Canadian kids don't get enough Vitamin D

 

Follow this link to view a press release regarding primary care researchers, Dr. Jon Maguire and Dr. Patricia Parkin, recent work on vitamin D.

 

Cardiac wakeup call for Canadian kids

Poor sleep patterns and lack of proper sleep could be threatening thousands of Canadian adolescents with premature heart disease and stroke. Follow this link to learn more about our research in this area, as presented at the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress 2010.

 

Number of teens at risk of heart disease rising

High blood pressure, high cholesterol and obesity are affecting young teenagers in Canada at alarmingly high rates, and are increasing over time.

 

Parents’ habits influence preschoolers’ TV time and computer use

       Parental factors has been found to affect media use in preschool-age children.