Physical Activity

• People on GLP-1 drugs appear to do less physical activity: study

  Participants' daily steps decreased from about 5,047 to 4,487 per day. Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity also dropped, from 28 minutes a day to 22 minutes a day,

  Canada

  Jun 18
  
• Physical inactivity a ‘silent threat’ as countries, including Canada, off track

  A growing number of people in Canada and globally are physically inactive, the World Health Organization said in a new study, calling it a 'silent threat.'

  Health

  Jun 25, 2024
  
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• Here’s how you can offset health impacts of sitting all day, according to new research

  Clocking 22 minutes of moderate physical activity every day may be enough to offset the unhealthy lifestyle of sitting for long periods of time, according to a recent study.

  Health

  Oct 26, 2023
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• Manitoba’s remote, hybrid workers not getting enough physical activity, says report

  The results are part of a survey conducted by ParticipACTION, which noted that those not working entirely on-site overwhelmingly reported a less active day.

  Canada

  Oct 18, 2023
• Saskatoon morning news rewind: Tuesday, June 13

  Here's a look back at who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' for Tuesday, June 13.

  Jun 13, 2023
• London, Ont. study looks to reduce physical activity barriers for those with impaired mobility

  A study by Lawson Health Research Institute in London, Ont., will see participants complete personal behavioural coaching and two or three physical activity programs every week.

  Health

  Mar 1, 2023
• Lethbridge boxing club punching back against Parkinson’s disease

  Training includes groups activities, stretching and boxing circuits, including bag work and hitting pads held by instructors.

  Health

  Nov 25, 2022
• How active are youth around the world? University of Lethbridge study wants to find out

  An app-based questionnaire will be developed for use in 14 different low, medium, and high income countries across all continents.

  Health

  Jul 28, 2022
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• ‘I am very concerned’: Future of Saskatchewan in Motion in doubt after funding pulled

  The not-for-profit organization has been around since 2003, providing and promoting the importance of physical activity.

  Health

  Mar 21, 2022
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• Canadian adults given an ‘F’ grade for sedentary behaviour, ParticipAction report on fitness finds

  Examples of sedentary behaviour include sitting while watching television, playing video games, listening to music, doing paperwork or commuting.

  Canada

  Nov 30, 2021