World Mental Health Day October 10, 2024

World Mental Health Day October 10, 2024

It is Time to Prioritize Mental Health in the Workplace. It’s good advice and the 2024 theme for World Mental Health Day. Did you know that over 60% of the global population works in paid employment? People spend more hours each day at work than socializing with...
Talking about autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

Talking about autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

September is Autism Awareness Month so we are sharing some information and research about this spectrum of brain disorders. The term “spectrum” in ASD refers to the wide range of symptoms and severity. Many similar brain disorders were previously...
Invisible disabilities

Invisible disabilities

Many people suffer from disabilities or illnesses that are not readily noticeable but limit their ability to do one or more everyday activities and they range from mild to very severe. These include arthritis, Crohn’s and colitis, diabetes, mental health issues, AIDS,...
The cause and effects of arthritis

The cause and effects of arthritis

September is Arthritis Awareness Month so this blog gives you just a little information about this disease which affects more than 6 million Canadians. John Hopkins Hospital defines arthritis and other rheumatic diseases as common conditions that cause pain, swelling,...