Healthy Habits
Building and maintaining healthy habits is a key part of a creating and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. There are many changes you can make depending on what your body needs to get healthy. If you have problems with your lungs or heart, you may wish to find help to quit smoking. If you are overweight you might want to find tips on eating healthy and adding physical activity to your day.
You can start small at first, or go all the way. The changes you make will depend on how ready you feel, but it is important to know that any change will start you on your way to feeling healthier. Find tips and resources that can help you make informed decisions about your habits and what you can do to make positive changes.
Featured Topics
Building Healthy Habits
It can be challenging to replace an unhealthy habit with a healthy new one. Learn more about setting goals to start you on your way.
Healthy Habits for Kids
When children develop healthy habits early, it makes it more likely they will keep healthy habits as they get older. Learn tips about how to help your children build healthy habits.
Mind-Body Wellness
Our mental and emotional health is just as important as our physical health. Find information to help you understand the connection between our bodies and minds, and find tools for managing stress and taking care or your mental health.
- Mind-Body Wellness
- Positive Thinking With Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy
- Social Connections
- Stress Management
- Managing Job Stress
Quitting Smoking and Tobacco Use
Quitting smoking or stopping the use of other tobacco products are some of the best ways to improve your health and prevent smoking or tobacco related diseases in the future. Learn more about quitting smoking or stopping the use of other tobacco products
Useful Websites
B.C. Smoking Cessation Program
The B.C. Smoking Cessation Program helps people stop smoking or using other tobacco products by assisting them with the cost of smoking cessation aids. The program is open to B.C. residents.
QuitNow
QuitNow is a program offered by the B.C. government. It provides a wide range of services and support to help smokers kick the habit. Sign up for a free online account and get access to support forums and other tools and services.
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