Exercise

• Mandatory daily gym class coming to Manitoba public schools

  The two-year pilot project mandating daily, in-person physical education classes is called 'Every Body Every Day,' Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew told reporters.

  Education

  Aug 27
  
• Why just 7K steps a day can boost your health: ‘Some is better than none’

  A new study showed 7,000 steps resulted in a 37 per cent lower risk of death from cancer and 47 per cent lower risk of overall death.

  Health

  Jul 25, 2025
  
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• Saskatoon morning news rewind: Tuesday, March 19

  Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' for Tuesday, March 19.

  Canada

  Mar 19, 2024
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• Calgary fitness organizations partner with Alzheimer Calgary to help people stave off dementia

  Many people are also turning to fitness for prevention, specifically for staving off dementia.

  Health

  Jan 27, 2024
• 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
• U of C study helps kids, families stay active during cancer treatment

  The goal of integrating movement into treatment also helps mitigate a typical decline in activity, allowing kids to get back to their exercise of choice more quickly.

  Health

  Sep 12, 2023
• Calgary woman celebrates 101st birthday by gardening, taking part in sports

  Margie Cobol celebrated her 101st birthday with several lively activities, including her daily work in the garden at her care home.

  Features

  Aug 17, 2023
• Love it or hate it, an Alberta man is racing to save Tim Hortons’ walnut crunch

  Alberta runner Zacary Jeaurond says he's on a mission to save his favourite donut -- the Tim Hortons walnut crunch -- as it temporarily returns after a decade.

  Canada

  Jun 14, 2023
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• Hamilton study seeks to build exercise regimen to help older adults age in place

  Pam Edgecomb, 73, was one of the first to participate in the research, to help her to stay at her Binbrook home as long as possible.

  Health

  May 4, 2023
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• ParticipACTION looks at challenges Albertans face in staying active in the winter

  Cold weather can make exercise more difficult. ParticipACTION exercise scientist Leigh Vanderloo joins Global News Calgary to offer suggestions on how to stay active during the winter.

  Health

  Jan 15, 2023