Knowledge Nuggets

Given that much of modern work involves sedentary sitting positions, it’s crucial to consider the potential detrimental impacts of prolonged sitting on health. Recent research highlights how various activities can influence our blood sugar levels after meals. Taking short breaks from sitting can aid in lowering blood sugar, with slow-paced walking offering even greater benefits.

Unfavourable weather and climate conditions, such as heatwaves, heavy rain and smoke-filled air, can lead to canceled recesses and outdoor sport and recreation activities, and more indoor sedentary time. The 2024 ParticipACTION Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth uncovers how active kids in Canada are and how to keep them active in...

In preparation for Mother’s Day, we explore how physical activity has many benefits for a new mom’s health and well-being. Despite this, finding time to exercise after having a baby can often be challenging. To help get active after a baby, researchers suggest that moms engage in small bursts of activity known as ‘exercise snacks,’...

Interventions that are evidence informed and co-created with end-users are more likely to be effective, but injury prevention programs have typically been developed by experts only. In the quest to reduce injuries among young handball players, researchers have developed a holistic injury prevention intervention that puts the end-users, including players, coaches, and club administrators, at...

Hydrating a healthy amount is associated with lots of short-and long-term beneficial health effects, especially for kidney and metabolic function. A recent study finds that around 2.5 to 3.5 litres per day of water should be consumed in order to ensure optimal hydration.

In a Canadian study of mentor and mentee coaches involved in a virtual Para sport coach mentoring program, the mentee-mentor conversations regarding disability-specific knowledge enhanced the mentees’ confidence. This finding highlights not only the importance of effective communication between mentors and mentees, but also the crucial role it plays in mentees’ development.

Effective athletic recovery combines proven methods like foam rolling, compression garments, and cryotherapy with fundamental practices of good sleep, nutrition, and training. While new gadgets like massage guns and recovery boots are tempting, they often lack strong evidence of efficacy. Before investing in the latest device, prioritize the basics, keep an eye on what science...

Caffeine is a popular stimulant consumed by people all around the world. Recent research suggests that both caffeinated sports drinks and energy drinks can enhance several aspects of sports performance. While caffeinated sports drinks are found to be particularly beneficial during prolonged exercise, energy drinks may be better suited for providing a pre-exercise caffeine boost.

Researchers from the University of Windsor have developed a free, fully accessible, self-paced, online Psychological Skills Training (PST) program, specifically designed for Para athletes. PST has been shown to enhance athlete confidence, motivation, and satisfaction within sport. This program is free for Para athletes to access via www.learnpst.com. Check it out!

In the realm of sports, the potential for injury looms large, with varying degrees of risk across different athletic endeavours. A recent study reveals that, overall, soccer has the highest head impact rate among both boys and girls. However, when examining male and female sports separately, male high school soccer, basketball, and lacrosse teams exhibit...