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Physical activity Overview Physical activity refers to any bodily movement produced by skeletal …
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Myths and Facts About Depression On this page: Overview Overview People's ideas about depression have changed over the years. New technology … a disease, just like asthma or heart failure. Here are some myths and facts about depression. Myths and facts about
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Myths About Tourette's Disorder On this page: Overview Overview There are many myths about Tourette's disorder (TD) . Myths about … some people with TD who also have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) , obsessive-compulsive disorder …
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Physical activity for youth Last updated January 9, 2013 Some … you'll need to do on your own time to get the benefits of physical activity. Break out: if you want a bit of a … your gym teacher or someone at your local community centre about getting started.  Tips for being active Warm up first: …
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Physical Activity Log On this page: Overview Overview Marking … progress Use the chart below to keep track of how much activity you are getting. Include not only long walks or … elevator, or parking at the far end of the lot at a store. Physical activity log Day of the week Activity (walk, bike, …
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… Nutrition and Physical Activity On this page: Overview Overview Food gives you energy for physical activity. To have energy, you need to get the right …
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Physical activity in winter Last updated December 1, 2016 Here are some things to keep in mind when you're being physically active in cooler weather. Warm up and cool down … Take time for your body to prepare for and recover from activity. Drink lots of fluids before, during and after …
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Physical activity definitions Last updated December 1, 2016 Here are some definitions of commonly used physical activity terms. Active living An approach to life that …
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About Active For Health Last updated January 9, 2025 … to help people living with chronic conditions be more physically active. It also has resources for health care … it offers high quality resources that support physical activity for general health and different types of chronic …
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… The Three Types of Physical Activity On this page: Overview Overview Being physically active means doing any kind of activity that gets …