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The ways ultra-processed foods harm health goes beyond their typically high salt, fat and sugar content. It’s also in the way they’re made. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Cole Burston

Ultra‑processed foods are everywhere — and they’re quietly raising health risks

Research shows that the effects of ultra-processed foods can accumulate over time, adding to the risk of heart attack, stroke and other serious health issues, even for healthy people.
There are huge disparities in provinces’ school food funding: Per student, per school day, Nova Scotia contributes $3.30, whereas Ontario pays only nine cents. A market in Saint John, N.B., on May 6, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

The food affordability crisis is one reason governments need to step up for school food

Parents and teachers in a southern Ontario survey conducted in the city of Hamilton and Peel Region spoke about their desires for an equitable and inclusive school food program.
Older people who are socially isolated have poor diet quality compared to those with frequent friend contact. (Shutterstock)

Staying socially connected can help maintain healthy eating with age, especially for older women

Healthy eating is strongly influenced by social connections and different settings. But aging often brings losses to social connections, which could put healthy eating at risk.
Omega-3 fatty acids must be obtained through diet, as the body cannot synthesize them in sufficient quantities. (Shutterstock)

Omega‑3 can help prevent diabetes and cardiovascular disease

A team of researchers discovered that taking omega-3 supplements can reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
Most people in the U.S. get their vitamin D from sun exposure. Stockbyte/DigitalVision via Getty Images

Vitamin D builds your bones and keeps your gut sealed, among many other essential functions − but many children are deficient

Because vitamin D plays a crucial role in many aspects of health and growth, inadequate levels can put children at risk of developing chronic disease early on.

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