Allergy/Asthma Information Association

http://www.aaia.ca

This is a Canadian Charity dealing with Allergy, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis. Click on “Enter and learn how to control them.”

Canada’s Food Guide

http://www.healthcanada.gc.ca/foodguide

Download the new Canada’s Food Guide. It suggests foods to choose to meet your nutrient needs, reduce your risk for chronic disease, and contribute to overall health and vitality.

Canada’s Physical Activity Guide

http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/pau-uap/paguide

Scroll down the left side to explore the guides for children and youth, adults, older adults, active living at work, Stairway to Health, and Active Transportation.

Canadian Cancer Society Check-up Checklist

http://checkupchecklist.cancer.ca

An interactive quiz that will help to determine your level of risk based on your personal history, lifestyle choices, and screening practices. At the end you will get a personalized Checkup Checklist that you can take to your healthcare provider at your next visit.

Canadian Diabetes Association

http://www.diabetes.ca

Under “What’s New?”, click on “Eating Away from Home-the new nutrition resource”, then click on the “Eating Away from Home” PDF for the resource on making healthier food choices when you are not at home. Whether you are selecting foods at a restaurant, the local rink, or the corner store, this resource provides helpful information on making healthier choices.

Canadian Digestive Health Foundation

http://www.cdhf.ca/

Digestive Health is all about what’s inside of you. Click on “Body Wise” and select from the drop down menu to learn more about “Your Digestive System”, “Protecting Your Health”, “Digestive Diseases”, “Tests”, and “Glossary of Terms”.

Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)

http://www.cmha.ca

The CMHA offers a wide range of services that include community and social support, housing and employment services, prevention and specialized services, and a wide variety of resources for the public on mental health and illnesses.

Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatment

http://www.canmat.org

Under “Are you, or is someone you care about depressed, anxious, bipolar?”, click on “depressed”, “anxious”, and “bipolar” for a help and resources listing.

Canadians Centre for Occupation Health and Safety – Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders

http://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/diseases/rmirsi.html

Click on “Activity Tools” to use the tools section to help you assess your present fitness level and to increase your physical activity in ways that are fun and safe. The site also offers a variety of ideas to become more active under the “Get Active” section.

Heart and Stroke Foundation – Heart and Stroke Risk Assessment

http://www.heartandstroke.ca/risk

This website offers a variety of heart healthy dishes that are easy to make. Click on “Healthy Living”, then “Recipes” from the drop down menu. Also, click on “Healthy Living”, then “Physical Activity” from the drop down menu for information on physical activity.

The Asthma Society of Canada

http://www.asthma.ca/adults/

This site provides excellent information about Asthma, Allergy, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Click on any of the list of green topics, “About Asthma”, “Treatment”, “Taking Control”, “Lifestyle”, “Resources and Support” or on the blue topics across the top, “Adults”, “Kids”, “COPD”, and “Allergy” for further information.

The Kidney Foundation of Canada

http://www.kidney.ca

Under “About Your Kidneys”, Facing the Facts”, and “Are You at Risk”, click on “Find out more.”