Health & Wellness

It will take time for the toll of the pandemic to be fully quantified, but stories of how the healthcare workforce has really been put to the test during past 2 years, are in abundance. Nurses in COVID-19 hot spots, across the world, have been asked to do the unimaginable. They have pushed body and mind to the limit to …

Stress, anxiety and uncertainty had become part of our busy lifestyles even before Covid-19 stormed our world. But the pandemic made it worst and elevated the levels of stress in our lives by multiple times. It has taken an unprecedented toll on our mental health. Numerous recent studies have shown global increase in the prevalence and severity of depression and anxiety …

WITH the arrival of the first COVID-19 vaccines in Canada, most are eager to roll up their sleeves. But not every Canadian is feeling confident about getting the jab. According to a recent survey conducted by Angus Reid, less than two thirds of Canadians surveyed said they would get the vaccine right away. Twenty-three per cent indicated they would prefer to wait, while …

By Surbhi Gogia Gurpreet Singh Sabharwal discusses the plight of international students from Indian during Covid 19 crises Most international students transition into university at a time of life when they are also transitioning to adulthood, a period associated with greater than average levels of anxiety. Even in normal times, the international students face extra pressure to manage disparate academic, social …

Recipe by Sweet Souls Vegan, refined sugar-free, gluten-free One bite of this coconut ladoo will have you dreaming of being pampered in an Indian palace. A truly royal treat with the luxurious flavours of rose, pistachios, and freshly crushed cardamom. Enjoy this plant-based delight for the senses.Makes 12-15 LadoosPrep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 30 minsIngredientsFor The Ladoos:1½  cup unsweetened medium shredded …

We have all heard inspiring weight loss stories due to simple lifestyle changes. But the story of a lifestyle change that led to the making of an international sports star, is quite rare. Meet Sumeet Sharma, a 33-year-old Vancouver resident, who did not only lose weight but has become an international gold winning power lifter for Canada, after deciding to …

16 local manufacturers have retooled to serve the Canadian PPE supply chain Sixteen manufacturers participating in the Surrey Makes PPE program have sold over $4 million worth of personal protective equipment (PPE) to help Canadians combat COVID-19. The initiative was launched in response to the growing demand for made-in-Canada PPE from government, health authorities and local businesses seeking to protect …

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) As a new variant of coronavirus spreads panic — keeping governments and health authorities on their toes from around the world — researchers have been stressing for long on the fact that identifying new viruses in animals and quickly determining their potential to infect people is a key way to reduce global health threats. According to a …

THE BC Nurses’ Union (BCNU) announced on Wednesday that it has succeeded in ensuring the professional judgement of nurses is respected through an agreement with Health Employers Association of British Columbia (HEABC) to amend the mandatory flu vaccination policy. The new agreement, reached through collaborative efforts with HEABC, will mean an end to the punitive nature of the previous policy and …

Vancouver – The first service of its kind in Canada, BC Children’s Hospital’s Compass program has increased access to mental health and substance use supports for more than 1,000 children and youth in its inaugural year. Compass is a telephone resource for community care providers who care for children and youth under the age of 25. In its first year, the focus …