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TORONTO, March 23, 2011 – Incentives to work smarter, not more money, is what’s needed to curb escalating health care demands on the federal purse, said the Canadian Chiropractic Association (CCA) today in response to the release of the Federal Budget.

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Almost 90 per cent of Canadians aged 25 to 65 say they would like to be more physically active, but more than half report they either don’t have the time or are too tired to act on their good intentions according to a recent Ipsos Reid survey conducted for the Canadian Chiropractic Association. “These findings tell us Canadians need help getting past the barriers to regular physical activity,” says Dr. Annette Bourdon. “That’s why the profession is launching Fit-in 15: The 15 minute fitness habit, a free public education website aimed at helping sedentary Canadians get a habit started with 15 minutes a day.”... >more

One in every three Canadians over 65 are just a step away from falling, and that slip, trip or stumble often has serious and costly consequences. Older Canadians are nine times more likely to suffer an injury from a fall leading to hospitalization and even death.... >more