. These problems can leave us vulnerable to anxiety. Making healthy choices will help you feel better. Remember, […]
A wide-ranging new report that tracks the quality of life in Toronto is sounding the alarm about a looming crisis for the city’s young people in the years ahead. Compiling information gleaned from hundreds of studies, interviews and articles, the Toronto Foundation’s 2021 Vital Signs report warns of “alarming increases in mental health challenges” for […]
The Jean Augustine Centre for Young Women’s Empowerment (JACYWE) is celebrating the International Day of the Girl on Monday Octobers 11th from 8:00am to 12:30pm by reuniting some of their girls at the Centre for the first time since the pandemic hit. After almost two years of virtual programming, the girls will participate in STEM […]
How often should you work out to achieve your fitness goals? Whether you’re getting back into working out or starting a new fitness plan, finding a balance can be difficult. Busy lives and lack of motivation can easily get in the way of the best-laid plans. Whether you prefer to join a fitness club or […]
Growing up in downtown Hamilton, Vincent Kuber says there was a lack of training and other opportunities for young athletes who identified as Black, Indigenous, or People of Colour (BIPOC). “I grew up with so many athletes where, if they were given the opportunity to go further with it after high school, I feel like […]
