The most common degenerative brain disease causing dementia was identified by Dr Alzheimer in 1906. The Alzheimer Society of Canada was not founded until 1978. The society initially focused on... Read More
Council on Health Promotion
Simplistic approaches to the treatment of obesity focusing on restrictive diets or increased exercise power the lucrative weight-loss industry and provide endless hours of reality television, but... Read More
Climate change in BC is predicted to bring warmer, rainier winters; drier summers; and more extreme weather events.[1] As a result, interactions between people, the environment, and pathogens will... Read More
The PulsePoint Respond smart phone app is ready to turn bystanders into potential lifesavers when a sudden cardiac arrest occurs in a public place in BC. BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) launched... Read More
Take a moment and ask yourself, how many days per week do you engage in moderate (or higher intensity) physical activities (like a brisk walk), and then, on those days, how many minutes do you engage... Read More