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movement is medicine, accessible at any ability level. this hub moves beyond aesthetics to focus on functional strength and cardiovascular health. articles offer safe, sustainable exercise information for various conditions, encouraging canadians to find activity that supports their physical and mental longevity.

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physiotherapy, tablet and shoulder pain with people in clinic for rehabilitation, healthcare or consulting. support, medical and chiropractor with man and athlete for healing, advice or report
robichaud: why you should get a physiotherapy assessment
pedestrians cross metcalfe st. while walking on ste-catherine st. in downtown montreal. montreal is considered canada’s second-most walkable city, based on the appreciation of walking among the city’s many historical buildings and the large number of cafés, markets, restaurants and green spaces within walking distance of most of its residents.
want to boost your daily step count? consider location, location, location
doctor performing tests on patient knee. closeup of knee with doctors hands.
how soon can you resume physical activity after knee-replacement surgery?
cutoff picture of people walking. feet only in running shoes.
all-or-nothing thinking is an obstacle to better health 
deanna stellato-dudek and maxime deschamps pose with a canadian flag and their gold medals after finishing first in the pairs free program during the isu world figure skating championships at the bell centre on march 21, 2024, in montreal.
olympians excel in the gym as well as in sport
hungry man eating food at night from open fridge. man taking midnight snack from refrigerator
food for thought: how emotional eating derails weight loss
trail running runner looking at heart rate monitor watch running in forest wearing warm jacket sportswear, hat and gloves. male jogger running training in woods.
do fitness apps help get you moving?
 
trainer watching student lift weights in the gym. male trainer coaching female student while working out.
hitting the weights now reduces risk of osteoarthritis later
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what does your vo2 max score tell you about your fitness?
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can you bank the health benefits of exercise?
young mother working out at home on a mat with baby. interior of a cozy sunny nursery room. woman practicing yoga together with child.
new guideline for postpartum moms validates challenges and benefits of exercise
karen hawthorne - middle age woman running in 5kk
the healing power of running: my self-care is moving meditation
personal trainer assisting sportswoman with her rehabilitation treatment at health club
bringing exercise into depression care: why it’s critical to equip practitioners with the right tools
millennial african american man leading friends hiking single file uphill on a path in countryside
beating the summer slump: how to stay on top of your fitness this summer season
four people of mixed ethnicities hold the warrior pose in a sunlit, minimalist yoga studio, showcasing concentration and balance
how uhn and the canada india foundation are innovating care models through the power of yoga
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sporty couple running up stairs outdoors on sunny day, back view
will walking 10,000 steps a day improve your sex life?
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exercise and chronic disease: finding success on your own terms
running team, fitness and men in forest with cardio, athlete with personal trainer for support in sports and health.
slow running: lower impact, strength building and great for getting social
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fitness: find the right balance between pleasure and pain when you exercise
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fitness: does exercise improve posture?
damar hamlin of the buffalo bill stands with the medical personnel that cared for him after he colapsed
damar hamlin of buffalo bills confirms chest trauma was the cause of january collapse
women and man in sportswear doing plank exercise on rubber mat in fitness club. should gym memberships receive a tax credit?
fitness tax credit: should we be able to claim workout expenses on our taxes?
 
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can you 'catch' stress? this toronto researcher says yes
john and cindy mccaffery
how i care for dementia: 'i don’t ever want to be looked at by john as a caregiver, i want him to see me as his partner'
the buffalo bills football team gathers as cpr is administered to damar hamlin after he collapsed in the first quarter of the nfl week 17 game.
could chest trauma be the cause of damar hamlin’s collapse?
senior man with red cape
'an optimistic message': study uncovers the secrets to aging successfully
bowls of berries and nuts
nutrition and exercise: what to eat and when to eat it
woman walking with dog in park
opinion: as a geriatrician and researcher, i have become increasingly interested in what women can do to age well
stephen eustaquio of canada sits on the world cup pitch during a game against croatia; he is tended to by a medical professional
canada’s world cup team navigated multiple injuries during their run
convulsions during sleep concept
advice: does a bar of soap under the mattress really help muscle cramps?
man doing iv detox under a blanket.
the detox myth: what’s really making you sick, tired and overweight? 
partner image of aquaomega and 4ocean. logos stacked on top of each other.
aquaomega onehealth initiative to remove 500,000 pounds of ocean plastic
sauna therapy
how sauna therapy acts as a passive exercise for your heart
how do hormones affect weight loss?
10 hormones that affect weight loss
woman sitting on bed yawning and stretching.
the connection between sleep and weight loss
hungry man eating food at night from open fridge. man taking midnight snack from refrigerator
food for thought: how emotional eating derails weight loss
what supplements help in winter?
why natural supplements are key to cold and flu prevention
how to avoid drinking too much alcohol over the holidays
alcohol and the holidays: how to avoid excess alcohol intake this festive season
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evander kane #91 of the edmonton oilers looks on prior to the game against the chicago blackhawks at united center on october 27, 2022 in chicago, illinois.
sports injuries: can a skate blade really cut open a wrist?
image from energia athletics gym with people exercising
working out: is there a secret to staying motivated?
broken leg x-ray
how much force does it take to break a leg?
jamie drysdale
sports injuries: what's a torn labrum?
matt ryan
matt ryan of indianapolis colts sidelined for a grade two shoulder separation
jordan poyer
buffalo bills jordan poyer only misses one game after collapsed lung
medical staff tend to quarterback tua tagovailoa
nfl concussion protocol under review after miami dolphins' tagovailoa hospitalized
 
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toronto maple leafs captain john tavares strains oblique
aashni shah feeding giraffes
living with obesity: 'i know what it feels like for someone to assume you are lesser than you are because you have a couple of extra kilos'
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lizzo says a cold plunge helps her with anxiety
rock standing on egg. unstoppable and strong idea concept. this is a 3d render illustration
'being mentally strong is more important than being physically strong during matches,' says mma fighter ritu phogat
james brolin and chris evans
what is james brolin's secret to staying young?
hunchback beggar on black background, spinal diseases in old age, kyphosis
asking for a friend: am i getting a hunchback?
contemporary art collage. sportive young man diving into torn paper water isolated over pastel background with dust effect
what are the risks of swimming?
strong bodybuilder sportsman man with battle rope doing exercise in functional training fitness gym
is a crossfit workout worth it?
a woman, alethea greyeyes stands in front of a crowd of runners wearing orange shirts for national day for truth and reconciliation hyping them up for a charity run.
new program brings science-backed results of exercise to cancer treatment
young mother working out at home on a mat with baby. interior of a cozy sunny nursery room. woman practicing yoga together with child.
new guideline for postpartum moms validates challenges and benefits of exercise
confident pregnant woman sitting cross legged
why interval training may be missing piece in women’s health—before, during and after pregnancy
mid adult woman doing shoulder exercise with dumbbell at gym
why lifting light weights might be better for your blood sugar than a 30-minute run
physiotherapy, stretching band and senior couple with teamwork for muscle wellness, rehabilitation and support together. elderly black people or friends smile in physical therapy with strong progress
when your doctor prescribes a workout: the case for exercise as medicine is getting stronger
asian woman lying down in the training gym
when more isn’t better: how overtraining without recovery sabotages performance from the inside out
portrait of indonesian muslim family breaking their fasting together at home. concept of happy lebaran, eid al fitr, idul fitri, and ramadan mubarak celebration
when care misses culture: why healthcare systems must better support muslim patients during ramadan
shot of a sporty young woman working out with heavy ropes at the gym
exercise war that’s getting in the way of getting people moving
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