This article discusses immigrant women, refugee women and visible minority women and mental health. Identifies factors that constitute stress in the lives of these women and so create a vulnerability to psychosomatic problems. Explores how the needs addressed can be met.
This article is an attempt to present the reality of in vitro fertilization as it was experienced by 20 Canadian women. Discusses the controversial success rates of IVF. Lists the details of what to expect in an IVF procedure.
This article demonstrates how proper movement and handy tools can make gardening easier for people with different abilities. Tips on how to garden, what to grow, how to avoid injury.
This article discusses the influx of Video Display Terminals in workplaces. Explains VDTs and how they are harmful for clerical workers. Introduces strategies for change.
This article discusses the serious problem of over-the-counter (OTC) analgesic abuse; questions why this is predominantly a women’s problem, causes kidney damage, critically explores the role of advertising and big business in women’s increased consumption of OTC’s.
Discusses how debt-and the anxiety that comes with it- can be bad for your health. Provides the warning signs of debt stress and what can help the anxiety.
Discusses the seven key ingredients to a healthy workplace, how a sense of control over working conditions can make a difference, and the Neighbour at Work principle of how reducing stress increases health.
Points out the cost of excess stress to the employee, the employer, and to society in general. Suggests ways both individuals and workplaces can reduce the effects of stress.
Presents a ten-part television series designed to help Black women learn practiical strategies to improve their heart health. Covers topics such as diabetes, blood pressure, stroke, cholesterol, healthy weights, stress, smoking, and advocacy.
