The Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) is creating a Practice-Based Research Network (PBRN) called NORTHH (NOSM Research Toward Health Hub). A PBRN is a group of physicians and primary care providers from different communities that work together to improve primary care by addressing issues that matter to patients, health care providers, and communities. To…
ParticipACTION is a national non-profit organization that promotes healthy living by encouraging Canadians of all ages to include physical activity into daily life. ParticipACTION regularly looks at the movement behaviours of young people and prepares an evidence-based Report Card to let us know how we’re doing as a country regarding the promotion and facilitation of…
Ingredients • 8 cups arugula (use spinach is arugula is not available)• 1 cup blueberries• 1/4 cup goat cheese• 1/4 cup pecans Dressing • 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar• 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard Directions Arrange arugula on large platter. Top with blueberries, goat cheese and pecans. To prepare dressing, whisk together…
If you’re a Reese’s-lover, this smoothie is for you! • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt• 1/2 cup mik• 1 heaping tbsp peanut butter• 1 tbsp cocoa powder• 1/2 tsp vanilla• 1/2 banana Blend all ingredients together. If you don’t find the smoothie sweet enough on it’s own, consider adding 1/2-1 tbsp maple syrup. You can…
Fishing takes its place in many cultures in Northern Ontario. It can be a relaxing way to connect with nature and be active, with an added bonus of catching a tasty supper. Unfortunately, even though fish provide many important nutrients, it is helpful to limit certain types and sizes to lower exposure to mercury and…
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Marathon Family Health Team (MFHT) has made changes in the way we deliver your care. For the last ten weeks, some programs and services have been on hold or have been offered via phone or video appointments. These changes were made to ensure the health and well-being of…
The following exercises provided below aim to improve balance.Recommendations: Perform the exercises 3 to 5 days per week. The program includes 9 exercises. You can begin with a few exercises (e.g. 4 or 5) and slowly work your way up. Complete the recommended amount of repetitions listed in the program for each exercise. Modify as…
The Covid-19 pandemic is resulting in many events being cancelled, so why not make new plans to celebrate food at home? It’s currently Mediterranean Diet Month, and there are plenty of flavorful Mediterranean foods that can make eating in seem more exciting. Not only might you discover some tasty new dishes, but you might also…
The Youth Move challenge aims to help children, youth (ages 5 to 17) and their parents/caregivers become familiar with the Canadian 24-Hour Movement guidelines and to understand how much Sweat, Step, Sleep and Sit they need each day to be healthy. For the Youth Move challenge guidelines, click here. For the Youth Move challenge tracking…
