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Canada Active Living
The Canadian Health Network (CHN) is a national, bilingual Internet-based health information service. This site offers information on how to fit more physical activity into your busy schedule.
Source : Government of Canada. Public Health Agency of Canada. Canadian Health Network.

Non-government organisation Active living
Active Independent Aging is a guide designed to promote the health and independence of older adults and veterans through falls prevention, active living and activity-friendly environments.
Source : Active Independent Aging

Canada Canada's Physical Activity Guide to Healthy Active Living for Older Adults
This Health Canada site explains why physical activity is important, offers tips and easy ways to increase physical activity, and states how much is needed to maintain good health and improved quality of living later in life.
Source : Health Canada

Canada How Do I Keep My Body and Mind Healthy?
Stresses the importance of good nutrition, physical activity, and mental activity. Includes tips for seniors on how to eat well, get active, and get involved. Prepared by the Harper Alberta Council on Aging Foundation and the Consumer Health Information Service.
Source : Government of Canada. Public Health Agency of Canada. Canadian Health Network.

No information found for Yukon Territory on this subject. The following links, however, may be of interest:

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Non-government organisation Active Living Tips: Walk your way to health with a pedometer (PDF Format)
This article gives you tips for using a pedometer to help track your progress when walking.
Source : Active Living Coalition for Older Adults

Non-government organisation Active Living Tips:The Power of Strength Training for Older Adults (PDF Format)
This article can give you safe tips on how to get started to strength training.
Source : Active Living Coalition for Older Adults

Canada Canada's Physical Activity Guide to Healthy Active Living for Older Adults (PDF)
This guide gives information which can help seniors live healthier and active lives.
Source : Communication Canada

Non-government organisation Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging
The mission of the Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging is to develop, encourage and promote an active, healthy lifestyle for Canadian adults that will enhance the dignity of the aging process.
Source : Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging

Non-government organisation The Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging (CCAA)
The mission of the CCAA is to develop, encourage and promote an active, healthy lifestyle for Canadian adults that will enhance the dignity of the aging process.
Source : Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging.

Non-government organisation Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging - Physical Activity Programs at the Centre
To develop, encourage and promote an active, healthy lifestyle for Canadian adults that will enhance the dignity of the aging process.
Source : Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging

Non-government organisation Coalition for Active Living
The Coalition is made up of hundreds of groups, organizations and individuals committed to making sure that the environments where we live, learn, work and play support regular physical activity.
Source : Coalition for Active Living

Non-government organisation Dietitians of Canada
The national association of Canadian registered dietitians offers resources for consumers and other health professionals.

Non-government organisation Foot Notes - A Guide to Foot Care
This guide to proper foot care was prepared for Canada's veteran population but also of interest to Canadians of all ages who want to put their best foot forward. In this guide, you will find some helpful suggestions for treating and preventing common foot problems. It is not intended,however, as a substitute for medical care.

Canada The Healthy Heart Kit
The Healthy Heart Kit provides information on heart disease and diabetes, cholesterol, weight control, physical inactivity, high blood pressure, smoking, and a physician's guide.

Canada Lifestyle Steps to Lower Your Blood Pressure
General information on what can you do to lower or prevent high blood pressure.
Source : Government of British Columbia. Ministry of Health Services.

Non-government organisation Overcoming Ageism in Active Living (PDF Format)
This report dicusses the sterotypes preventing older adults from engaging in physical activity and the how they can be overcome in order to improve the health of Canadian seniors.
Source : Active Living Coalition for Older Adults

Non-government organisation Physical activity: a fountain of youth
This Web page provides a quiz which you can take to assess your fitness knowledge.
Source : Canadian Fitness and Lifestyle Research Institute

Non-government organisation Prevent and Control Type 2 Diabetes - Guide for Older Adults
This guide was created to help older adults prevent and control type 2 diabetes through active living and healthy eating.
Source : Active Living Coalition for Older Adults

Canada Seniors and Active Living
When it comes to living life to its fullest, nothing can match the impact of physical activity!
Source : Government of Manitoba. Manitoba Seniors Directorate.

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