Federal data shows tens of thousands of people in Canada's largest provinces received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine after public announcements of a vaccine passport, even before the new policy came into place.
Some family physicians in Alberta say they are dealing with an increasing number of aggressive, misinformed and untrusting patients who want a note exempting them from getting a COVID-19 vaccine.
Ontario's alcohol licensing agency has removed the ability of a Kingston, Ont., sports pub to serve alcohol because the business owner broke pandemic rules.
A judicial review brought on by the The Ontario Nurses' Association that demanded better access to personal protective equipment to protect its members has been dismissed.
Chefs, cooks, foodies, food historians, and other people passionate about food will tell you - condiments give life to food.
Saskatchewan's chief medical health officer says it's a "tragedy" that people in the province are facing cancelled surgeries and a deeply strained health-care system even as vaccines against COVID-19 are widely available.
For years, I’ve been saying there is no magic pill.
But, maybe I was wrong.
The magic pill is recognizing the magic pills. And avoiding them.
When you see or hear any “expert” claiming to have identified a single problem that will solve all of your issues, that’s when you know the approach is wrong.
With so many people blaming everything from fat to carbs, hormones to toxins, inflammation and dairy, animal foods, and sugar — it becomes an easy threshold to separate the shortsighted from the beneficial. If you listened to them all, you wouldn’t be able to eat anything.
Weight loss, muscle gain, and general health are complicated. There are rules and habits that will get you there. But, there’s no such thing as one-size-fits-all.
Learn to see the magic pills (and avoid them) and you’ll have less stress and, hopefully, better health.
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Alberta's northern health zone, which encompasses regions where vaccination uptake is well below the provincial average, is operating at over 100 per cent of its intensive care capacity.
An increase in cases of a rare heart condition in young adults who have received the COVID-19 Moderna vaccines has prompted Ontario to recommend the Pfizer-BioNTech shots for those aged 18 to 24 "out of an abundance of caution."
Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer and its partner BioNTech have submitted data on the effectiveness of their COVID-19 vaccine in children to U.S. regulators, clearing the way for a possible authorization by Halloween, according to a member of the company's board of directors. Canadian parents, however, could be waiting longer to secure shots for their kids.
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta is exploring ways to speed up its investigations into physicians accused of spreading misinformation or treating patients with unproven COVID-19 remedies.
The Canadian Medical Association is calling for lockdowns in Alberta and Saskatchewan to protect their "crumbling" health-care systems.
YouTube is moving to block and remove all content that spreads misinformation about vaccines against COVID-19 and other illnesses, such as measles and chicken pox.
The World Health Organization reported that the global number of new coronavirus cases and deaths continued to fall in the past week, with an estimated 3.3 million new infections and about 55,000 deaths, marking a 10 per cent drop in both.
As overdose deaths keep surging in Canada, the movement to decriminalize illicit drugs is gaining steam, with one of the country’s largest mental health facilities joining national advocates and several major cities in pressuring Ottawa to act.
With the beginning of fall and a more transmissible strain of the coronavirus taking hold, Canadians may wonder about the outlook of the pandemic over the next few months. Some experts are expressing cautious optimism. Others predict more challenging times ahead. Here are the factors at play.
Only 24 per cent of eligible people living in Manitoba's Rural Municipality of Stanley have received one dose of COVID-19 vaccine. But an explanation for the low vaccination rate cannot be attributed to a single cause, residents and historians say.
Canadian seniors living in long-term care homes and other congregate-care settings should get COVID-19 vaccine booster shots, Canada's vaccine advisory body recommends.
Ontario's medical regulator has barred a family doctor from providing exemptions for COVID-19 vaccines and face masks, alleging that he has deliberately spread misinformation about the ongoing pandemic.
Private proof-of-vaccination app Portpass exposed personal information, including the driver's licences, of what might be hundreds of thousands of users by leaving its website unsecured.
Quebec Health Minister Christian Dubé announced on Tuesday that public health authorities in the province are recommending a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine for people living in long-term care facilities, private seniors' homes and family-type or intermediate residence.
