Physical Activity

For Olympic hopefuls, long COVID poses career threat

World-class athletes are facing the fact that age and fitness doesn’t spare them from prolonged COVID symptoms that could be career ending.

Risky dancers: Putting health on the line for that ‘human touch’

Knowing they are putting their bodies on the line to have human connections, many dancers are trying to manage their COVID risk by various means – and it could give us a glimpse of what mass gatherings might look like in a post-pandemic world.

Promoting your heart health promotes your brain health

Every five minutes, heart disease, stroke and related conditions take a life in Canada. However, 80 per cent of premature heart disease and stroke is preventable. Here's how to avoid these debilitating conditions.

We all need somewhere ‘to go’: Paucity of public washrooms is clogging up efforts to get outside and stay safe

During the pandemic, being physically active outside is crucial to staying healthy and safe. But how can we enjoy the outdoors without public washrooms?

Pandemic, winter taking toll on Canadians’ mental health

Despite winter’s darkest days shortening, the vaccine rollout underway and restrictions lowering daily COVID-19 case counts, the pandemic is taking an ever-increasing toll on Canadians’ mental health.

It’s time to get moving, Canada

Canada recently allocated $100 billion over 3 years to kickstarting the economy - but it is not investing in promoting exercise, which can improve our health, healthcare system and the economy.

Virtual reality can help older Canadians overcome toll of lockdowns

Simple ‘miracle cure’ for many conditions is available to all

Are you eating more and moving less during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Lifestyle lessons learned during COVID-19 can decrease risk of many diseases

Getting your kids outdoors during COVID-19

Will a Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injection help with my knee arthritis?

Is diabetes common in pregnancy?

How can excess body fat cause cancer?

Blood flow restriction: A potential new approach to rehabilitation?

REPLAY: Are Your Vitamins Vital? Cardiorespiratory Fitness on Mortality and Vitamin Supplementation for Prevention of Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease

Get Up & Go: Exercise Interventions for Functional Decline and Nephrology Referrals for CKD

Are Your Vitamins Vital? Cardiorespiratory Fitness on Mortality and Vitamin Supplementation for Prevention of Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease

“Movement breaks”: One of the best things you can do for your health this year

Need a Lyft? VTE Prophylaxis After Arthroplasty & Ridesharing to Decrease Missed Appointments