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Sort: Alphabetically  By organization By date  Filter: All Resources  Canadian Resources only	Narrow your search by clicking on one of the Topics, Groups, Resource Types or Provinces / Territories listed below. Tips Topic: Cancer Diabetes Healthy Eating Living with Disabilities Mental Health Group: Children Seniors Women Resource Type: Healthy Living Info Policy and Research Province/Territory: Alberta
Community prevention of childhood obesity  Describes how the coalition aims to support community based prevention of childhood obesity through partnership and advocacy. Offers an overview of overweight children in Canada and Alberta and provides links to statistics, research, initiatives and resources. Source: Calgary Health Region Exercise for your heart's sake: it's never too late  Provides facts about heart disease in older adults. Gives tips on how to start exercising at any age to reduce the risk of heart disease. Link requires PDF reader. Source: Active Living Coalition for Older Adults (ALCOA) Health benefits of physical activity: the evidence  Presents evidence that regular physical activity can help in the prevention of chronic diseases and premature death. States that a further increase in physical activity and fitness will lead to additional improvements in health status. Source: Canadian Medical Association (CMA) From: CMAJ Heart-healthy wintertime family activities  Explains why it is so important for families to stay physically active in winter. Describes outdoor activities and games for the whole family to enjoy together. Gives ideas for indoor games when it is not possible to go outdoors. Source: Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada (HSFC) Physical activity and coronary artery disease: it is never too late to benefit  Gives an overview of the role of physical activity in the prevention of heart disease in seniors. Advises on how much exercise is needed, and how often. Link requires PDF reader. Source: Active Living Coalition for Older Adults (ALCOA) From: Research update Physical activity challenge: exercise strategies for two real working moms  Reviews the exercise plans of two working mothers. Offers advice on how these women can modify their exercise plans to achieve optimal heart health benefits. Source: Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada (HSFC) Physical activity tips for older adults  Lists the benefits of physical activity for older adults. Outlines its components, such as cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and endurance, joint flexibility and balance and coordination. Offers 10 tips for becoming, and 10 tips for staying, physically active. Source: Alberta Centre for Active Living Recreational and leisure activities  Discusses a recreational therapist's role in helping patients to adapt past activities and start new activities following a stroke. Recommends physical activity to help improve mental and physical health. Source: Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada (HSFC) From: Stroke Teenage girls can be physically active ... and still be cool  Explores the reasons that make physical activity so important for adolescent girls. Lists factors that contribute to the successful participation of girls in sport and physical activity. Suggests a variety of activity ideas for female teens. Created by the Active Living Affiliate for the CHN. Source: Canadian Health Network (CHN) From: Magazine feature of the month: archives What kind of physical activity can I do after a heart attack?  Describes cardiac rehabilitation programs that help reduce the risk of subsequent heart attacks. Prepared by the Cardiovascular Disease and Stroke Affiliate for the CHN. Source: Canadian Health Network (CHN) From: FAQs: cardiovascular disease and stroke
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