The link between physical activity and mental health is behind an innovative initiative from Alberta Health Services (AHS) called Move Your Mood.
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Empowering Indigenous children & youth through physical activity
The Recreation & Parks Association of Nunavut (RPAN)’s Get HAPPY Summer Day Camp was one of our Saputo Signature Grant recipients, six incredible organizations from across Canada who exemplify how physical activity helps #MeYouUs. June 21 is National Indigenous...
Grow your muscles workout
Gardening offers many benefits to physical, mental and social well-being. Not only does it give you the chance to get some fresh air and sunshine, but gardening also provides valuable opportunities for muscle and bone building. This is because it requires you to push,...
Lessons on physical activity
With our 50th anniversary celebrations concluding as 2021 comes to an end, we reached out to some of Canada’s leading physical activity researchers and influencers to ask a simple question: What is the one thing you wish everyone living in Canada knew about getting...
Active Champions Series: Sarah Ennor
The Active Champions Series is a monthly showcase of inspiring stories from influential Canadians who make physical activity and sport a key part of their everyday lives. Taking up a new sport, especially a team one, can be intimidating. You may worry that you won’t...
Active Champions Series: Catriona Le May Doan
“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...
3 reasons why resolving to lose weight is a bad idea
A good resolution should flow from your deepest desires Resolving to lose weight in 2021? Here are a few reasons why you might want to reconsider your approach: Reason No. 1 The first is that it’s not directly under your control. You can (or at least attempt to)...
Teens and screens: The 4 M’s of screen use and what you need to know
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 ways to boost your health with fresh air & outdoor activity
Here in Canada, we’re surrounded by fresh, clean air. It can be easy to forget how lucky we are, but according to a recent Fraser Institute study, Canada’s air quality ranks amongst the best in the world. We know that getting active in nature offers many benefits;...
How much screen time is too much for teens? 7 ways to reduce it
Teenagers are spending more time on screens than ever before, which begs the question: how much is too much screen time?