Personal health and wellness

EMRs and antibiotic stewardship: results from a pilot with Choosing Wisely Canada

Increasing demands for antibiotics by cold and flu patients could be dangerous because overprescription leads to antibiotic resistance, which has become a serious issue in Canada.

Four ways counselling can help you feel better

Counselling is a space where you can talk about anything you want. Here are four ways counselling can help you feel better.

10 simple ways to reduce food waste, from a registered dietitian

Food waste is a big problem for the environment and the economy. In this blog post, we have a 10 dietitian--approved ways to reduce food waste.

Senior Health Tips for Better Body, Brain and Gut Health

As the seasons change, checking in on your health and wellness goals can spark excitement and inspire better habits. Read on for helpful ways to boost health across the body to live more easily.

Supporting employees’ financial wellbeing in challenging times

Here are five ways an EAP can help improve employees’ financial wellbeing and support their overall physical and mental health.

Chicken & Bean Tostadas Recipe

Spring is in full swing, and it’s a great time to refresh your weekly meal schedule. This Chicken & Bean Tostados recipe is ideal for warming weather yet still hearty enough to satisfy.

World Health Day 2023: Supporting the wellbeing of individuals around the globe

Public health improves the quality of life for people around the globe. Learn how TELUS Health has been improving access to health and wellbeing services for people in Canada.

How to recover from burnout – and stop it from recurring

Burnout is a growing concern for many people. Luckily, there are things you can do in your own life to both recover from burnout and this blog post provides some helpful tips.

A test that shows how your body might react to medication

Genetic screening that reveals how your body may respond to prescription drugs makes it possible to understand how you may react to medicine before you take it.

11 nutrition myths busted by registered dietitians

We sat down with registered dietitians from TELUS Health MyCare to set the record straight on some common nutrition myths. Here are their top 11 myths they want to bust.

Wellness at work: How nutrition can help boost productivity

Find out how meeting with a dietitian using virtual care can play a role in supporting the health of employees—and by extension an organization.

Recipe: Thai peanut chicken, edamame, and quinoa stir-fry

Learn how to cook a convenient weekend dinner with this dietitian approved tasty stir-fry recipe.

5 benefits of genetic screening

Understanding our genetic makeup has come a long way in recent years. You may be wondering how the information you learn from genetic screening can be useful.

The art of texting well: What’s the best way to text clearly?

Texting is a quick and effective way to communicate. But how do you text clearly and effectively without causing miscommunication? Read this blog for some texting communication tips.

Unlocking better healthcare: make a pharmacist your partner

Ontario pharmacists are now able to prescribe medications for minor ailments, which expands their scope of practice and could lead to better healthcare outcomes and reduce stress on our healhtcare.

Understanding the impact of mental health in the workplace

Mental health is part of the human health journey. Understanding it can help employers support their employees and protect their mental health.

6 tips to stay healthy while traveling

Why preventive care matters for employees and your business

Delaying preventive care can lead to illness and absenteeism. Companies can equip employees with tools to be proactive in their health and wellbeing.