by Belinda Fontes | May 26, 2017 | Know
Being in the sun too long can cause sunburns and skin cancer. It is important to wear sunscreen and take other sun safety steps to protect yourself from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet radiation (UV rays). Sunscreen safety tips Choose a high SPF. Protect your...
by Belinda Fontes | May 12, 2017 | Know
Life is full of great highs that bring us joy as well as great lows that can have profoundly negative effects on us. Just how negative depends on our resilience – our ability to face and cope with life’s challenges without acting in a dysfunctional way. Being...
by Belinda Fontes | Apr 13, 2017 | Know
At a glance An older person’s health can change suddenly — and they may be too proud to admit they need help. Don’t wait for your parents to ask for help — trust your instincts and look for signs that they may be struggling. Getting the right help early...
by Belinda Fontes | Apr 13, 2017 | Know
Money raised during Daffodil Month helps people living with cancer and their families. Donations fund life-saving research and information and support services. The Canadian Cancer Society has information on cancer, support services and prevention and screening, to...
by Belinda Fontes | Apr 10, 2017 | Know, Learn
Depression is the leading cause of ill health and disability worldwide. According to the latest estimates from WHO, more than 300 million people are now living with depression, an increase of more than 18% between 2005 and 2015. Lack of support for people with mental...
by Belinda Fontes | Mar 23, 2017 | Know
Many senior faculty members take on an administrative position, serving as chair of their department, undergraduate or graduate program director, or in upper administrative levels outside the department. Academic leaders step up for many reasons, including because...
