Knowledge Nuggets bdnf 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...
Blog Why Those Who Exercise Have a Good Head on Their Shoulders August 23, 2017 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). What is Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF)? Neuroplasticity...
News CANADIANS IN ACTION THIS WEEK August 23, 2017 Tennis Canada - A look at the key events for the week of August 21 August 22-25 U.S. Open qualifying – Flushing Meadows, New York, USA Grand Slam event Françoise Abanda (Montreal, QC) Bianca Andreescu (Mississauga, ON) Félix Auger-Aliassime (Montreal, QC)...
News Taekwondo Canada selected team for the 2017 Pan American Cadet and Junior Championships August 23, 2017 Taekwondo Canada - The 2017 Pan American Cadet and Junior Championships will be held from August 29th to the 31st in San Jose, Costa Rica. This G2 event is expecting to host the best Junior athletes in Pan American who...
News 2017 BASEBALL MANITOBA AWARDS NOMINATIONS August 23, 2017 Baseball Manitoba - As the baseball season winds down, it is time for Baseball Manitoba to begin the process of recognizing those players, teams, coaches and umpires that had outstanding seasons. Baseball Manitoba is now accepting nominations in 15 categories....
News Learn to Skate at Your Local Skate Canada Club August 22, 2017 Skate Canada - OTTAWA, ON: The 2017-2018 ice skating season is beginning in many communities across Canada and all Canadians have the opportunity to register for skating programs at your local Skate Canada club or skating school. Skating is an integral part...
News Dick and Toth advances to 10-m final at World University Games August 22, 2017 Diving - TAIPEI – Elaena Dick of the University of Toronto and Celina Toth of the University of Victoria advanced to the final on women’s 10-m tower in diving action Tuesday at the World University Games. Dick, the national junior...
Knowledge Nuggets participaction aug 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....
News Silver medal in women’s team event at FISU Games August 22, 2017 Gymnastics Canada - TAIPEI CITY, TPE (August 21, 2017) – The Canadian women won a silver medal in the team final at the Summer Universiade (FISU) Games in Taipei City, TPE today, scoring 161.100 points. Olympians Ellie Black (Halifax,...
News Canadian skaters set to begin 2017-2018 ISU Junior Grand Prix season in Australia August 22, 2017 Skate Canada - OTTAWA, ON: Skate Canada will send six skaters, for a total of four entries to the first stop on the 2017-2018 ISU Junior Grand Prix of Figure Skating in Brisbane, Australia. Canada will have one entry per discipline...