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Fitness

Staying fit includes keeping active through exercise, as well as eating a balanced diet and managing a healthy weight. This channel offers articles with tips and ideas on how to keep fit. To get started, access the following health resources:
- How to build physical activity into your day
- What do the experts say about physical activity?
- Diet and Exercise: The key to everything
Remember to always speak with a health care provider before starting any type of exercise or making any diet modifications.
Health Features
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Food and You
Food plays a key role in our lives, both when we’re sick and when we’re well. How much do you know about how it affects you? Grow your knowledge about the food you eat and the food you buy. More…
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Weight Management: Why is it so Hard?
Losing weight can be challenging - and keeping it off can seem harder than losing it in the first place. But it needn’t be. There are just a few straightforward things to keep in mind. More…
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Complementary Medicine
Studies show that up to 70% of Canadians have used some form of alternative or complementary medicine. Read on for more information about complementary medicine, herbal medications, and tips on safety. More…
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