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Team Unbreakable: The transformative power of running for youth mental health

Mental health challenges among Canadian youth are a growing concern. It is estimated that up to 20% of children and youth in Canada, which is more than 1.2 million young individuals, are affected by a mental health disorder. Addressing the mental health needs of these children and youth lays a crucial foundation for their lifelong…

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Active mothers = Active kids
July 24, 2014
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Being physically active has many benefits such as controlling risk factors for heart disease, managing stress and generally improving our quality of life. In recent years, childhood obesity, a key predictor of obesity in adulthood continues to increase. This health...
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Community Sport
Sport for Social Development
Sport Participation

The Power of Sport
July 21, 2014
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Sport for development refers to any initiative that uses sport to help improve or strengthen its community or helps assist people in need. However, when people talk about sport for development they are often referring to organizations like Right to...
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Nutrition and Hydration
Physical Health
Sport Participation

Vitamin B12: The Basics
July 21, 2014
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An important key to maintaining a healthy mind and body is ensuring we’re fulfilling our daily nutritional needs. This means getting the appropriate amounts of vitamins and minerals from our food and understanding what role they play in our health....
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Athlete Development
Physical Health
Sport Participation
Training Factors

What is better, morning or evening exercise?
July 21, 2014
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For most people daily exercise is dictated by when they can fit it in during their busy schedules. We all know that physical activity has many health benefits and doing the recommended minimum has a better outcome than being inactive....
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Physical Health
Sleep and Recovery
Sport Participation

Is there such a thing as placebo sleep?
June 16, 2014
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It is estimated that the average human will spent 36% of their life sleeping. If you lived to be 75 years old, 27 of those years will be spent sleeping. Sleeping is one of the most important human functions and...
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Community Sport
Sport Participation

Hockey in the Streets
June 16, 2014
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by Richard Halfyard – Library and Information Technician Intern Now that the Stanley Cup Playoffs are under way many Canadian hockey fans have settled down to watch their favorite team play. This time long tradition of watching ice hockey athletes...
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Physical Health
Sport Participation
Training Factors

Marathon Training Tips for Beginners
June 16, 2014
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If you’re planning on running your first marathon this year, before you start your training, it’s important to create a training plan. Your training program should include answers on how much you are willing and able to train, your experience...
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Physical Health
Sport Participation
Weather

Water Safety
June 16, 2014
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With summer just around the corner, many families will spend those hot days in pools, ponds and lakes, splashing around, having fun and keeping cool. Most children love to play in and around water, so knowing basic water safety is...
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Community Sport
Sport Participation

My Kind of Fun
June 13, 2014
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What does fun mean to you? Does it involve donuts, maybe a pint of beer, or possibly becoming a human kaleidoscope? No matter how you define fun, the odds are pretty good that it’s been combined with a race course...
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Physical Health
Sleep and Recovery
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Workplace Wellness

How do you prevent low-back pain?
June 13, 2014
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Nearly everyone at some point has back pain that interferes with work, routine daily activities, or recreation. Most occurrences of low back pain tend to go away within a few days. However by strengthening your core, improving your posture and...
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