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Health and fitness tidbits to motivate and make you think.

How To Improve Your Running Economy

A look at some of the latest running and nutritional research
Mindfulness Food Choices

Mindfulness Can Help You Make Healthier Food Choices

The mind-body connection isn’t just for your workouts anymore.
Best Nutrition Apps of 2023

Best Nutrition Apps of 2023

Do you feel overwhelmed by all the contrasting information on nutrition? IMPACT has complied ten of the best nutrition apps that may help users...
Ian Dyck and Trevor Baine run British Columbia's West Coast Trail in less than 24 hours.

Calgary Runners Race Against the Clock on the West Coast Trail

If hiking British Columbia’s West Coast Trail over a week isn’t adventure enough, Calgary’s intrepid runners Ian Dyck and Trevor Baine added another dimension...
best running apps for runners in 2023

The Best Running Apps for 2023

The global running apps market is projected to reach US $1.44 billion in 2028 from US $562 million in 2021 (Absolute Reports Pvt Ltd,...

Best Fitness Apps 2022

There’s no denying that we live busy lives these days, and although we enjoy working out at gyms and fitness studios, sometimes we just...

Conquer Everest—on Your Bike

The sun had already set but recreational cyclist Graham Pierce was still logging hill repeats on Kelowna’s Knox Mountain. It was almost impossible to...

Running in the Metaverse

Let’s go for a run… in the metaverse. Thanks to a new app you now can run in the real world while powering your...

Nature Rx

Doctors in parts of Canada have another tool in their nature prescription kit. They can now prescribe Parks Canada’s Discovery Pass to patients as...

IMPACT Book Reviews 2022

From the kitchen to the forest, to the lab, to the arena, these books dish out both knowledge and entertainment. IMPACT reviewers offer their...

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Vivo for Healthier Generations Winter Update

The Winter Arc has begun! Maybe you’re well into your Winter Arc and loving it or maybe you’ve never heard of this wellness trend....
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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...
Wood Forum

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...