Across the globe, human cultures have found remarkable ways to adapt to their environments. From the icy tundra to scorching deserts, people have developed unique lifestyles, diets, dwellings and social structures suited to their surroundings. The ingenuity of cultural adaptations shines through in the traditional practices of the Inuit in the Arctic, the Maasai on the East African savanna, and the Quechua in the Andean highlands. By examining these diverse examples, we gain insight into how societies thrive in the face of adversity – and discover healthy lifestyle habits we can apply in our own lives to prevent chronic disease. Join…

Confront the harsh reality: Indigenous Peoples in Canada experience far worse health outcomes compared to non-Indigenous Canadians. In Alberta, the staggering disparities in life expectancy, infant mortality, diabetes, and suicide rates between Indigenous and non-Indigenous populations are a direct result of colonization, racism, intergenerational trauma, and persistent socioeconomic inequities. Yet these devastating gaps are not inevitable – with awareness, allyship, and collective action, we can and must close them.
Stand in solidarity with Indigenous communities leading the charge for health equity. Support Indigenous-led …