Newfoundland and Labrador added 14 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, all in the Central Health region, where cases continue to climb.
It’s important to maintain an active lifestyle while pregnant. Here is my ultimate guide for prenatal workouts, so you can exercise in the safest and smartest way possible. As always, check with your doctor before making fitness changes or beginning a new routine, especially while you’re pregnant.
I think we can all agree that movement is a GOOD thing, and is extremely beneficial for pregnant mamas and their growing babies.
Here are a couple of reasons why it’s smart to maintain movement habits during pregnancy:
As always, check with a doctor before making any changes to your fitness routine, especially if you’re pregnant. A good rule of thumb is to focus on MAINTAINING, not ADDING. Now isn’t the time to start anything new or extreme, but focus on maintaining an active lifestyle that you enjoy and that makes you feel good. You don’t want your workouts to deplete you, especially during pregnancy.
Generally, sedentary pregnant mamas can begin a walking routine, with their doctor’s approval.
(Pretty much everyone in the gym thought I was going to go into labor on the treadmill. Also, rest in peace to all of the lululemon tanks I totally stretched out.)
I mentioned that a good goal is to maintain your current routine, but there are a couple of exceptions to this rule:
In these cases, it can be advantageous to take a break from these activities or modify.
The “heart rate rule” (not getting your heart rate above a certain number) is outdated. Increased blood flow during pregnancy can cause an artificially increased heart rate. Instead, use the talk test. When you’re working out, you should be able to say your full address without huffing and puffing. If you can’t do this, it’s a good clue to scale back.
Prenatal workouts aren’t safe when you struggle to talk from exertion, you are pushing yourself outside your normal limits, you are putting yourself in a compromising position (setting yourself up for a fall, trauma, etc), or when you find that your routine is draining you instead of energizing you.
During the first trimester, you may find that morning sickness and nausea get in the way of your normal workout routine. In these cases, try to find ways to get in small bits of movement throughout the day. Some ideas: neighborhood walks, yoga, Pilates, barre, strength training, dance cardio. Since this is the time when the egg is implanting and begins to grow, I typically recommend lower-impact activities.
In the second trimester, many mamas feel a welcomed energy boost as morning sickness (hopefully!!) dissipates. You will likely feel the strongest and most energized during this trimester, so it’s important to avoid pushing yourself too hard, even if you feel good. Use the talk test and received exertion – on a scale of 1-10 (10 is sprinting your heart out; 1 is taking a nap), try to keep it in the 5-8 range.
ACOG recommends skipping exercises on your back after the first trimester. The supine position can cause compression on the inferior vena cava, which is a large vein that carries deoxygenated blood from the lower and middle body to the right atrium of the heart. If you’re on your back, the pressure of the baby can compress this vein and reduce oxygen to the fetus. You may start to feel this, and feel uncomfortable, hot, and/or dizzy.
Some women are comfortable performing a short exercise set on their back during pregnancy because it feels completely fine, but to be on the safe side, it’s not recommended. Also, some women experience zero symptoms or feelings when the vein is compressed, so it’s smart to avoid the supine position and also avoid lying on your right side. I wouldn’t risk it, especially because the exercises will always be waiting and it’s such a short amount of time to dedicate yourself to growing a healthy baby. Also, there are ways to safely complete almost ALL exercises during your pregnancy. It just takes a little modification.
Tips on modifying exercises that are typically on your back are here
I would continue to watch the impact during your second trimester, but if you are a runner and want to go for a run, just make sure you’re in an area with a decreased risk of falling or injury.
In your third trimester, things start to get a little more uncomfortable, as balance and gravity changes with your growing belly. I like to take things back to low-impact during this trimester and focus on general movement and healthy habits. Some of these exercises that are easily modified for impact and to avoid exercising on your back are: walking, prenatal yoga, barre, dance cardio, swimming, hiking, strength training.
Mama friends: what exercises felt the best to you during pregnancy? Are these any modifications or things you loved in your routine?
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Confirmed deaths from the coronavirus in Russia hit another record at 852 on Tuesday, up from a previous record of 828 on Friday, Russia's state coronavirus task force reported.
