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About 1/3 of Canadians are obese, and researchers saw a steeper increase during the pandemic

About one-third of Canadians have become obese — with more weight gain happening during the pandemic, according to a new study.  The research, published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) Monday, found that 32.7 per cent of Canadians (10.6 million people) were obese in 2023 — an increase of …

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CHMA Waterloo Wellington campaign shows the many shapes of eating disorders

Eating disorders don’t discriminate – a person can develop a disorder whether they are thin, obese, or anywhere in between. The Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington is taking part in Eating Disorders Awareness Week Feb. 1- 8, a national campaign aimed at educating the public about eating disorders. There …

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