During my studies at the University of Regina, one of the areas that piqued my interest, and continue to do so, is that of a “blue zone.” For those of you who have never heard of this, there are five of these around the world where people consistently live to 100 years of age,… Continue reading The Fountain of Youth?
Author: Sonya Brown
Sonya Brown, B.Kin, is a Health Promotion Coordinator and works with School Divisions in Southeastern Alberta to improve healthy eating, active living and positive mental health initiatives and policies. Her passion is building healthy school communities where children and youth can live happy, healthy lives.
No Laughing Matter: Fostering a Positive Social Environment
Ponder this interesting fact: children laugh on average three hundred times per day, while the average adult laughs only fifteen times. What accounts for this difference? Do we lose our sense of humour as we grow? Do our life experiences leave us jaded? Or is the wonder of childhood just that wonderful? Probably best to get those answers… Continue reading No Laughing Matter: Fostering a Positive Social Environment
My CrossFit Journey
I’m the kind of person who has a passion for physical activity and wellness. I love trying new activities and challenging myself to new adventures – variety is key! And that’s exactly what got me hooked on CrossFit: there’s always something new to learn, always something to improve upon—which is a long way of saying, it’s never… Continue reading My CrossFit Journey
Winter Fun for Everyone!
Snow, ice, cold and fog are just a few of the natural elements we experience when autumn turns to winter. Although winter provides us with a great excuse to cozy up inside and stay warm, this isn’t always the healthiest choice. We often are not prepared for the first snow fall and the transition from… Continue reading Winter Fun for Everyone!
The Positive Effects of Physical Activity on Grades
Remember when you were 12 years old and you enjoyed being physically active? Meantime, your parents and teachers wanted to make sure that you had every opportunity for a quality education. In the past, it was thought that physical activity time, like recess, took away from academic success. Fortunately today, researchers and teachers know that… Continue reading The Positive Effects of Physical Activity on Grades
One Step at a Time
It may seem reasonable to assume that when the bell rings to dismiss students from school for the day, their activity levels go up. We would like to imagine them crashing through the doors and filling their free time with outdoor play and physical activity, or at the very least, homework and chores. Yet in… Continue reading One Step at a Time
Want to Stay Healthier Longer? Then Get Moving!
Let’s face it, in today’s busy world it can be hard to find time to look after our health. It’s wedged in between our social life, eating, sleeping, working and weekend fun. We spend a large amount of our day sitting – in the vehicle driving to work, at our desk in our office, in… Continue reading Want to Stay Healthier Longer? Then Get Moving!