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5 surprising ways spring cleaning boosts your health and wellness

Anxiety, Benefits, Focus, Mental Health, Motivation, Science, Workspace

If spring’s longer days and milder weather aren’t enough to motivate you to start spring cleaning, check out five surprising health and wellness benefits of it.

The secret link between sleep and movement

Adult Report Card, Bedtime, Benefits, Brain Health, Energy, Guidelines, Mental Health, Science and Research, Sleep

Sleep is vital for overall health and well-being, much like physical activity! Discover why sleep is so important and how it’s linked with physical activity.

How to make daylight saving time (DST) your new bestie

Bedtime, Benefits, Blood Pressure, Brain Health, Energy, Immunity, Mental Health, Outdoors, Science and Research, Sleep, Tips and Tricks

Not looking forward to springing forward an hour? Learn more about daylight saving time (DST), its benefits, sleep tips and more!

Beat end-of-year burnout by getting active

Benefits, Mental Health, Outdoors, Winter

One of the best remedies for that end-of-year burnout is to get your body moving and heart pumping – even in small bouts.

How to prevent and manage type 2 diabetes with the help of physical activity

Benefits, Diabetes, Experts, Recipes, Science

Did you know that over 11.9 million people in Canada have diabetes or prediabetes? Learn how to prevent and manage type 2 diabetes with the help of physical activity.

Beat the heat: Paddleboarding & 4 other cool water sports and activities to try this summer

Benefits, Heart Health, Kayaking, Nature, Outdoors, Paddling, Sport, Tips and Tricks

Is the sweltering summer heat keeping you indoors? Discover five fun water sports and activities to try this summer that will keep you active, cool and fit.

4 surprising ways so-called fitness fads may help you get more active

Benefits, Cycling, Dance, Exercise, Mental Health, Post Partum Depression, Running, Sport, Tips and Tricks, Workout

Whether it’s Peloton, Zumba, Bowflex, Midnight Runners or CrossFit, discover how these so-called "fitness fads" may unlock a more active day for you.

How to help your community with physical activity: 5 free ways

Benefits, Community, Outdoors, Sport, Tips and Tricks

Looking for fulfilling ways to boost your health, meet new people and help better the world around you? Here are five active ways to help your community.

4 reasons why you should get active with your community

Benefits, Community, Family, Motivation, Social Supports, Tips and Tricks

Getting active with neighbours, family, friends or co-workers is a great way to combat loneliness. Here are four other reasons to get active with your community.