Be Sun-Savvy: 5 Tips for Family Sun Protection

Written by Yuki Hayashi (2 min read) With the bloom of magnolia trees it’s hard to imagine we were wearing three layers just a few months ago. Now that we’re finally basking in warm springtime temps, it’s time to get sun savvy. As spring segues into summer, the great outdoors beckon. Here are 5 ways …

Optimity 2020 COVID-19 Vaccine Survey Finds That 59% of Canadians are Concerned About Side Effects from the Vaccine

Insights from Optimity app user survey finds that 43% believe the COVID-19 vaccine should be mandatory, while 53% believe that Canadians should have a choice of which vaccine to receive. [hubspot portal="518374" id="0fe36f69-b5a5-473b-8a7f-f6c6dc28bb1c" type="form"] TORONTO – December 30, 2020 – Optimity Inc., a mission-driven technology company focused on improving population health, today unveiled results from …

All About Flu Shots – What You Need to Know

Written by Cara Rosenbloom 3 minute read Washing hands, eating a balanced diet, getting enough sleep and being physically active are steps you can take to prevent the flu. The other important action is getting a yearly flu shot. Maybe you’re wavering. Perhaps you’re wondering if you really need the flu shot and if it …

Veggie Gardening – A Health Fix Everyone Can Adopt

Written by Dwiti Kacharia6 min read What Are the Benefits? Here are 3 reasons why gardening is a health fix that everyone should adopt: Health benefits: growing your own food has a number of health benefits that are both easy to incorporate into your lifestyle and to sustain.Growing your own food helps you eat more …

Fundamentals of Wellness Habits

Success of Habits The importance of establishing healthy and productive habits has always been essential. Whether it be at an individual or organizational level, habits can play a key role in quality of work, productivity, and overall satisfaction. What is a habit? A habit is a routine of behaviour that is repeated and tends to …