Health and wellness

While some risk factors for dementia can’t be changed – like age or genetic background – there are some ways you can take action to reduce your overall risk at any time of life. Photo courtesy Alzheimer Society BC

Alzheimer’s disease and dementia: What’s the difference?

While the terms “Alzheimer’s disease” and “dementia” are often used interchangeably, it’s…

  • Sep 18, 2023

 

Set your kids up for success in all areas of their lives this school year!

Back to school prep should include a refresher on healthy life choices

Fear tactics don’t prevent drug use, but open communication can

  • Aug 21, 2023

 

Charlotte lives with chronic lung disease. Her wish was to go to her favourite theme park – a dream made true by Make-A-Wish Canada and generous donors when she was three-years-old.

‘Magic truly does exist:’ Creating lasting memories for children facing serious illness

Thanks to generous donors, Make-A-Wish Canada granted nearly 1,000 life-changing wishes last year

  • Dec 5, 2022

 

A pride flag. (Lillen/Pixabay)

Queer Yukon Society to hire healthcare navigator

Yukon Governent funds position aimed to assist healthcare access.

A pride flag. (Lillen/Pixabay)
Canadians with type 2 diabetes should speak to their healthcare providers about treatments that can prevent early death from cardiovascular disease. The sooner you understand the risks, the sooner you can take steps toward prevention.

What you need to know about diabetes and heart disease

Diabetes or prediabetes impacts one in three Canadians

  • Mar 29, 2021
Canadians with type 2 diabetes should speak to their healthcare providers about treatments that can prevent early death from cardiovascular disease. The sooner you understand the risks, the sooner you can take steps toward prevention.
The 211 helpline is available 24 hours a day, every day in more than 150 languages.

Helpline connects locals to programs and services

Help is available 24 hours a day, every day

  • Dec 14, 2020
The 211 helpline is available 24 hours a day, every day in more than 150 languages.
Triple J’s owner Jordi Mikeli-Jones and manager Keighlan Gustus pose for a photo behind the counter!

Tis the season for self-care!

Triple J Collective offers luxury skincare line made by Yukoners, for Yukoners

  • Dec 14, 2020
Triple J’s owner Jordi Mikeli-Jones and manager Keighlan Gustus pose for a photo behind the counter!

‘The time is now’ for Foot North Reflexology Studio

Master Reflexologists offer holistic wellness in a relaxing atmosphere

  • Aug 3, 2020

Firefighters call on WCB to provide more coverage to members suffering from cancers

Seven types of occupational cancers aren’t currently covered

President of the Canadian Medical Association wants to hear Yukon concerns

Dr. Gigi Osler says virtual healthcare might help in rural and remote areas