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Mental Health
Lessons on physical activity
With our 50th anniversary celebrations concluding as 2021 comes to an end, we reached out to some of Canada’s leading physical activity researchers and influencers to ask a simple question: What is the one thing you wish everyone living in Canada knew about getting...
Active Champions Series: Sarah Ennor
The Active Champions Series is a monthly showcase of inspiring stories from influential Canadians who make physical activity and sport a key part of their everyday lives. Taking up a new sport, especially a team one, can be intimidating. You may worry that you won’t...
Active Champions Series: Catriona Le May Doan
“I truly believe that being active & making an effort to be outside, to do an activity of some kind, will be key for us to recover from the effects of the pandemic.” When it comes to high-performance athletes, engaging in physical activity comes naturally and...
Choose green exercises for better mind and body
Spring is finally here, which means more sunshine, warm weather and outdoor activities and exercise. “Green exercise”, or getting active outdoors, is an important tool for supporting better mental health.
3 reasons why losing weight is a bad resolution
Is losing weight one of your goals for next year? Here are a few reasons why you might want to reconsider your approach.
Teens and screens: The 4 M’s of screen use and what you need to know
It’s almost impossible to see teens without screens. To help explain the teen-screen use dilemma, we talked to expert & researcher, Dr. Katherine Tombeau Cost.
3 great ways to boost your health with fresh air and outdoor activity
We know getting active in nature offers many benefits. So, get out there, take some deep, cleansing breaths, and get moving with these fresh air activities.
Think, learn and focus better: An active brain needs an active body
Fire up your brain with physical activity Summer has drawn to a close. And whether you’re back at work looking to nail that promotion, have kids back at school wanting to ace their next test or are simply hoping to dominate your next group trivia night, try getting...
Winter blues? 3 key reasons why physical activity can help you fight them
More and more people in Canada are fighting the winter blues. Find out why getting active can help you combat them.
Why mindfulness is much more than just a buzzword
I’ve discovered a few life hacks – all of which center around mindfulness – that make the busiest of times ( more enjoyable.
How much screen time is too much for teens? 7 ways to reduce it
Teenagers are spending more time on screens than ever before, which begs the question: how much is too much screen time?