Sometimes all it takes is one good idea to get you off your feet. Well we’ve got over 100 for you to try!
Choose activities that you think sound like fun. Always consider your abilities and current level of fitness before trying something new. Starting slowly is safe for most people. If in doubt, consult your […]

Even if your family has a limited income, you can still be physically active. Many activities are low cost or free. What’s more, many community agencies can help outfit your family members for their favourite sports, e.g., the Bell Community Sport Fund, Jump Start, or Everybody Gets to Play.
Read this article for information about free […]

If you have a disability, you may be less active and therefore at greater risk of having diseases such as obesity, Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and coronary heart disease.
So it’s important to find ways to overcome any barriers you face as you try to become physically active. These barriers may include affordability and […]

If you’re an older adult or know someone who is, you know there are many myths about aging.
For example, how would you answer these questions?
1. People should slow down as they get older.
True or False?
2. Aches, pains, muscle weakness and less ability to do things are just a part of getting old. There is nothing […]

Achieving or maintaining a healthy weight is important. We may all have different reasons for losing or maintaining our weight:
* our own health issues
* a family history of diabetes or heart problems
* wanting to feel and look better
* simply trying to be healthier
Whatever our motivation, battling with our weight can be frustrating. The good news […]

These days, many Americans spend a lot of time using their computers, TVs and cell phones, on average Americans of all ages watch TV for eight to 14 hours a day.
Screen time, which causes us to be inactive for hours on end, is one of the reasons for ever-increasing obesity rates, even among very young […]