Health & Wellness

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

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Strength Training: Pump Iron to Boost Mood

The positive effects of exercise on mental health have been well established — exercise promotes both cognitive function (especially as we age) and psychological...
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The Difference Between Sadness and Depression

Depression can affect people of all ages and backgrounds. It is mainly characterized by feelings of prolonged sadness, hopelessness, and a loss of interest...

The Power of Music Therapy

Music is such an essential part of our lives, intertwined in so many of our daily activities.Anyone who has blasted a favourite rock classic...
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Sober-Curious AF (Alcohol-Free)

Alcohol seems to have found a place in almost all adult leisure activities, from Sunday brunch, to celebratory dinners, to 5 p.m. on any...
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Vitamin D Studies Show Promise in Helping Prevent Dementia

Researchers at the University of Calgary’s Hotchkiss Brain Institute and the University of Exeter in the United Kingdom explored the relationship between vitamin D...
Run Early or Run Late

Run Early or Run Later

I like to think that I am a morning person in spirit, as I often wake up early. However, to say I am a...

Yoga Nidra for What Ails You

If you have stepped into a yoga studio lately, you have likely experienced or at least heard of yoga nidra. Many studio aficionados will...

The Health Benefits of Cold Exposure

In the past few years, cold exposure has grown in popularity, with serious athletes turning to the practice for its long list of health...

Creating A Self-Care Routine Based on Four Pillars of Health

What is self-care? This term is often used as a push from the wellness industry. Brands dupe us into thinking that self-care is something...

Facts About Keeping Your Bones Healthy

Optimal health is a package deal, so it’s important to be aware of how both exercise and diet impact our overall well-being.Most of us...

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Wood Forum 2026 – Knowledge is Power

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Step into a Stronger, Healthier Fall at VivoFall means back to school, back to reality and, for many of us, back to routine. As...
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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...

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