by ParticipACTION | Feb 1, 2023 | Heart Health, Science
The calendar has officially flipped to February, which means it’s time to chat about the heart – and not the delicious chocolate kind. It’s Heart Month in Canada, the perfect opportunity to think about how you can improve your heart health and...
by Siyue Liz Li | Feb 1, 2023 | Workout, Heart Health
CAUTION: The following videos may reduce stress and fatigue, improve mood and help you manage or prevent health conditions, including high blood pressure, diabetes and heart disease. Other side-effects may include joy, bliss and a better quality of life!...
by Siyue Liz Li | Jan 24, 2023 | Recipes, Mental Health, Science
Written by Sue Mah, Registered Dietitian When the days are cold and dark, we could all use a little pick-me-up. Did you know that there are some foods that can boost your mood and energy? When you’re feeling more energized, you can participate in all of the...
by Siyue Liz Li | Jan 23, 2023 | Screen Time, Habits, Mental Health
Many of us try staying up to date with current events about things like the weather, culture, economy, politics and public health. While it’s good to be aware of what’s going on in the world, it’s also important not to become too focused on events...
by ParticipACTION | Jan 16, 2023 | Mental Health, Science
Happiness is related to chemical reactions in our bodies. Endorphins, dopamine and serotonin (feel-good hormones) all contribute to tipping the scales of our moods. Many of us try to influence our moods through alcohol or other substances, watching TV or scrolling on...
by Siyue Liz Li | Jan 3, 2023 | Mental Health
The winter blues Do winter’s colder, darker and shorter days put a damper on your mood, sapping your energy and leaving you feeling down? You’re not alone: around 60% of people living in Canada report feeling “the winter blues” –...
by Siyue Liz Li | Dec 22, 2022 | Habits, Goal Setting, Mental Health, Science
January is the perfect time to start developing new habits that can boost your mood, relieve stress and make you feel better, like getting the recommended 150 minutes per week of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity. But forming and sticking to new habits can be...
by ParticipACTION | Dec 20, 2022 | Outdoors, Exercise
It’s easy to let the short, dark and often frigid winter days stop you from doing exercise in the winter. But research shows that active time outdoors, even in winter, is excellent for our mental health. Physical activity can help us manage stress, boost our...
by Zamin Qureshi | Dec 13, 2022 | Uncategorized, Outdoors
We’re thrilled to feature a guest blog post from our friends at Trans Canada Trail! The trail is the longest recreational trail network in the world and connects Canadians and visitors to nature and to one another, from coast to coast to coast, through accessible and...
by Zamin Qureshi | Dec 9, 2022 | Outdoors
We’re thrilled to feature a guest blog post from our friends at Trans Canada Trail! The trail is the longest recreational trail network in the world and connects Canadians and visitors to nature and to one another, from coast to coast to coast, through accessible and...
