The Windsor resident tells Sway why he feels there needs to be a “black secretariat” dedicated to health issues and health promotion for Ontario.

In light of alarming statistics on the vital issues of health in the black community, a Black Leadership Health Network (BLHN) was born earlier this year. In a two-day event that starts today, the group will hold its second gathering in Windsor.

Ajax-based Alleyne’s Grooming for Gentlemen declares October 1 to November 30th Man Up Season! During the two-month campaign, 10% of every grooming service sale will be donated to prostate cancer research.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, which aims to educate women and their families on the disease and promote a health message that starts with prevention. A great first step on the road of prevention is to increase your daily intake of breast cancer fighting foods.

Although happiness is a good thing, and most people would agree that they want it, some of us get a little uncomfortable when it comes to the topic of pleasure. Strangely enough, we often feel guilty for eating the foods we love, as if maybe we shouldn’t be enjoying ourselves or that it’s wrong to feel good inside.

When the stresses of life start to show their ugly heads, the healthy lifestyle changes you’ve been working so hard to achieve are often the first to go out the window. Being healthy is not about being perfect. Seek balance.

Brampton’s Dr. Anthony Sterling launches an innovative campaign to support community health.

Don’t let lack of time and money derail your pursuit of a healthy lifestyle. Rochelle Hanson offers practical tips for saving both.

When you set goals for yourself and you don’t achieve them, take some time to figure out why, make the adjustments you need to make, and start again.

In 1978 obesity rates for children aged 14 and younger were at 13%. In 2006 the rate of childhood obesity doubled to 26%. Could it be that our sedentary lifestyles are rubbing off on our kids?