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A new progress report is being jointly released today by the 13 signatory agencies of the Global Action Plan for Healthy Lives and Well-being for All (SDG3 GAP). The report entitled “What worked? What didn’t? What’s next?” reflects four years of joint work by major multilateral agencies outlining what has and has not worked in strengthening collaboration and support to accelerate country progress towards health-related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This year marks the halfway point toward the SDGs, but the world is lagging behind to achieve the global goals. Since its launch in 2019, the SDG3 GAP enabled the creation…

Thinking of entering the RoSPA Health & Safety Awards for the first time? On the face of it, it can seem quite daunting. “Which part of the organization should I enter? Have we got enough evidence to support the ten key performance questions?” And so on… After all, there is a lot of hard work involved entering an internationally recognized and highly prestigious reward scheme, so to make life a little easier, we put together this little infographic to show you just how simple it is to start your awards journey.Exchanging best practice is at the heart of the…

This year the birth of Robert Burns and the Lunar New Year fell on the same date, 25th january. A time for Scots and Asian heritage to be celebrated, a time for reflection and forward planning. My favorite Robert Burns poem is ‘To a Mouse’, written in 1785 it tells the story of Burns disturbing a mouse nest whilst plowing a field, a panic stricken mouse, its ruined nest and with winter just around the corner, its world in disarray . There is a line in the poem, ‘The best laid plans o’mice an’ men gang aft agley’ that resonates…

A great warm weather activity requires a few adjustments for children who have eczema. Swimming is a great activity for children. It’s good exercise, it’s an important safety skill, and it can be a good way to get outside and get some fresh air and sunshine. But for children with eczema — also known as atopic dermatitis — swimming can be complicated. Here’s how parents can help. What is eczema? Eczema is an allergic condition of the skin. It can be triggered by allergies to things in the environment, like pollen or cats, as well as by allergies to food.…

Comment on this storyCommentsIt’s been right there on the label for more than 30 years. Healthy Choice frozen meals and entrees have been a go-to for people in a rush who want to eat something convenient but seems good for them. Chicken parm, sweet and sour chicken — microwaves around the country are humming with them right now. The brand represents 60 percent of sales of all products labeled as “healthy” in the market today, with more than 200 million meals sold last year.But the Food and Drug Administration’s efforts to update the current definition of “healthy” may…

Breadcrumb Trail LinksRecipes Life Health FoodIn Canada, one in five people are living with high blood pressure without even knowing itPublished June 06, 2023 • Last updated 4 days ago • 3 minute readIn Canada, one in five people are living with high blood pressure without even knowing it.Article content By Jodi RobinsonAdvertisements 2This advertisement has not been loaded yet, but your article continues below.Article content Many will likely glance at this column and think hypertension doesn’t apply to them, but the numbers tell a different story. In Canada, one in five…

Between why they’re happening and when they will end, here’s what to know about the devastating Canadian wildfiresCanada is experiencing some devastating wildfires, a shocking amount that’s atypical from years past. Based on official data, Reuters reported more than 3.3 million hectares (8.2 million acres) burned so far this year. According to officials, Canada is currently “on course for its worst-ever wildfire season on record.” The United States’ northern neighbor is known for some of the world’s densest forests, so wildfires aren’t anything new to the area since they’ve historically happened annually. But this year, the blaze is more…

People who take a daily low-dose aspirin may be more likely to develop anemia, according to a new study published on June 20 in the Annals of Internal Medicine. Researchers found that prolonged daily aspirin use increased the risk of anemia by 20 percent in people who were mostly age 70 or older. Importantly, these findings were in people who didn’t have any evidence of bleeding in their gastrointestinal (GI) tract, which is where you might expect bleeding from aspirin to occur, says a coauthor of the study, Harvey Cohen, MD, a professor of medicine at the Duke University School…