BCHLA Blog Posts
Envision a Smoke Free Lifestyle
We all know the health benefits of quitting smoking or not starting, but the My Smoke Free Lifestyle Contest has made people think about the social and economic benefits as well. Whether it’s for yourself, your friend or children, whatever your reason – it’s always a good time to...
Premiers Meeting in Victoria – An Ounce of Prevention…
Several days ago, BCHLA sent an open letter to the premiers urging them to prioritize chronic disease prevention in their deliberations on the sustainability of the health care system at the Council of the Federation meeting happening this weekend (Jan 15-16) in Victoria.
Over the last several months we’ve been reflecting on the...
A Glimpse of Life with Dementia
What would you do if one day you had trouble counting change to buy a newspaper, or became disoriented on a familiar route behind the wheel of a car? Would you think it was Alzheimer’s disease?
Jim Mann from Surrey, B.C. was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease when he was just 58 years old, and at the height of his career in communications. Although he’s a seasoned traveler, he started losing his way at familiar airports. And despite being the owner of a thriving...
Knowing your neighbours can improve your health
What are you doing to celebrate the holidays? If it includes a block party with your neighbours then you can count eggnog and cookies as a healthy option!
The most recent newsletter from the Vancouver Foundation outlines that the top concern of people in Metro Vancouver is the lack of connection in our communities. This comes in a few different forms, not knowing...
A Fun Way to Support Canadians Living with Diabetes!
Today's guest blog was submitted by Lindsay O'Donnell, Team Diabetes Coordinator, Canadian Diabetes Association
When I started working as the Team Diabetes Coordinator for BC at the Canadian Diabetes Association, I had no idea how much I would be inspired by its team members.
Team Diabetes is a fundraising...
Building mental well-being can help with the winter blues
November 27, 2011
Free public forum on the importance of mental well-being for everyone
St. Andrew’s Wesley Church in downtown Vancouver, and is open to the public
Doors open at 6:30, event begins at 7:00 pm
Feeling low in energy and having difficulty concentrating during these darker winter months? You’re not the only one.
As many as 15% of Canadians say they experience what is often described as...
Love your Bones!
November is a time to remember many special loved ones who have fought the good fight on many fronts. As it is also Osteoporosis Month in Canada, I am reminded about many family members and friends who gallantly lived or are living with this most debilitating and threatening disease. So to honour them and share some insight into the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis I submit the...
Want a higher quality of life? Vote for it.
My usual week includes commuter-biking, gardening, playing with the kids and walking around the neighbourhood – in other words, physical activity I can do without much scheduling or added effort. But recently I convinced myself to add weights to my ‘fitness routine’. I did it for all the usual health reasons and because as a woman, I’m terrified of losing mobility in my later years (weight bearing & resistance exercises are great for...
