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7 Ways Cigarette Smoking is Impacting Your Bones and Muscles
You’ve heard how smoking can negatively impact your lungs, but did you know it can also harm your bones and muscles? A 2013 study1 outlined some of the primary risks and outcomes linking cigarette smoking with spine, muscle, and nervous system disorders. Smoking affects the bones, making them weaker, whileRead More
10 Tips to Keep Your Kids Safe in the Sun and Heat
As the days get longer and the temperatures rise, the more time you are likely spending in the sun. Among the most vulnerable to both sun and heat illness are infants and young children.1,2 The sun is more powerful than you think! It only takes 15 minutes to get aRead More
7 Ways to Fit Your Bike This Spring
Most people know you need a bike that you can step over and reach the pedals, but did you know there are several components that you can (and should) adjust to make your bike fit right? This is a practice pro cyclists know well but it is just as importantRead More
3 Ways to Invest in Yourself This Mother’s Day
We all recognize the important work that moms do. When so much responsibility rests on your shoulders, it’s important to take time for self-care and self-investment, and what better day to do that than on Mother’s Day. Investing in yourself is an opportunity to devote time to things that supportRead More
How much screen time has a negative impact on your child’s development?
Nowadays, even our children have tablets and smart phones, and they spend more and more time looking down at them. Spending too much time in front of a screen isn’t just a concern for adults with desk jobs. Sedentary screen time impacts children too. The amount of time you canRead More
Keeping It Green: 8 Benefits to Getting Fresh Air While You Exercise
Getting any type of exercise is good for your body, but did you know there are specific benefits to taking your workout outside? Not only is it a great way to boost your activity in the Spring, it’ll also help boost your mood. Here are a few of the mainRead More
3 Things You Need to Know About TMJ Pain
TMJ pain: if you’ve suffered from it, you probably already know what it is. If you haven’t, it may require a bit of visualization to make the connection. Some might say TMJ is jaw pain, or something that causes a clicking in your jaw when you open and close yourRead More
13 Ways to Turn Spring Cleaning into a Workout
Whenever Spring rolls around, warmer weather and increased sunshine is a big mood booster. It’s also traditionally the time we try to reset our living space and start our annual Spring cleaning routine. It doesn’t have to be a chore, though. Whether you’re a fan of Marie Kondo’s minimalism orRead More
9 Tips to “Sneak It In” This Week
The week of April 4–8 is ParticipACTION’s Sneak It In Week. It’s a reminder to Canadians to find small opportunities to sneak-in a little more activity throughout the day. It’s become increasingly common in Canadian workplaces to spend more time sitting in front of a computer, including eating lunches atRead More
6 Fast Facts about Nutrition Labels
Food and nutrition labels on food are packed with helpful information. Often they’re our go-to source for calorie, fat, and carbohydrate information, but they have a whole lot more to communicate to consumers. Here are some fast facts about what information you can find on food labels, and what itRead More