Knowledge Nuggets

Activity and Exercise Sedentary behaviour will impact your body in many negative ways. When healthy young adults stopped being active for just two weeks, the results were significant and astonishing. While it’s possible to reverse the changes by getting back to your active routine, it’s still alarming what can happen to your body if you...

The new school year is on the horizon and parents want to make sure that their children stay active and healthy. One of the easiest ways to help that along is by signing them up for a sport. With 90% of Canadians stating that the costs of sport are a barrier, how can families give...

Nutrition Beans are versatile, cheap, and nutritious. Despite getting a bad rap for their gassy association, beans and legumes are a fantastic addition to our diets. Check out these 9 Reasons Why Athletes Should Eat More Beans. 

Activity and Exercise The Greater Toronto Hockey League and the Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital have teamed up to create a first-of-its-kind concussion strategy to enhance minor hockey player safety. Protocol changes regarding return-to-play, mandatory training for all coaches, and continued concussion research are all part of this unique initiative. Learn more about what results...

Teaching Moment The term “fat but fit” describes people who are overweight but who are within healthy ranges for blood pressure, blood sugar, and other metabolic measures. There are differing conclusions about whether carrying this extra weight is harmful, but a more recent study suggests that simply being obese may increase your risk of heart...

Activity and Exercise Beautiful weather lends itself perfectly to an outdoor workout. From an outdoor cycling workout to a body-weight tabata session at the park, there are countless options. Not only is working out outside a great way to take advantage of the last bit of weather, there are many advantages to exercising outdoors over...

Teaching Moment Hydration is an incredibly important part of performance. It is also crucial to avoid heat illness. Learn more about how to tell if you’re adequately hydrated, how much athletes should be drinking during activity, and how you can stay hydrated.

What is a concussion? What are some of the symptoms of a concussion? How should you approach recovery and how long until you can return to play? Concussions, also called mild traumatic brain injuries, are a complex area of research. Here are some of the need-to-know basics about them.

Activity and Exercise Hiking is a fun and easy way to get active and is a great way to get the whole family moving. This article gives 8 Ways to Make Hiking Fun for Little Kids to make their introduction to hiking a positive experience. 

SIRC Blog Exercise doesn’t just improve physical health: it also benefits brain health through increased brain function and resistance to neurodegenerative diseases. One of the key players in this relationship is brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF). Discover what BDNF is and how getting active influences memory, metabolism, and psychiatric symptoms in this week’s blog.