Knowledge Nuggets

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.

Did You Know? Did you know that participating in physical activity has been recognized as a surefire way of expanding one’s social networks? Consider grabbing some friends or co-workers to join you in taking the ParticipACTION 150 Play List challenge. How many can you check off your list?    

Apps of the Day Concussion continues to be a hot topic in sport. Education and awareness are important if we are to keep youth safe and continually involved in sport and physical activity. Athletes, parents, teachers, coaches, and the public at large can work together to minimize the negative consequences of concussion, starting by educating...