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Seven signs that can help you save a life

Heart disease is one of the top killers of Canadians. According to Statistics Canada, in 2005 alone, more than 71,000 people died of major cardiovascular diseases. Chances of survival decrease drastically the longer a person waits to get medical attention. ...

Health Page Stories | COS staff | Tuesday, 2 February 2010

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Depression in the workplace

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“Believe me, every man has his secret sorrows which the world knows not — and often times we call a man cold, when he is only sad.”  —Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Not sleeping well? Having trouble concentrating? The future looks grim?  Don’t have fun any more?...

David Rainham | Monday, 24 August 2009

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Managing workers' health in a recession

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Employers across Canada and the U.S. are facing challenging business conditions and shifting priorities in terms of efficiencies and productivity, employment and health/disability-related issues.  These business conditions are not entirely unique for those of us who recall the recessions of the early 80s and 90s. In fact, Tom Stanley of ...

Jane E. Sleeth | Thursday, 23 July 2009

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Let's talk about stress

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The shrill blaring of the alarm drills into your brain and jolts you out of your restless sleep. With eyes heavy as lead, you drag your aching body to work.  Nowadays, with half the people gone, you have to go flat out or risk being downsized next – but your ...

Dr. David Rainham | Friday, 17 April 2009

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Helping hands

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Showa Best Glove’s pink N-DEX BWC (Because We Care) nitrile glove enables disposable glove wearers to show their support for cancer survivors while enjoying all the characteristics associated with the Best N-DEX hand protection. These 100 per cent nitrile, non-latex medical grade gloves are part of the N-DEX family of ...

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Vinyl made comfy

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RealFeel vinyl gloves from Best incorporates a unique “stretch” formulation and form-fitting comfort previously unavailable in disposable vinyl, says the company. RealFeel gloves come in three styles. From the lightly powdered and powder-free economy lines to Best’s medically approved powder-free RealFeelStretch. ReelFeel gloves offer a comfortable fit, the company says. ...

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First aid kit and more

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The CLC-CD first aid kit from FAC First Aid is designed for larger offices or facilities. The kit contains a wide variety of supplies intended to handle most situations, the company says. FAC claims its first aid kits exceed Canadian Labour Code requirement yet the prices are in line with ba...

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