COFFEE’S GOOD! Cream OK, Sugar Bad
Drinking black coffee may help protect against type 2 diabetes, according to new research. But adding sugar or artificial sweeteners may reduce the benefit.
Remote Recall Deemed Constructive Dismissal by Ontario Court
After more than a year of approved remote work abroad, an employee was told to return in person or resign. An Ontario court ruled this constituted constructive dismissal—highlighting the need for clear written agreements around remote work expectations.
Mother was Right: Eat your Veggies
Recent meta-analyses and cohort studies show plant-based diets may reduce the risk of digestive, breast, prostate, and pancreatic cancers. While definitions vary, a diet rich in diverse, whole plant foods is consistently linked to lower cancer risk.
Managing Expectations in a Post-Pandemic Workplace
A Gallup report finds fewer than half of U.S. employees strongly agree they know what’s expected of them at work. With shifting job duties and widespread hybrid arrangements, clear communication and regular feedback are essential for engagement.
New Pill for Night-Time Leg Cramps
Nocturnal leg cramps affect up to 40% of people over 50 and can significantly disrupt sleep. While many treatments exist, research confirms that calf-stretching exercises are the most effective preventive measure—and vitamin K2 may offer new hope.
Health and Safety Still Top Risk for Employers Globally in 2025
Workplace health and safety remains the number one concern for global employers in 2025, topping the list for the second year in a row. A new report from WTW and Clyde & Co reveals that employers are increasingly focused on employee wellbeing alongside emerging risks like cyber threats and civil litigation.
Looming Increase in Dementia
A new Nature Medicine report estimates a 42% lifetime risk of dementia by 2060 in the U.S.—double current levels. While the data are sobering, experts stress that nearly half of dementia cases are preventable through known lifestyle and health interventions.
New Harassment Rules Now in Effect for Alberta Employers
New amendments to Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety Code require employers to develop a consolidated violence and harassment prevention policy. The changes simplify compliance, but failure to meet the new requirements by March 31 could lead to stop-work orders or fines of up to $10,000.
Increase in Nurse Suicide
Rising suicides, overdoses, and burnout among women healthcare workers highlight a growing crisis. As the sector faces a projected shortfall of 10 million workers by 2030, addressing stress, underpayment, and toxic work environments is critical to sustaining healthcare systems.
Ontario Court Dismisses Veterinarian’s Wrongful Dismissal Claim
An Ontario court ruled that a veterinarian who refused to return to work after demanding a termination letter for a former client had resigned from her position, not been wrongfully or constructively dismissed. The court found that the employer had taken reasonable steps to ensure workplace safety, which negated claims of an unsafe work environment.