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Stay healthy and happy with science-backed articles to promote an active lifestyle. From tips on injury-prevention to mental health strategies, these stories educate and motivate.

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Strengthen to Lengthen

If you’re among the many athletes that love training, but seldom take the time to stretch, you’re not necessarily doomed to a rigid fate....
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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....
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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...
Katy Bowman, movement expert, solves your downhill knee problems

Fix Your Downhill Knees

A couple of weeks ago our family hiked with another family from up high in the Olympic National Park to the town below—4,230 vertical...
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...

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Vivo for Healthier Generations Winter Update

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Wellness Takes Flight

From immune-boosting wellness shots to nourishing Canadian-made treats, Air Canada is turning travel into a satisfying journey. For wellness-focused Canadians, maintaining healthy habits in the...
Chicago Marathon

REGISTRATION FOR THE 2026 BANK OF AMERICA CHICAGO MARATHON IS NOW...

The 48th running of the Bank of America Chicago Marathon will take place on Sunday, October 11, 2026 Every October, participants from across the country...
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Wood Forum – Strength in Science: Exercise for Bone and Joint...

Come to MacEwan Hall on Saturday, November 8, for the Wood Forum 2025 - Strength in Science: Exercise for Bone and Joint Health. The Wood Forum is...