Health & Wellness

Boost your immune system, refresh your mind and invigorate your life with advice from IMPACT’s health and wellness experts.

combate seasonal affective disorder, SAD

Managing Weight Through SAD

One of the most insidious and upsetting symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is winter weight gain. Often people with SAD are not energized to...

Pressing Pause to Enjoy La Dolce Vita

You've walked through the door, returning from a much-needed recess from the demands of daily life and are back to your regularly scheduled program....
kids planking. back to school

Get Back to Sleep for Back to School

Sleep, a vital contributor to cognitive function and memory consolidation, holds the key to unlocking successful learning experiences but is often overlooked in the...
Keep your life healthy and free from toxic PFAS forever chemicals

Understanding Forever Chemicals and Their Impact on Health

In recent years, concerns have arisen over a large group of man-made chemicals known as per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often referred to as...
Open Water Swim for Mental Health

Finding Solace in the Waves

Nature’s touch is healing. Who hasn’t enjoyed walking on a forest trail in fresh air while hearing a gurgling brook or the musical conversations...
Air Quality and Exercise -- is it okay to workout in bad air quality outdoors.

Clearing the Air on Air Quality and Outdoor Exercise

When the WeatherCan air quality alert flashes the number seven, a heavy feeling in my stomach takes hold. It clearly doesn’t understand me or...
Dan Burden, Blue Zones Fellow, takes an image of pedestrians in a walkable city in the U.S.

How Walkable Cities Impact Health

Think back to when you were eight years old. What was your walking range unaccompanied by an adult? In the 1920s, it was often...
be prepared for international travel for athletes. Tips for staying safe abroad

Travel Tips for the Athlete

Travelling overseas for a race or a sports tournament can be exciting and daunting for an athlete. Giving yourself adequate time to prepare is...
natural remedies for first aid kit for the great outdoors hiking

How to Make a Natural First Aid Kit

The truth is, a lot of the products on the market that are designed to keep bugs away or heal cuts are not the...
Matthew Taub talks about his experience with addiction and his journey to sobriety

Sobriety Through Fitness

I recently had a conversation with someone about their experience with alcohol and addiction. They expressed excitement about just finishing a workout, which is...

- Advertisement -

Sponsored Content

Calgary Police Classic

2026 Calgary Police Classic

Saturday, September 19, 2026 marks the 46th Calgary Police Classic (formerly Calgary Police Half Marathon). Hosted at Cowboys Park, the Calgary Police Classic is...

Beyond Green Space

Dive into the colourful tapestry of beaches, summer festivals, nature trails and adventure

Banff Sunshine Meadows: A True Island in the Sky 

Dive into the colourful tapestry of beaches, summer festivals, nature trails and adventure

Top Doctors & Medical Champions 2026

A look at top local doctors and medical industry professionals who are passionate and dedicated to improving the health and lives of others by...

The Next Great Endurance Challenge is Waiting

Dive into the colourful tapestry of beaches, summer festivals, nature trails and adventure