25 Apr The relationship between nutrition and learning
When people follow a healthy diet, they can focus and self-regulate better, leading to greater success in achieving their educational goals....
Health Literacy Blog Posts
31 Jan Introducing the ‘Wellness Together’ webinar series
Posted at 08:00h in Activate Learning, Financial Literacy, Financial Literacy Blog Posts, Health Literacy, Health Literacy Blog Posts, Workplace Literacy, Workplace Literacy Blog Posts
Join us for a lunch and learn-style webinar series focused on you and your family’s wellness. We’ll explore topics related to self-care, financial well-being, and health advocacy....
29 Oct Activate Learning fall workshop series
Posted at 13:20h in ABC Skills Hub, Activate Learning, Financial Literacy Blog Posts, Health Literacy Blog Posts, Workplace Literacy Blog Posts
Each workshop will focus on one of the various topics available through the program, so you can get a sneak peek at what each workshop will entail. ...
04 Oct How health literacy training is helping YWCA St. John’s better serve its clients
YWCA St. John’s recently worked with ABC Life Literacy Canada on train-the-trainer activities through the Activate Learning program....
27 Sep 6 health literacy tips for Canadians
October is Health Literacy Month, which aims to bring attention to the importance of making health information easy to understand, and making the health care system easier to navigate....
04 Jan University uses literacy resources to help international students adapt to life in Canada
At Memorial University in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, about 17 per cent of its students are from abroad. For Deneice Falconer, it’s her job to support international students...
13 May The importance of health literacy during a pandemic
With so much information being shared on the internet and on social media, separating fact from fiction can be difficult. ...
25 Feb New literacy and essential skills program targets Newfoundland and Labrador
Posted at 07:00h in Activate Learning, Financial Literacy Blog Posts, Health Literacy Blog Posts, Skills for Success Day, Workplace Literacy Blog Posts
Activate Learning is a new program focused exclusively on supporting and empowering the population of Newfoundland and Labrador....
27 Sep Health literacy still an issue in Canada
October is Health Literacy Month. According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, 60 per cent of Canadian adults and 88 per cent of seniors are not health literate....