Shovelling snow is like a sport unto itself! It is certainly a work-out so it’s important to know how to do it without running the risk of injury. It doesn’t take much to save you a lot of headaches (or should we say, backaches).
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Pelleter de la neige, c’est tout un sport! Mais encore faut-il savoir le faire sans risquer de se blesser. De simples gestes peuvent vous épargner bien des maux.
Winter in Canada can be very, very long… except when you’re having fun outside! Winter sports are just the ticket; they help you stay active during the cold season and make the tough months go by faster. And while the benefits of exercise on physical health are well known, staying active can also be an effective way of ensuring good mental health.
Lok Maya Thapa est la personne-ressource du programme communautaire de soins de santé de la Croix-Rouge du Népal dans le district de Khotang. Elle nous a récemment fait part de son expérience de travail dans le contexte de la COVID-19.
Liane Greter is an emergency management volunteer from New Brunswick who deployed to Winnipeg, MB, where the Canadian Red Cross has been assisting some long-term care (LTC) homes with their COVID-19 response.
L’Association canadienne pour la santé mentale estime qu’un Canadien sur cinq traversera une crise ou recevra un diagnostic de maladie mentale. À partir de 40 ans, ce ratio s’élève à un Canadien sur deux. Alors que les bienfaits de l’activité physique sur la santé physique sont connus, bouger peut également faire partie des moyens efficaces pour une bonne santé mentale. Voici quelques bienfaits du sport sur notre santé globale.
For a four-year-old child, receiving a package in the mail is about as exciting as it gets. So imagine the delight when a book is delivered every month. That’s the idea behind the Imagination Library of Wood Buffalo in northern Alberta. The organization delivers an age-appropriate book monthly to more than 1,800 children, from birth until they reach the age of five.
A dedicated emergency management volunteer, a passionate water safety instructor trainer and a loyal educator have received the highest award given by the Canadian Red Cross. The three Alberta volunteers were given the Order of Red Cross, which recognizes extraordinary people who have provided outstanding humanitarian service at home and abroad.