Mental wellness

Advice to parents about bullying

From cyberbullying to what to do when your kid is the bully, Canadian parenting bloggers weigh in on Pink Shirt Day with lots of good advice.

A solution to stress may be closer than you think

Feeling overwhelmed by stress? You’re not alone. The good news is your employer may offer a program that can help.

Canadians 55 and over found to be happiest

This year’s Sun Life Canadian Health Index found over 90% of Canadians age 55 and over say they are happy.

Is your employer responsible for supporting your health? (Infographic)

Sun Life asked Canadians whether they think their employer has any responsibility for their physical and psychological health, as part of the sixth annual Sun Life Canadian Health Index. Here’s what they had to say.

Should your employer support your health?

More than four in five Canadians believe employers have a responsibility to support their health. One-third says it is a “significant responsibility.”

Ten steps to diabetes prevention — Part III

It’s not just what you eat: dodging diabetes also involves losing weight, getting enough exercise and sleep, and taking care of your mental health.

Mental health: It's everyone's issue

Mental Health Week is a good time to talk about mental illness and help break down the stigma that prevents people from getting the help they need.

Real hope for an Alzheimer’s cure

Ultrasound technique shows promise for treating Alzheimer’s in mice, with fewer side effects; human trials could be three to five years off.

Seasonal affective disorder: the winter blues

Craving carbohydrates, sleeping in, cancelling social engagements and generally feeling down? You may have Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

How to not sweat the small stuff

From the mundane to the insane, it is often the little things about our jobs that drive us crazy and put a crimp in our day or a cramp in our style.