Many of us face barriers to sport. Growing up MLSE LaunchPad sport program lead Olivia Ho didn’t let these hurdles stop her from enjoying sports. Learn how she’s planting the seeds for an active generation.
Mental Health
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.
Exercises to improve your period & PMS
Physical activity can benefit women and girls dealing with the sometimes-draining effects of periods. Learn about exercises that can help improve your period and PMS.
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!
Women’s health: Active tips for your life stages
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...
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.
5 ways to stop doomscrolling in its tracks
Excessive scrolling through bad news or other anxiety-inducing content may makes us feel sad. Here are 5 ways to stop or limit doomscrolling.
6 useful resources to help boost your mood through movement
A roundup of some of our best mental health tips, strategies and resources to help you combat the winter blues and boost your mood.
Winter blues? Time to get active!
Around 60% of people in Canada report feeling the winter blues. Luckily, when you move, your body releases feel-good chemicals that literally boost your mood.
How to use habit stacking to stay on track
Forming and sticking to new habits can be challenging. Luckily there’s a science-backed approach called “habit stacking” that can make this easier for you.
Skip the end-of-year burnout by getting active
Boost your energy with physical activity to skip burnout With 2022 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 weeks of the year...