More than 17,000 health-care workers in Quebec will be suspended next month for refusing to be vaccinated against COVID-19, and now provincial officials are scrambling to fill in the gaps.
Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE submitted initial trial data for their COVID-19 vaccine in children aged 5 to 11 to U.S. regulators on Tuesday and said they would make a formal request for emergency use authorization in the coming weeks.
Severe cases of COVID-19 were very rare among Canadian children during the first waves of the pandemic before the delta variant, according to a new study by researchers who warn the findings should not be taken as a reason not to vaccinate youth.
Two infectious disease doctors talk to Ian Hanomansing about the situation inside Alberta and Saskatchewan hospitals and what the provinces need to do to get their COVID-19 surges under control.
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney rejected calls for a "hard lockdown" during an appearance on a radio program Sunday, the same day that his province's former top doctor signed a letter calling for immediate "firebreak" measures to deal with surging cases of COVID-19.
Sharing my ideas for a fall 2021 capsule wardrobe; classic pieces you can wear the entire season and mix and match!
Hi friends! How are ya? How was the weekend? The weather has been gorgeous here, so it was nice to spend lots of time outside. We had gyros and baklava at the Greek festival and spent an evening at the pool with friends. We don’t have a lot of swimming weather left, so we’re living it up while we can!
For today, let’s talk about fashion-y things. While I don’t stick to a true capsule wardrobe – let’s be real, I love to shop way too much – I definitely love choosing more classic pieces that I can rotate throughout the season. When you make thousands of decisions all day long, it’s nice to take the decision power out of what you’re going to wear – you know you have things in your closet you can mix and match without thinking too much about it. It’s very similar to eating the same things days in a row; if you know it works and it makes you feel good, just roll with it!
Here are some of the things I’m loving for this season in a fall capsule wardrobe for 2021. I love shopping with ya’ll, so if you have something you’re loving for this fall, please link it up in the comments section! (* = things I already own and love. If I couldn’t find the exact brand or style, I linked to something very similar.)
*Classic v-neck tee (I have a few colors in this one)
Oversized or off-shoulder sweater in a fall color
Black leather skirt (so cute with a sweater)
*Black skinny pants (these are so classy and flattering)
*Mom jeans or skinny jeans you love
Tan moto jacket (on sale!)
Long wool jacket (I have a similar one to this one and it’s so cozy and classic)
Tan booties with a stacked heel
*Low-top sneakers (less expensive version here)
*Furry black mules (these were $25 and Tom thinks they’re ridiculous but I love them)
Large jaw clip or cute scrunchy
You can mix and match so many of these things! Some fave sample outfits using the pieces above.
Jacket // Camisole // Boots // Crossbody // Pants
Sweater // Mom jeans // Hoops // Low-tops
Sweater dress // tote // booties // claw clip
Dress // moto jacket // tote// necklace // booties
Floral top // mom jeans // heels // crossbody // hoops
Which outfit do you like the best? Have you seen anything you’re loving for fall?
xo
Gina
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Japan plans to lift its COVID-19 state of emergency, which covers 19 prefectures, at the end of September, broadcaster NHK reported on Monday.
Federal health minister Patty Hajdu says Ottawa is ready to help Saskatchewan deal with its COVID surge, but it remains unclear whether the province will formally ask for assistance.
In the event of a COVID-19 outbreak in schools, each province and territory has assembled protocols for case management and mitigation measures. CBC News gives a brief breakdown of what you need to know in each region.
Ontario's daily COVID-19 case counts are lower than what many experts had expected by now, and while they point to a number of factors for the relative relief, they say now is not the time to ease up on those measures.
Eli Lilly Canada is recalling one lot of an injectable prescription drug used to treat blood glucose levels that have dropped too low, which may occur in people with diabetes who are treated with insulin.
The U.S. Travel Association says the ongoing closure of the Mexican and Canadian land borders is costing U.S. businesses an estimated $1.5 billion a month in "travel exports," which the association defines as spending by foreign residents while visiting the U.S.
