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12.02.2021 / 23:43

Mental health stigma could last well beyond pandemic

A lot of progress has been made in breaking the stigma surrounding mental health, but, there may be a bigger battle brewing — one that starts after the pandemic ends.“The experts have actually predicted what they call the aftershocks of COVID 19,” Sue Phipps, executive director of the Hamilton branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association, told Global News.“What that means is that all the grief and loss and trauma experienced by people as a result of COVID is going to impact their lives for a very long time.”“It has been identified that individuals that have pre-existing mental health and substance use concerns are most impacted, but certainly the general public is experiencing more anxiety and depression.”Those thoughts are echoed by

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Exercise may be the cure for ‘Blue Monday,’ experts say

Blue Monday may be a little more than a marketing gimmick, but the pseudo-scientific concept speaks to the real struggles weighing on Canadians between the doldrums of winter and the pandemic’s second wave. ‘These are stressors that we go through any time of the year’: A look at how ‘Blue Monday’ began But the national CEO of the Canadian Mental Health Association says one of the best salves for this contagion-fuelled seasonal slump is as simple as getting up on your own two feet.“Our physical well-being really impacts our mental well-being,” Margaret Eaton said.

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USask team studying how mask wearing doesn’t affect oxygen intake during a workout

University of Saskatchewan (USask) has found wearing a mask doesn’t affect a person’s ability to breath while they exercise strenuously.Physically-fit participants featuring seven men and seven woman each rode a stationary bike three times until they reached the exhaustion — once with no mask, the other two with a surgical mask and a three-ply cloth mask. Loraas Recycling staff urge people to put gloves and masks in the garbage USask College of Medicine professor Dr.

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COMMENTARY: How COVID-19 lockdown inactivity can lead to muscle loss

risk from reduced physical activity — especially older adults. Developing a plan to be physically active now will help you to stay strong and healthy through the long winter ahead.While most people are aware of the benefits of physical activity — increased muscle and strength, reduced risk of disease, better quality of life and a lower risk of death — we tend to be less aware of how damaging and expensive reduced physical activity can be.The loss of muscle and strength as you get older (known as sarcopenia) is something with which we are all familiar.

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Scott Thompson: At times like these, a walk can be the best medicine — dog or no dog

COVID-19 paralyzed the world.It was something the family had discussed at great length over the years and we decided the time was right for us. Ontario considers changes to safety protocols at gyms due to Hamilton COVID-19 outbreak During the pandemic, the dog has been a great source of comfort for the whole family, kids included, especially when cabin fever ramps up the tension and anxiety.Sometimes we don’t realize the toll a global pandemic can have on oneself and one’s family, even if we’re fortunate enough to stay employed and in some sort of routine.In some cases, the pandemic has brought family together.

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Woman says she was asked to leave East Van Bikram yoga studio for wearing a mask

Coronavirus: B.C. supermarkets ask customers to wear masks She claims right before the class, one of the owners approached her and asked her to take her mask off.When she refused, she says the owner offered her a full refund for her to leave.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Cloth says she’s been part of the Bikram Yoga studio for 10 years, but after this experience she’s never going back.

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Canadian kids got D+ for physical activity before the pandemic — and moved less during

pandemic, Canadian children were barely getting a passing grade for overall physical activity and sedentary behaviours.Restrictions from the COVID-19 crisis have made things even worse, according to numbers released Wednesday by Participaction. The report card gave children and youths a D-plus for overall physical activity and a D-plus for sedentary behaviours, according to a two-year stretch of research and data analysis through February 2020.“This report card confirms that children and youth in Canada are not as active as they should be and have too much screen time,” said Participaction scientist Dr.

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Where To Buy Breathable Face Masks Right Now

breathable is easier said than done. The says that "staying physically active is one of the best ways to keep your mind and body healthy" during the pandemic, but exercising with a mask can make breathing even harder—especially as temperatures rise.Truth is, the face mask or you've been using to cover your face may not be the best for outdoor activities, which is why we reached out to experts for advice on what the most breathable face masks are for .Because there's been high demand for , fashion and beauty brands have pivoted to create non-medical face coverings by using recycled or excess fabric.

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15 Fitness Products Glamour Editors Are Shopping This Month

Welcome to —our monthly roundup of new releases and undisputed favorites worth adding to your cart ASAP. From to beauty finds, these are the things our editors can't stop talking about.After two months in quarantine, we can definitely say we've gotten the hang of our at-home exercise routines: Some of us have rekindled old , while others have brought the gym to their living room with like jump ropes, yoga straps, and resistance bands.

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Do gym closures mean muscle loss? How to hit your strength goals at home

Weeks deep into stay-at-home measures, many of us are missing our regular gym sessions and workout classes.

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B.C. fitness clubs, yoga studios, gyms not expected to be reopened until summer

Gyms, fitness clubs and yoga studios are not part of the next phase of B.C.’s re-opening plan when restrictions start easing on May 19.

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Healthy habits slip lately? How to get them back on track

The novel coronavirus pandemic has shifted many of our regular routines, including some of our healthy habits like regular bedtimes and exercise.

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Winnipeg bike shops see increase in customers as weather warms up

Amidst physical distancing and staying home from school and work, some Winnipeggers are itching to do something different while still abiding by the rules.

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How celebrities are working out at home

Exercise can do a lot to boost your mental health and keep stir-craziness at bay, even more so when you’re stuck inside for long periods of time.

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India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
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