Challenges
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Health
Challenges
Assess Your Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
In Canada, someone dies from heart disease or stroke every seven minutes. According to Statistics Canada, in 2008, cardiovascular disease accounted for 29% of all deaths in Canada. En savoir plus
Adjust Your Workstation
For many of us, being at work means working in front of a computer all day. How do you feel after a day at work? You have probably already felt stiffness, tingling, fatigue, etc. All these symptoms are often signs that your workstation is not properly adjusted. En savoir plus
Share Your Anti-Stress Tips
Do you ever feel stressed? En savoir plus
Organize a “Fête des voisins au travail” Event at Your Work
In Canada, 500,000 people are absent from work due to mental health problems everyday. The Canadian Mental Health Association – Quebec Division has initiated “La Fête des voisins au travail” to try to combat this phenomenon. En savoir plus
Check Ingredient Lists for Palm Oil
In recent years, there has been a lot of talk about palm oil and its harmful effects not only on our health, but also the environment. Firstly, palm oil is extracted from the fruit of the palm tree. It represents 25% of the oil consumed worldwide, making it the most consumed oil in the world! [&hell En savoir plus
Purchase an Indoor Plant
Indoor plants don’t just beautify our homes or workspaces; they also increase our air quality! En savoir plus
Buy Organic Chocolate
Do you have difficulty resisting a chocolate indulgence? En savoir plus
Eat More Slowly
Gulping your breakfast as you rush to drop the kids off at school, eating in front of the TV, cleaning your plate before everyone else at the table… Sound familiar? You are not alone. Many people tend to eat too fast. En savoir plus
Make a Toy
Do your children sometimes complain their toys are boring? Are you tempted to cave in and head to the nearest toy store to buy new ones? En savoir plus
Buy Bread From a Local Bakery
What would we do without bread? The only ingredients really needed to make bread is pretty simple: flour, water, salt and a little yeast! However, when looking at the ingredient list of many store-bought breads, the list is much longer and … incomprehensible! En savoir plus
Evaluate Your Stress Index
Stress is part of being human. Eliminating all the stress in our lives or preventing stressful situations from arising in the future is impossible. However, stress management is essential for our physical and mental health. En savoir plus
Calculate Your Daily Calorie Needs
We often hear of calories when talking about the food industry. So what exactly are calories? The number of calories displayed on food labels indicates the amount of energy a particular food provides to the body in one serving. En savoir plus
Make Your Own Homemade Soap or Shampoo
Conventional soaps and shampoos are often composed of chemicals such as preservatives, dyes or perfumes that are harmful to your health and the planet. As part of our daily routines, they contain highly allergenic products, pollutants, carcinogens and poorly biodegradable ingredients. Sadly, the was En savoir plus
Learn About Hunger in Canada
Many people do not realize the extent of hunger’s reach in Canada. Hunger is largely a hidden social problem and many victims suffer silently. Unfortunately there is an increasing number of Canadians who are unable to put food on the table for themselves or their families. En savoir plus
Calculate Your Body Mass Index (BMI)
Calculating your Body Mass Index (BMI) is an easy and quick way to figure out if you’re at a healthy weight. By using an online BMI calculator and entering your height and weight, you can get a better idea whether you are overweight, underweight or an appropriate weight. En savoir plus
Reduce Your Sodium Consumption
According to Health Canada, on average, Canadians consume about 3400 mg of sodium every day – that’s more than double the recommended amount! En savoir plus