It is well understood that physical activity and exercise can significantly improve mental well-being by boosting mood, cognitive function, physical health, sleep quality, and self-esteem. However, a growing body of evidence shows that higher activity level is correlated strongly with a lower incidence of diagnosed mental illnesses.

May is Asian Heritage Month. It’s an opportunity to celebrate the contributions Canadians of Asian descent have made, and continue to make, to Canada’s growth and prosperity.1

Chronic Pain – Working together to better understand, prevent and manage chronic pain

Almost anyone that has walked into a gym, played a sport, or done any sort of physical activity has likely experienced delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) at some point in their lives. This soreness typically starts to set-in at around 24 hours post-exercise, peaking at about 24-72 hours, and fully resolving within 5-7 days

PGAP is a 10-week program developed by a psychologist to be delivered by trained healthcare professionals to target behaviour change in relation to the psychosocial barriers that sustain disability and prevent return to work.