Canada’s blood inventory is critically low and the Canadian Blood Service is encouraging all eligible donors to make a donation. Erin McGuey, communications specialist for Canadian Blood Services, said in order to meet hospital demand CBS collects 17,000 units of
By Caleb Workman LaSalle recreational teams have been pushing to improve the lifestyles of residents in the community with programs, activities and food. People from LaSalle and its surrounding areas have come together for a six-week time period to
By Alexandra Latremouille Staff Writer Gluten-free products are becoming less expensive, even though they still cost more than foods containing gluten. A 2013 study by gastroenterologist, Mohsin Rashid, found Canadian gluten-free items cost, on average, 162 per cent more
By Josh Teixeira Many Windsorites are treating stress with the help of the holistic arts. One ritual involves the sharing, creating and sending of healing energy through drumming. Drumming is a powerful form of energy creation, prayer, meditation and creativity.
By Naureen Ahmed Caregivers for people with Alzheimer’s disease are twice as likely to suffer from depression as those providing care for someone without it, experts say. Shohba Desai works as a psychologist in a local hospital and said caregivers often
By David Dyck On the final day of Alzheimer Awareness Month, visitors to Devonshire Mall were given a chance to understand the regular trials experienced by Windsor’s older adults. Participants were given common tasks to complete including folding laundry and
By Alexandra Latremouille Seasonal affective disorder is troubling local residents this time of year, but effective treatments are becoming more readily available. SAD is a type of depression primarily affecting people during fall and winter. According to the Mood Disorders
By Allanah Wills Community Care Access Centre nurses are on strike in Windsor and across the province. Almost 3000 nurses from nine different regions hit the picket line on Jan. 30. Using the slogan “forced out for fairness,” they are being
Two provincially ranked body building medalists and certified personal trainers have opened their own fitness centre in Essex, Ont. Kim and Ken Dennison have been competing as body builders in Ontario for over a decade. In 2013, Ken placed second
By Justin Thompson Production Manager A local man relying on the Ontario Disability Support Program is struggling to live a healthy lifestyle. Phil Adams, 32, who has been diagnosed with manic depression and social anxiety, collects ODSP and has a
By Ashley Ann Mentley Washing your face and hands and brushing your teeth could be contributing to contamination of the Great Lakes. Of the five Great Lakes, Lake Erie has the highest concentration of micro plastic contamination – and research
By Alexandra Latremouille 7 Nov. 2014 Canadian police officers are experiencing Operational Stress Injuries at a rate comparable to military personnel, according to the Tema Conter Memorial Trust. Twelve active police officers committed suicide because of OSI between December 2013
By Rhiannon Lotze November is mid-term month and as stress for students in post-secondary schools increases, their grades begin to decrease, according to a study by the American College Health Association and National College Health Assessment. In 2013, the ACHA-NCHA
Since the winter season has started, many Windsor residents have been recommending the flu shot. The flu shot makes the illness milder if you do get sick and it reduces the risk of the flu becoming a serious illness. A
Students at the University of Windsor say being sleep deprived is a choice and not an issue they cannot overcome. Many students say the amount of sleep they get each day is six hours. Engineering student Odie Merheb, 19,
By Rhiannon Lotze Local vaccination rates have been decreasing despite influenza killing 2000-8000 Canadians every year, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada. Based on information from the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit, influenza vaccination rates in Windsor and Essex
By: Ashley Ann Mentley According to a recent report, the average Canadian eats almost twice their recommended daily amount of calories and three times the fat in just one traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Health Canada says the average male aged 19-30
By Taylor Busch CP Editor College and university students across the country are fighting an uphill battle to lose weight and are gaining bad habits in the process. Rumors of the freshman 15 have been circling campuses since
By Shelbey Hernandez Associate Managing Editor, Entertainment Editor and Copy Editor The AIDS Committee of Windsor has hosted its 26th annual AIDS Walk which saw fewer supporters than in past years. The walk kicked off in Dieppe Gardens
By Taylor Busch Nearly 500 residents took part in Sunday’s ALS walk along the Ganatchio Trail in Windsor. ALS – three letters that change people’s lives forever. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis is a rapidly progressive, neuromuscular disease that attacks every part
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