“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...
Mental Health
Choose green exercises for better mind and body
Exercise, Mental Health, Outdoors
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
Goal Setting, Mental Health, Tips and Tricks
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
Mental Health, Screen Time, Teens
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
Immunity, Mental Health, Outdoors
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
Brain Health, Focus, Mental Health
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
Benefits, Mental Health, Outdoors, Sleep, Winter
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
Habits, Meditation, Mental Health, Mindfulness
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
Family, Mental Health, Parenting, Screen Time, Sleep, Teens
Teenagers are spending more time on screens than ever before, which begs the question: how much is too much screen time?