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CANADA | Oct 15, 2025

[Blog] Prescriptions for aging well: Muscle, strength and protein matter

As we age, many of us begin to think more seriously about how to maintain our health, independence, and quality of life. In a recent webinar, Dr. Stuart Phillips, Professor of Kinesiology at McMaster University and Canada Research Chair in Skeletal Muscle Health, shared compelling insights into how muscle, strength, and protein play a vital role in aging well.

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Revitalization of Indigenous laws at centre of Government of Canada funding

Call to Action 50 calls upon the federal government to collaborate with Indigenous organizations to fund Indigenous law institutes for the development, use and understanding of Indigenous laws and acc
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Mental Health/Wellness Resources as Follow-Up to Stakeholder Call with Government of Alberta Seniors and Housing

Mental Health/Wellness Resources As highlighted during the call, mental health support for frontline workers and staff dealing with the stress of the pandemic is top of mind for many. Please visit th
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Long working hours increasing deaths from heart disease and stroke: WHO, ILO

Long working hours led to 745 000 deaths from stroke and ischemic heart disease in 2016, a 29 per cent increase since 2000, according to the latest estimates by the World Health Organization and the I
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Interactive map breaks down Alberta vaccine coverage

Building on Alberta’s commitment to provide robust information to Albertans related to COVID-19 in our province, a new online map will break down vaccine coverage by local geographic area. Starting
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Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People

The CDC has recently released updated guidelines around mask recommendations, particularly around those who have received two vaccinations. Fully vaccinated people can: Resume activities without w
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Helping local businesses access COVID-19 testing

A one-of-a-kind partnership with Alberta Chambers of Commerce will make it easier for small and medium-sized businesses to access rapid testing kits. Alberta is the first province in Western Canada t
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Stop the spike - expanded public health measures

New mandatory health restrictions are now in effect provincewide. Follow the rules to help stop the spike of COVID-19 and protect the health system. Additional restrictions apply to communities with
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From Hospital to Home for Persons Living with Dementia

COVID-19 has shed an important spotlight on the essential role of unpaid caregivers. To help further our understanding of care transitions involving people living with dementia and their essential car
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‘Completely wrong’: Anger over COVID-19 vaccine second dose delay for seniors

An Alberta senior is extremely concerned about the four-month gap between COVID-19 vaccine doses, appealing to the Canadian government to expedite her case. This is in line with the recommendation fr
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