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small steps, big difference: Activity no fix for fat kids: study

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Friday, July 9, 2010. Activity no fix for fat kids: study. CBC news, 7 July, 2010. Physical activity is not the solution to childhood obesity, a British study suggests. The study of 202 children over three years concluded that excess weight reduces activity, but activity does not affect weight. Read more: http:/ www.cbc.ca/health/story/2010/07/07/fatness-inactivity-earlybird.html#ixzz0tDNZOAhL. Posted by Health Equity Resource Exchange (HERE). Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Is a partnership of CAMH.

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East Mississauga Community Health Centre - QXposure

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What is a CHC? Why go to a CHC? What is Health Promotion? Health and Racism Working Group. QX is a set of support services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, intersex, queer, questioning and Two-Spirit (LGBTTIQQ2S) adults in Peel Region. To promote healthy, safe, and proud queer and trans communities by providing support and resources, reducing social exclusion and improving access to health and social services. Weekly support and social drop-in (Thursday evenings). For more informatio...

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small steps, big difference: February 2010

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Tuesday, February 23, 2010. ROUNDTABLE (Toronto) - South Asians and Health Care Governance - THIS FRIDAY. The Council of Agencies Serving South Asians (CASSA) is hosting a round table discussion on:. South Asians and Health Care Governance: Challenges, barriers and opportunities. Friday, February 26th, 2010. 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Scadding Court Community Centre,. Room 4, 707 Dundas St. W., Toronto. Refreshments will be served. The outcomes of the roundtable will inform the next steps for CASSA. Jackie Esm...

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small steps, big difference: December 2009

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Monday, December 21, 2009. Among Friends - Free training for service providers who work with newcomers and LGBTQ clients. Among Friends is offering FREE TRAININGS for service providers who work with newcomers. And/or lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer (LGBTQ) clients! An Introduction to Working with LGBTQ Newcomers. Training A: For service providers who work with newcomer clients. Select one date: Friday Jan 29, Feb 5, Feb 19 or Feb 26. Training B: For service providers who work with LGBTQ clients.

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small steps, big difference: July 2010

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Monday, July 19, 2010. Keep First Nation pandemic plans current: feds. CBC News, 19 July, 2010. First Nations leaders are welcoming the federal government's move to ensure pandemic flu plans are up to date, but they also want Ottawa to broaden its interest in health-care planning. This summer, the federal government is hiring people to make sure influenza pandemic plans in First Nations communities stay current. Posted by Health Equity Resource Exchange (HERE). Solution for smoking could be in the genes.

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small steps, big difference: Depression may raise risk of dementia, study shows

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Friday, July 9, 2010. Depression may raise risk of dementia, study shows. Health Zone, 5 July, 2010. People who struggle with prolonged bouts of depression may face nearly twice the risk of developing dementia, according to a study by researchers at the University of Massachusetts, the most long-term study of its kind. Read more at: http:/ www.healthzone.ca/health/mindmood/article/832273- depression-may-raise-risk-of-dementia-study-shows. Posted by Health Equity Resource Exchange (HERE). Follow me at my ...

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small steps, big difference: MS patients fight for access to new 'Zamboni' treatment

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Monday, July 12, 2010. MS patients fight for access to new 'Zamboni' treatment. Health Zone, 9 July, 2010. A month after Italian vascular surgeon Dr. Paolo Zamboni’s controversial report on treating multiple sclerosis made headlines in November 2009, an elated Jamie Chalmers went to his neurologist and handed him a stack of print-outs on the new findings. Without so much as a glance, the neurologist tossed the papers in the garbage. He told Chalmers it was nothing but junk science. News from the Human Im...

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small steps, big difference: Toronto landfill threatening health of SW Ont. First Nation, chief says

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Thursday, July 15, 2010. Toronto landfill threatening health of SW Ont. First Nation, chief says. CBC news, 14 July, 2010. MUNSEE-DELAWARE NATION, Ont. - A southwestern Ontario First Nation says a landfill used by the City of Toronto is threatening the community's water supply. Toronto purchased the Green Lane landfill near St. Thomas, Ont., in April 2007. There are three First Nations located in the area Oneida Nation of the Thames, Chippewas of the Thames and Munsee-Delaware Nation. Culture Bound: The ...