Health Champions Gather at Glashan for ‘Healthy Me Week’ Launch

 All photos by Eric Murphy.  An alligator, a vegetable man, YTV’s Carlos Bustamante and Environment Minister Catherine McKenna met up in Glashan Public School this morning to launch Canada’s fifth Healthy Me Week. The week is a call for children and parents across Canada to step up their health routine.

Staying Active Over the Holidays

 As the holiday season arrives, schedules can fill up with parties, dinners, shopping, and vacations. Although this is an exciting time of year, it can be stressful. When our calendars get overwhelming, in order to meet holiday demands, one of the first things people often reduce is exercise. Also, as

Old Favourites and New Horrors at Saunders Farm

 Photo courtesy of saundersfarm.com. That chill in the air is a spine-tingling reminder that Halloween is approaching, and the place to be during the ghoulish season is Saunders Farm. It’s a little known fact that Mark Saunders, the Director of Fun and co-owner of Saunders Farm (along with his wife

Splash into Summer!

 Jump in the pool this summer for some fun, family-friendly exercise! Swimming is a great sport everyone can enjoy, regardless of age or ability. It is a cost-effective activity that almost always provides a good time—plus, it’s good for you! The health benefits of swimming include building immunity against disease,

Using Mental Rehearsal to Bring Your Sports Game to the Next Level

 Every athlete, from the beginner to the professional, can benefit from using mental rehearsal to improve their game. This holds true for athletes and competitors in every sport arena including the weekend warriors or duffers, to the skilled martial artist, dancer, bowler, dart player, hockey and / or soccer player.

4 Misconceptions That Won’t Help When You Hit the Slopes this Season

 Common Errors to Avoid from Sought-After Instructor & Keynote Speaker Chalky White As the season gets underway and skiers of all levels journey to the snow-capped mountains, chances are that a great many of them will do some things that won’t help their cause, says world-class ski instructor Chalky White.

Canada Relying too Heavily on Unpaid Caregivers—At a Cost

 Almost half a million Canadians go without necessary homecare. The unexpected and largely unreported good news about homecare in this country is that the vast majority of Canadians who receive home help or homecare for a chronic health condition are getting all the services they need. According to a recently

Healthy Tips: Cottage Getaway

 With many of us escaping the city on the weekends for the tranquillity of cottage country, the phrase TGIF gains a new meaning. While I’m certainly not one to pass up an afternoon of lounging on the dock or a trip to the local ice cream shop, it’s always a