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.
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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!
Key habits for a healthy heart
Did you know we can prevent around 80% of premature heart disease and stroke through healthy behaviours? Check out these key habits for a healthy heart.
Gym and tonic: 3 ways physical activity can support a sober curious lifestyle
Habits, Mental Health, Science, Sleep
Thinking of trying a sober curious lifestyle? Physical activity can help! Find out how.
Why many say “laughter is the best medicine” and 5 ways to add giggles to your exercise routine
Exercise, Mental Health, Science
Discover why many say that “laughter is the best medicine” and how you can spice up your exercise routine with a dash of giggles.
Endorphins and exercise 101: Exposing the mysterious link between them
Exercise, Mental Health, Science
Ever heard of or felt “runner’s high”? Wondering why it happens? Dive into the world of endorphins and exercise and discover natural ways to boost endorphins.
5 great exercises for depression relief
Exercise, Mental Health, Science
There is tons of research on the benefits of physical activity for depression. Here are 5 exercises for depression relief.
New research: The changing views on physical activity in Canada
Did you know that the number of people in Canada who report seeing others walking or wheeling in their neighbourhoods dropped by 11% since 2018? Find out why in this blog sharing the results of a study on the changing views on physical activity in Canada.
From scrolling to sweating: 6 hacks for swapping screen time with active time
Exercise, Habits, Mental Health, Science, Screen Time, Sleep
It’s now the norm to spend much of our free time glued to devices. While they help us work, and connect, inform and entertain us, too much screen time can take a toll on our health. Here are some tips for swapping recreational screen time with active time.
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.
How applying “nudge theory” can help you get active at work
Exercise, Habits, Science, Workplace
It can be easy to get so caught up in your work tasks that you forget to break up sedentary time and move more. Find out how applying nudge theory can help you remember and discover great examples of nudges you can use during your workday.