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Health observances and events for January. WinterActive
Mid January - late February
Get up, get out, get WinterActive!
Winter Active! is an annual national campaign designed to help Canadians of all ages improve their health by encouraging and supporting their first steps towards regular physical activity, healthy eating, living tobacco-free and participating in sport activities.
Each year, community leaders across the country organize hundreds of activities in local sport and recreation centres, schools, public health facilities and workplaces. The campaign is organized in partnership with provincial and territorial government departments responsible for physical activity, recreation and sport.
To locate events in your province and area, check out this website
National Non-Smoking Week, January 19-22
National Non-Smoking Week has helped to raise public awareness about the dangers of smoking and second hand smoke, tobacco industry marketing practices, and the importance of smoke-free public spaces for the last 30 years. Although much progress has been made since 1977, tobacco is still the leading cause of preventable death in Canada.
Weedless Wednesday, January 19
Most people try to quit smoking a few times before quitting for good. During National Non Smoking Week, people who smoke are encouraged to practice quitting for one day on Weedless Wednesday.
There are many reasons to quit smoking, but not every reason will apply to every person. Did you know that when you quit smoking, you immediately begin to reduce your chances of developing heart disease, cancer, breathing problems, or infections?
For more information on resources to support efforts to quit smoking, visit: http://www.nnsw.ca/ Alzheimer Awareness Month
Many people think that Alzheimer Disease is simply a normal part of aging. It is not. Alzheimer Disease is a degenerative brain disorder that results in a loss of memory, judgement and reasoning, and changes in mood and behaviour.
It is becoming increasingly common in Canada: over 52% of Canadians know someone with Alzheimer Disease and almost 25% have someone affected in their family.
For more information, visit: http://www.alzheimer.ca
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