Is your business ready for disaster?
"By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” – Benjamin Franklin
Emergencies and disasters, such as natural disasters, floods, earthquakes, fires or terrorism, can occur any time without warning. Almost 40 per cent of businesses never reopen after the disastrous event. The more you are prepared, the better you will be able to minimize panic and confusion when an emergency occurs. An emergency plan or business continuity plan could help ... Read more
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Take a walk in nature - lift your mood and increase your productivity!
Research is showing that a lifestyle of sitting is not healthy. Are you a person who sits at work? If yes, getting outside in green space and walking during your breaks will heal, soothe, restore and maybe even make you more productive.
Green space, which may include trees, plants, grass, water and soil, helps decrease stress, improve mental well-being and lower your risk for several chronic diseases including diabetes, heart attacks and cancer. A daily walk in nature has been shown to have positive effects on treating depression and anxiety.
In York Region, there are many green spaces to explore...Read more.
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Fire up the grill
It is that time of the year again - time to get out the tongs and fire-up the barbecue.
Food safety is first and foremost when it comes to barbecuing and keeping you and your family safe and healthy. Thoroughly cook food, keep hot food hot, cold food cold and use a clean plate for cooked meat.
Barbecuing is a flavourful and low-fat way to prepare a variety of foods. Think beyond burgers and hot dogs - be adventurous and try something new! Keep your barbecue meals healthy with these tips...Read more
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Have a fun and fruity summer!
Fruit is a good source of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fibres that are vital for maintaining optimum health. In the summer, there is a great variety of fruits to enjoy. Try these fun recipes:
- Strawberry-apple salsa with cinnamon crisps
- The perfect smoothie
- Apple crisp
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Fun Corner
What does .pdf stands for?
A number of documents have.pdf as their file type.
What does PDF stand for?
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Quit and WIN $500 with the First Week Challenge
Could you quit smoking for one week if you could win $500? Quit smoking for the first week of the month and join the Canadian Cancer Society's First Week Challenge and you could win a $500 cash prize. Register your intention to quit at FirstWeekChallengeContest.ca.
All participants get discount coupons for nicotine replacement therapy products and access to support services from Smokers’ Helpline by calling 1-877-513-5333 or visiting smokershelpline.ca...Read more
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Activ8 Your Stride Workplace Pedometer Challenge
Thank you to Cleveland Range, Fellowes Canada, Matheson/TapaMatheson, Southlake Regional Health Centre, Victaulic Company of Canada and Windfall Ecology for their participation in Activ8 Your Stride Workplace Pedometer Challenge.
The Challenge was hosted by York Region Public Health from June 6 to 13, 2016. There were a total of 242 enthusiastic walkers, who walked about 20,378,769 steps in total which is about 16,303 kilometers.
Stay tuned for more information about Activ8 Your Stride Workplace Pedometer Challenge in the September Newsletter.
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Active Kids. Active Adults - Physical Activity - YouTube
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Children who are physically active tend to stay physically active through their entire lives. Active kids become active adults who are positive role models in every stage of life. Let's get all our kids moving.
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No time to exercise? Researchers say it only takes minutes
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What's your sun safety IQ?
When you spend time outdoors enjoying the hot summer days, remember to protect your skin from sunburns and skin cancer. How much do you know about the sun safety? Take the quiz to find your score
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Healthy Measures e-bulletion survey
Do you receive York Region Public Health’s Healthy Measures e-bulletin. If so, tell us what topics you want to learn about and how the Healthy Measures e-bulletin can meet your needs. Please take a few minutes to complete the Healthy Measures online survey. All survey participants will be entered into a draw for a chance to win one of three $25.00 gift cards. The Healthy Measures survey will be open from June 1 to June 30, 2016.
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Summer Bike Challenge
Dust off your bike and grease up the chain! Summer is the perfect time to cycle to work, school or run errand. Did you know if your trip is within 10 km, cycling can be faster than driving? Ride your bike this summer and for EVERY cycling trip you log between May 30 and August 31, you will receive one ballot towards the grand prize draw – an $800 gift card...Read more
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Upcoming events
Spending time in nature can relieve stress and improve your memory, performance and attention span. Join us on a free guided walk to experience the beauty of the York Regional Forest.
Calendar of health promotion days - a listing of health awareness days, weeks and months announced by recognized health organizations and recognized throughout the health professional community.
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Here's what you missed from our last Workplace Wellness newsletter
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