Did you know that heavy drinking patterns and overall alcohol consumption is higher among people in the Thunder Bay District compared to the rest of the province? Consuming too much alcohol – on a single occasion or over time – poses a risk to overall health and wellbeing. To help reduce the risks associated with…
March is Nutrition Month, and this year’s focus is on a better future. Having access to food, knowing about nutrition, and using it to care for your body are all important ingredients for a healthier tomorrow. Not being able to afford food negatively impacts health. Before the pandemic, 1 in 8 Canadians weren’t able to…
Retrieved from Nutrition Month 2022 Recipe e-book, available here.
Did you know that by the end of our lives, we will have spent ⅓ of our time sleeping? Sleeping is essential – it’s as important to our bodies as eating, drinking and breathing. Yet many adults do not get enough of it to feel and perform their best. Making sleep a priority and adopting…
What is a Social Worker? A Social Worker is a registered professional with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers who is guided by the Scope of Practice and Ethical Standards. Social workers assist individuals, families and communities to resolve problems that affect their day-to-day lives. People consult social workers when they…
This Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, the Marathon Family Health Team is encouraging you to learn more about the at-home cancer screening test for colorectal cancer called the fecal immunochemical test (FIT). The FIT checks your stool (poop) for tiny drops of blood, which could be caused by colorectal cancer or some pre-cancerous polyps (growths in…
How can you make your health BETTER? Through the BETTER Program! We are all at risk for developing chronic disease, such as cancers, heart disease, or diabetes. The good news is that making small changes in our diet, physical activity, smoking, alcohol intake and mental wellness can help prevent these chronic conditions. What is BETTER?…
February 1-7 is Eating Disorder Awareness Week, which is even more relevant during the pandemic with rates of eating disorders going up. It can be stressful to have someone you know struggle with an eating disorder. It’s helpful to educate yourself, behave in ways that support a positive body image and relationship to food, and…
After the holidays, many of us are looking to improve our eating habits, and support can often be helpful. The Healthy You program, offered by the Marathon Family Health Team, is a free online weekly lifestyle group that can help with this. Making lifestyle changes encouraged in this course can lead to improved blood sugars, blood…
The holidays often bring joy through family and religious gatherings. However, with all the tasty food, it can seem impossible to control portions, and many experience guilt after overeating. Some tips to help enjoy feasts are to follow Canada’s Food Guide, plan treats and enjoy everything mindfully. Canada’s Food Guide recommends trying to fill half…