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Canadians have more tools than ever to help them live healthy lives. In the latest episode of the This Is Why podcast, we examine why it's still such a struggle.

Countries like Canada have engineered physical activity out of daily life, experts say. Here are some ways to bring it back.

Is dieting the problem? Or is the problem our approach to dieting? Experts break it down.

Canadians have more tools than ever to help them live healthy lives. Here's why it's still such a struggle.

More than one quarter of Canadians are obese. Experts put the blame on our food environment and other societal factors.