Evidence, Policy and more...
You may think that physical activity is a trend or a fad.  However, we have the evidence to convince you that physical activity is an important contributor to living a stronger, happier, more vibrant life.
Experts at ParticipACTION, Canadian Sport For Life, True Sport, and Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, etc... all attest to the fact that increased physical activity contributes to increased health, increased mental acuity and lower incidence of type 2 diabetes.
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Recent research:
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Health Effects of Overweight and Obesity in 195 Countries over 25 Years: Article
Halo Research: Articles
Health Care Costs of Inactivity In Adult Canadians: Article
Ten years of measuring physical activity—What have we learned?: Article
The effectiveness of school-based physical activity interventions for adolescent girls: Article
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Guidelines and Policy documents