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Fuel your movement: Tips from a registered dietitian
From what to eat before & after exercising to maintaining a balanced diet when you’re busy, here are tips for fueling your movement from a registered dietitian.
The secret link between sleep and movement
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.
5 surprising ways spring cleaning boosts your health and wellness
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.
3 ways tracking steps helps you get more active
Research suggests that tracking steps can give us an extra edge when we want to establish a more active lifestyle. Here’s why…
Women’s health: 9 hormones linked to physical activity
Learn how you can make nine hormones closely linked with physical activity work(out) for you.
How to make daylight saving time (DST) your new bestie
Not looking forward to springing forward an hour? Learn more about daylight saving time (DST), its benefits, sleep tips and more!
8 ways to help girls and women be physically active
Whether it’s swimmer Penny Oleksiak, soccer player Kadeisha Buchanan or skier Marielle Thompson, women in Canada are dominating the world stage of sports and athletics and inspiring young women to lead active lifestyles. With March 8 being International Women’s Day,...
4 active ways you can improve your heart health
What’s the right amount and type of physical activity to support your heart health? Check out four active ways to improve your heart health.
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.
6 nutritious foods that can boost your mood and energy
Check out this list of foods that can boost your mood and energy from a registered dietitian.
Ask Dr. Leigh: How can we help kids get more active?
On October 4, we launched the 2022 ParticipACTION Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth. Since then, we spoke with Dr. Leigh Vanderloo, Scientific Director at ParticipACTION, to hear her thoughts and insights on the Report Card grades and evidence....