Level 2 Heat Advisory Issued for Kingston Region
Forecast calls for humidex values to reach 40 this week Keep Reading
Cheaper Drugs for Age-Related Macular Degeneration Could Lead to Serious Eye Issues
Cheaper drug being considered by many provincial governments Keep Reading
Kingston Residents Sought for Water Lead-Testing
The City is again seeking 25 qualified property owners interested in participating in its regular volunteer lead-testing program. Under this regulation, introduced in 2007, the Ministry of the Environment requires the City to test the water in Kingston homes and businesses identified as receiving their water through lead or lead-soldered pipes on their own property… Keep Reading
Nine Local Retailers Charged for Selling Tobacco to Underage Customers
The results from tobacco retailer inspections conducted in April and May show that 12 percent of stores were found to have sold tobacco to shoppers under the age of 19. Of the 89 retailers checked for compliance in the recent inspections, 11 stores sold tobacco to an underage shopper, resulting in 9 charges and 2… Keep Reading
Physical Inactivity Costs Canadian TaxPayers $6.8 billion per Year
According to a Queen’s University study, Canadian’s physical inactivity is creating substantial problems for both the physical and financial health of the country. The researchers, who were funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada, report that inactivity in adults is costing taxpayers $6.8 billion per year. That figure represents 3.8 per cent of total… Keep Reading
Local Workplace Cafeterias Recognized for Food Choices and Safety
Twenty workplaces in the KFL&A area are being recognized by a provincial health promotion program for their hard work in providing healthier food choices, improved food safety, and their commitment to a smoke-free Ontario. The winners include 1 Gold and 19 Bronze Eat Smart! Workplace Awards of Excellence. “The goal of Eat Smart! is to… Keep Reading
Students Promoting Physical Activity with Sharbot Lake Community
A group of Queen’s occupational therapy students has spent the last several months developing a project for promoting the benefits of physical activity in Sharbot Lake, a community north of Kingston. “One thing stressed in our community development course and reinforced through the project is the importance of building a strong rapport with local residents,”… Keep Reading
Queen’s University Helps Mexico Battle Childhood Obesity
With support from Queen’s University, Mexico launched its first child physical activity report card, designed to call much-needed attention to childhood physical inactivity and obesity. The report card, which mirrors the Active Healthy Kids Canada Report Card, is the final project of the Canada and Mexico Battling Childhood Obesity (CAMBIO) program led by Ian Janssen,… Keep Reading
Study: Health Counseling in Doctors’ Office Lowers Obesity More than Just Doc’s Advice
A physical activity and diet program implemented by health educators working in a doctor’s office may be a more effective way to get obese people to lose abdominal fat than advice from a doctor alone, according to a study from Queen’s University. Most primary care physicians do not have the time to provide high-intensity behavioral… Keep Reading
Kingston Area Recreation Centres Receive “Eat Smart!” Awards
6 Rec Centres awarded for exceptional standards Keep Reading
Queen’s University Prof Receives China-Canada Joint Health Research Funding
For the first time ever, a Queen’s University professor has received funding from the China-Canada Joint Health Research Initiative. Colin Funk has been awarded a three year grant of $223,275 to study issues surrounding cardiovascular health and disease. Working with Ying Yu at the Shanghai Institutes of Biological Sciences, Dr. Funk will be exploring how… Keep Reading