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.
Sleep
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!
Women’s health: Active tips for your life stages
Aging, Anxiety, Brain Health, Chronic Disease, Heart Health, Kids, Mental Health, Period, Seniors, Sleep, Teens, Tips and Tricks, Women's Health
This article is part of our new women’s health series that talks about how getting active benefits your health and hormones at different life stages and shares tips and exercises to get the most out of each. Whether you’re a teenage girl, young woman, in mid-life or...
Key habits for a healthy heart
Benefits, Blood Pressure, Chronic Disease, Guidelines, Heart Health, Science and Research
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.
7 healthy habits to improve your workday
Active Transportation, Focus, Sleep, Stretching, Tips and Tricks, Workspace
To help you on your journey towards improved workday health, we’ve created a week-long healthy workday challenge.
How physical activity can improve your sleep & overall health
Benefits, Family, Sleep, Tips and Tricks
Get the best ZZZs of your life with physical activity My name is Alanna McGinn, I’m a certified sleep expert and I’ve partnered with ParticipACTION to educate Canadians on the importance of including more physical activity during the day to better your sleep. It’s...
3 reasons why physical activity is key to fighting the winter blues
Benefits, Outdoors, Sleep, Winter
Get moving for a natural boost of happiness Winter in Canada isn’t always exactly a smooth experience. Regardless of the province you call home, dealing with the tumultuous conditions that come between November and March (OK, and sometimes April), may leave us feeling...
The movement-sleep connection and why it’s holding your organization back
Sleep is universal. We all know how energizing it is to wake up after a good night’s sleep – and how awful it is to feel exhausted and drag ourselves through the day. As a business leader, you’d likely agree that you’re at your best when you’re well-rested, and the...
How to prime yourself for a great sleep so you can move more
Physical activity does so many things to make us feel good…it boosts mood and energy levels, builds confidence and self-esteem…and it helps us get a good night’s sleep!In fact, a good workout can lead to better shut-eye, and better shut-eye can lead to a good workout....