The HEAL study is now over 10,000 participants strong
When the HEAL (Healthy Eating and Supportive Environments) study launched, the goal was ambitious: recruit 100,000 adults across Canada to build the most detailed picture […]
Summer is almost here, and your neighbourhood may shape how much you move this season
The snow is melting, flowers are in bloom, and the days are getting longer. For many Canadians, summer is the season that finally makes getting […]
Meet the staff supporting HEAL and CHARM study participants across Canada
When you take part in the HEAL and CHARM studies, you’re contributing to research that will help us better understand diet, physical activity, and health […]
“It’s a legacy”: A spotlight on HEAL study participants
How are Canadians changing the future of health research? We sat down with three participants from the BC Generations Project cohort, Stella, Sharon, and Sandra, who are currently participating in the HEAL study. […]
National Nutrition Month: Nourishing to flourish, together
What we eat and how we move shape our health, but understanding how takes hundreds of thousands of people, over time. This March, Nutrition Month in Canada—led […]
Researchers receive $2 million in funding to investigate how ultra-processed foods may affect colorectal cancer risk
TORONTO, ON — March 5, 2026. A newly funded Canadian research team is launching a multi-provincial study to understand whether ultra-processed foods are linked to […]
Beyond the podium: Why your data is the ultimate legacy for Canadian health
While the world’s eyes are glued to the screen watching elite athletes push the limits of human potential, a different kind of record-breaking effort is […]
What does your local food environment look like?
Have you ever thought about how easy or hard it is to find food where you live or work? These everyday details are part of […]
How students are supporting the HEAL & CHARM studies
Behind every large research study is a team of people working thoughtfully and carefully to make sure the research is meaningful, ethical, and accessible. For […]
POSTPONED: Webinar: HEAL and CHARM studies
Please note: This webinar has been postponed. A new date will be shared as soon as it’s confirmed. When you fill out our national surveys, […]