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Employee wellbeing in Canada hits new low as costs rise, RBC Insurance finds | Insurance Business

As financial pressures continue to affect Canadians’ physical and mental health, group benefits remain one of the strongest ways employers can support their employees – yet their full value often goes untapped by those who need them most

Toronto, Canada, July 14, 2026— Just 56% of Canadian workers rate their overall wellbeing as excellent or good, down nine percentage points from 65% in 2025, according to Ipsos polling conducted on behalf of RBC Insurance. The findings point to widespread deterioration across multiple aspects of wellbeing, with lower ratings for mental health, physical health…

HealthDay News — The share of U.S. adults taking GLP-1 medications to lose weight has reached a record 11%

Manhattan (PIX11) — It’s been more than two weeks since the first cases of Legionnaires’ disease started to appear on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. As of Saturday, more than 50 people were diagnosed with the disease, at least 22 of whom have been hospitalized

For the past few days, Justine Kirby has been sporting an N95 mask every time she leaves her house to walk in her quiet Upper East Side neighbourhood

A recent Gallup poll reveals a significant increase in the use of GLP-1 medications for weight loss among Americans. As of 2026, 11% of Americans are using these drugs, a notable rise from just 3% in 2024. This surge in usage is linked to a gradual decline in the U.S. adult obesity rate, which has…