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.
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How to prevent and manage type 2 diabetes with the help of physical activity
Benefits, Diabetes, Experts, Recipes, Science
Did you know that over 11.9 million people in Canada have diabetes or prediabetes? Learn how to prevent and manage type 2 diabetes with the help of physical activity.
How applying “nudge theory” can help you get active at work
Exercise, Habits, Science, Workplace
It can be easy to get so caught up in your work tasks that you forget to break up sedentary time and move more. Find out how applying nudge theory can help you remember and discover great examples of nudges you can use during your workday.
4 science-backed ways physical activity can improve employee performance & productivity
Did you know that physical activity can improve employee performance and productivity? Find out how and learn useful tips for helping your employees squeeze some movement into their workdays:
5 great exercises for depression relief
Exercise, Mental Health, Science
There is tons of research on the benefits of physical activity for depression. Here are 5 exercises for depression relief.
Nature’s clinic: Forest bathing
Mental Health, Nature, Outdoors, Science and Research
Learn all about the science and benefits of forest bathing.
Hydration 101: How hydration works, why it’s important for exercise & tips to stay hydrated
Exercise, Habits, Recipes, Science, Tips and Tricks
Learn the importance of hydration when it comes to getting active plus science-backed tips and tricks for staying hydrated.
Fuel your movement: Tips from a registered dietitian
Energy, Science and Research, Tips and Tricks
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
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.
5 surprising ways spring cleaning boosts your health and wellness
Anxiety, Benefits, Focus, Mental Health, Motivation, Science and Research, Workspace
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
Goal Setting, Motivation, Science and Research, Steps, Tips and Tricks
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
Aging, Benefits, Energy, Science and Research, Tips and Tricks, Women's Health
Learn how you can make nine hormones closely linked with physical activity work(out) for you.