The tryptophan switch? Why exercise boosts your mood
One in five Canadians is living with mental health challenges such as anxiety and depression at any one time.
Mar 9, 2026
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Fitness & Physical activity news
Physical activity and appropriate sleep linked to subsequent lower dementia risk
An estimated 55 million people live with dementia worldwide, and both its prevalence and cost are expected to increase, with global costs projected to reach $2 trillion dollars by 2030. Current treatments for preventing or ...
Apr 8, 2026
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Maternal physical activity linked to child neurodevelopment
Higher maternal physical activity is associated with early child neurodevelopment, according to a study published online March 3 in JAMA Network Open.
Mar 10, 2026
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The intensity and perfectionism that drive Olympic athletes also put them at high risk for eating disorders
Olympians—athletes at the top of their sport and in prime health—are idolized and often viewed as superhuman. These athletes spend their lives focusing on building physical strength through rigorous training and diets that ...
Feb 16, 2026
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Polyendocrine metabolic syndrome doesn't end at menopause and neither should its care, research shows
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, which has just been renamed Polyendocrine Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS), is the most common hormonal and metabolic disorder affecting women of reproductive age, impacting up to 13% of this population ...
May 18, 2026
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Midlife strength training linked to lower diabetes risk
Strength training may play an important role in reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes.
Jun 23, 2026
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Are you exercising at the wrong time? How your body clock can affect your workouts
While some people can spring out of bed at six in the morning and go straight into their day, others prefer to wake up later as they're most productive in the afternoon or evening. This difference is due to your chronotype—the ...
May 12, 2026
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Ibuprofen for joint pain: What you really need to know
Millions of people in the UK suffer from joint pain and arthritis. But with long wait times for scans, specialist appointments, physiotherapy, and joint replacement surgery, many people turn to over-the-counter medicines, ...
Jun 1, 2026
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Not getting enough physical activity may be harming your health: Here's what being sedentary does to your body
Being regularly active can improve your mental well-being, reduce your chances of disease and increase your lifespan.
Apr 21, 2026
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Enough sleep and moderate-to-vigorous activity may protect mental health in middle age, study says
Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity is more important for mental health in middle age than light physical activity, according to a new study by the University of Oulu and ODL Department of Sports and Exercise Medicine. ...
Jun 1, 2026
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