Raising Health

Overview of rare diseases in Canada

Did you know that rare diseases affect approximately one million Canadians, half of them children?

One of the biggest threats to quality of life for people over 50 is osteoporosis, a condition defined by reduced bone density that makes bones more brittle and leads to frequent fractures, often fr

2020 is not only a new year, but a whole new decade. If you’re a smoker, it’s very possible that this is the year that you’re finally going to quit smoking for good. Hey, why not?

Now that the gifts have been opened and put away, the glow of holiday lights has dimmed, it’s time to get back to reality.

We’ve all been there. We plan an event, be it a wedding, a night out, a party or a family trip.

We like to think of the holidays as a time of year when we all take time out from our busy schedules to recharge our batteries, spend time with friends and family, and reflect on the year that’s be

The prevalence of type 2 diabetes continues to increase worldwide.

As a society, we spend a lot of time, energy, and money thinking, talking and writing about ways to be healthier, feel better and live longer. You don’t need to look far for the evidence.

On the first of November, 11 Calgary veterans moved into their new community, the Homes for Heroes village.

Stephen Frank, President and CEO, Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association (CLHIA)