Spending Time Outside Contributes to Better Mental and Physical Health

While it’s no surprise that being outdoors contributes to better physical health, a recent study shows it can also improve mental health. The study combined data from one million Danish residents and found that children who were raised surrounded by nature and green spaces had a 55 per cent lower incidence of developing mental health… Continue reading Spending Time Outside Contributes to Better Mental and Physical Health

As Economy Reopens, Experts Say Canada’s PPE Supply Won’t Meet Demands

Source: Brian Hill, globalnews.ca, June 05, 2020 Despite the increase in domestic production, Omar Allam, founder and CEO of Allam Advisory Group (AAG) believes more needs to be done to ensure the country’s PPE supply is adequate. As Canada’s economy begins to reopen and concerns of a potential second wave of the novel coronavirus grow,… Continue reading As Economy Reopens, Experts Say Canada’s PPE Supply Won’t Meet Demands

Using Masks and Physical Distancing Reduces Relative COVID-19 Risk by at Least 80%

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Source: Leslie Young, globalnews.ca, June 02, 2020 N95 masks provide the greatest protection, while cloth masks with multiple layers protect better than single-layered masks. Wearing a face mask and keeping your distance from others can help to cut your relative risk of catching the novel coronavirus by 80 per cent or more, according to a… Continue reading Using Masks and Physical Distancing Reduces Relative COVID-19 Risk by at Least 80%