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The first step in being able to manage or eliminate the effects of personal bias from the workplace is being able to identify it in ourselves, especially crucial for people in a leadership role.
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Overcoming personal biases

You think you’re not biased. So put it to the test

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Reading Time: 3 minutes Do you stand with your arms crossed when you talk to an employee or family member about work? Do you ignore some people when they share ideas or contribute to a conversation? Are you cheerful when you say good morning to some work colleagues, but others not so much? These are all warning signs of […] Read more
Getting comfortable at your computer
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Getting comfortable at your computer

More computer time can cause pain and disability, so reduce your risks with these simple tips

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Reading Time: 5 minutes Increasingly, farm work is computer work, which introduces a new set of risks. The human body is meant to move. Long periods of working at a computer aren’t what we’re designed for, and they can be damaging to the body, causing pain and disability. This kind of work puts the body at risk of musculo-skeletal […] Read more
Guide Health: Naloxone — be prepared!
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Guide Health: Naloxone — be prepared!

It makes more sense to be ready for an opioid overdose

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Reading Time: 2 minutes Naloxone is the antidote for opioid overdoses and it works really well, proving successful in 75 to 100 per cent of cases. At one time it was scheduled by Health Canada, so that it could only be sold by prescription, but today a prescription is not needed. Anyone can purchase naloxone from their pharmacy, and […] Read more
Your role in supporting mental health
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Your role in supporting mental health

Farmers’ mental health is still a challenge, but there’s one thing we do know: With the right support, you can make a difference

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Reading Time: 5 minutes University of Guelph professor Andria Jones-Bitton has been involved in farmer mental health since 2015 when she spearheaded a survey that documented the extreme levels of stress, anxiety, depression and burnout experienced by Canada’s farmers. Distressingly, though, Jones-Bitton says preliminary results from a subsequent survey her team conducted in 2021 indicate stress levels are as […] Read more
Think Like a Rocket Scientist
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Think Like a Rocket Scientist

Guide Books Review: Simple Strategies You Can Use to Make Giant Leaps in Work and Life

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Reading Time: 3 minutes Think Like a Rocket Scientist: Simple Strategies You Can Use to Make Giant Leaps in Work and LifeBy Ozan Varol(Public Affairs • $35) Among the fascinating books I’ve encountered while writing these reviews, Ozan Varol’s Think Like a Rocket Scientist: Simple Strategies You Can Use to Make Giant Leaps in Work and Life stands out. […] Read more
Dial down the stress response
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Dial down the stress response

Three essential steps to feeling better, both physically and mentally

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Reading Time: 5 minutes It’s been well documented in recent years that farmers are experiencing high levels of stress. And although farmers are typically very resilient, when the demands placed on them exceed their strengths, talents and resources, it can go far beyond healthy levels. Such stress responses can activate a myriad of unhealthy symptoms and behaviours, explains Kathy […] Read more
Guide Health: Sleep apnea isn’t just about snoring
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Guide Health: Sleep apnea isn’t just about snoring

At first, sleep apnea and snoring may just be bothersome

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Reading Time: 3 minutes Apnea is Greek in origin and means “not breathing.” Thus sleep apnea occurs during sleep. It is a breathing disorder that occurs as the result of the partial or complete blockage of the upper airway by soft tissue and muscle. This results in a lack of oxygen, which in turn causes the brain to arouse […] Read more
There’s no end to situations that can prompt a person to get angry, but emotional outbursts not only affect you, but the people around you as well.
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Manage anger on the farm

Angry outbursts affect you, those you work with and ultimately your farm business

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Reading Time: 5 minutes A Chinese proverb says, “if you can be patient in a moment of anger, you will escape 100 days of sorrow.” It’s wise advice, but we all know it can also be tough advice to follow if you’re prone to angry outbursts. Yes, you may feel remorse for it afterwards. But do you understand why […] Read more
Guide Health: Monitoring your blood glucose
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Guide Health: Monitoring your blood glucose

Blood glucose monitoring is important in the effective management of both type 1 and 2 diabetes

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Reading Time: 3 minutes One in three Canadians has diabetes. Many don’t even know it. Diabetes is a metabolic disorder characterized by suboptimal insulin secretion and/or diminished insulin activity. Insulin is the hormone in the body that is responsible for the metabolism of carbohydrates such as glucose, so with diabetes, glucose levels are elevated. This then puts individuals at […] Read more
Achieving your goals in 2022
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Achieving your goals in 2022

Turn your New Year’s resolutions into goals that will keep you healthier and more alive

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Reading Time: 5 minutes There is something about flipping the calendar over to a new year that prompts many of us to want to adopt better habits such as eating healthier, drinking less alcohol or exercising more. These are worthy goals. Taking care of your body and mind can give you more energy, improve your mood, and have many […] Read more

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