While Canadian health care is generally regarded well internationally, a distinct lack of wellness programs tarnishes that reputation somewhat. That’s the view of Dr. Steven Grover, professor of medicine at McGill University and the senior author of a new study on workplace wellness. “We focus on exercise not because my colleagues or I are exercise nuts, but for two reasons. One is that less than 20% of Canadians in any age category are truly physically active – 30 minutes for five days a week. Low physical activity is a real problem in our country, as it is in most western societies. The second reason is that you can pretty much teach anyone how to exercise safely.” Read the full story by clicking here