by ParticipACTION | Jan 2, 2024 | Mental Health, Exercise, Science
There is tons of research on the benefits of physical activity for depression. While physical activity is by no means a replacement for therapy and medications, it’s clear that it has a beneficial role to play. Here are 5 exercises for depression...
by ParticipACTION | Jan 2, 2024 | Mental Health, Habits, Screen Time
How are you feeling? What’s your energy like? How are your moods these days? Use this Mental Health Meter from the Canadian Mental Health Association to see how you’re faring on characteristics that make up good mental health, and consider...
by ParticipACTION | Dec 22, 2023 | Goal Setting, Active Transportation
The beginning of a new year is a perfect time to set goals and start forming healthier habits. When it comes to self-improvement, becoming or staying active should definitely be on your list. Not surprisingly, regular physical activity benefits...
by Siyue Liz Li | Dec 21, 2023 | Science
Understanding and changing the “social climate” (i.e., the general feelings, attitudes, beliefs and opinions on a subject within a society) of a behaviour have been shown to affect physical activity within a population. Dr. Matthew Fagan, a post-doctoral...
by ParticipACTION | Dec 14, 2023 | Mental Health
Boost your energy with physical activity to beat end-of-year burnout With the year winding down, there are thousands of people living in Canada feeling that end-of-year burnout. Stress caused from work, the pending holidays and everyday life can make the last few...
by Siyue Liz Li | Dec 5, 2023 | Recipes
The energy we get from food can help support active lifestyles. A well-balanced diet provides us with essential nutrients that nourish our bodies and fuel our movement throughout the whole day. Award-winning registered dietitian Sue Mah is back and teaming...
by ParticipACTION | Dec 1, 2023 | Mental Health
With the arrival of December in Canada comes sweater weather, first snow falls and the holiday season. While this time of year is meant to be fun and relaxing, it can also be demanding and overwhelming. Read on to learn how to be your best self during this busy time...
by Siyue Liz Li | Nov 8, 2023 | Screen Time, Exercise, Habits, Mental Health, Science, Sleep
In our digitally dominated society, it has quickly become the norm to spend much of our precious free time glued to screens, whether it’s smartphones, TVs, computers, tablets, e-readers or gaming consoles. While these devices help us do our work, and connect,...
by Siyue Liz Li | Nov 6, 2023 | Science, Exercise, Recipes
This blog post was written in partnership with Ascensia Diabetes Care, a company dedicated to improving the lives of people with diabetes and helping empower them to take charge of their health and happiness. Did you know that over 11.9 million people in Canada are...
by Siyue Liz Li | Nov 1, 2023 | Recipes
The energy we get from food can help support active lifestyles. A well-balanced diet provides us with essential nutrients that nourish our bodies and fuel our movement throughout the whole day. Award-winning registered dietitian Sue Mah is back and teaming up with...
