Tag: Healthy Parks Healthy People
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Be air aware
Are you enjoying the health benefits of time in nature this summer? The outdoors make a great place to get your workout in. Whether it’s hiking, cycling, or swimming, there are tons of ways to be active in nature. But outdoor workouts bring a host of environmental conditions along with them.
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Keep your child's asthma under control this summer
Summer’s here, bringing with it camping getaways, family hikes, and playing outdoors all day long. But if your child suffers from asthma, keeping it under control during the summer months is necessary to ensure they have a safe and active break from school. Planning ahead and taking precautions helps to reduce their risks. Beware of…
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Is your favourite park making you sneeze?
For those who suffer from asthma or allergies, the warmer weather and park visits can sometimes mean running nose, watery eyes or breathing difficulties. It’s time for a quick pollen lesson to better equip you to take control of your breathing.
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Do your kids suffer from Nature Deficit Disorder?
Have we got the cure for that! Richard Louv, author of Last Child in the Woods: Saving our children from Nature Deficit Disorder, rocked the parenting world with his notion that outdoor play is becoming extinct and we as parents are to blame. His theory is that children nowadays are so overprotected and sedentary they…
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Protected: 5 lessons from Ontario’s wildlife to reduce stress
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Protected: Introducing the Healthy Parks Healthy People Strategic Plan
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