Regular exercise is one of the best ways to improve health and increase longevity. The benefits of physical activity are vast and include cardiovascular health, bone and muscle strength, improved mood, and even reducing the risk of disease. Healthy muscles are your best allies when it comes to exercise. Balancing [...]
From providing our bodies with structure to supporting our muscles and protecting our internal organs, our bones have a major role to play in our wellbeing. This means that our bones need plenty of nutrients and exercise to maintain their integrity and continue to effectively do their job. Bone health [...]
Everywhere we look, we’re exposed to scenes of Hollywood superstars in peak athletic form—jumping out of helicopters, fighting supervillains, and running away from danger. These men seemingly defy physical age norms, with washboard abs at 50, and pythons for arms at 67. So what's the secret? Besides the usual movie [...]
Did you know that collagen is the most abundant protein in your body? It can be found all over, from your teeth to your nail beds, and your skin to your bones. Collagen is what binds us together so we don't fall apart. So, it makes sense that it's also [...]
It's a well-known fact that exercise strengthens the body in many ways. But what you may not know is that exercise also benefits your skin and hair by giving it a healthy boost! Read on to learn some of the surprising benefits of exercise. How does exercise promote healthy skin? [...]
Nutrition is a vital component of exercise and athletic performance. To maximize the benefits from this relationship, some may consider factors such as calories per gram, genetic advantage or predisposition, quality of nutrient absorbed through food, and even consuming at certain times of the day in conjunction with scheduled exercise [...]
Meet Mia Noblet, CanPrev ambassador, Vancouver native and women's world record slackline holder! The CanPrev team was fairly new to the sport of slacklining before taking on Mia as an ambassador and we were curious to know more about the sport once she decided to come aboard. So what's slacklining all about anyway? In short, it is [...]
Here at CanPrev, we are all about our community. Because without a platform to connect with individuals - we cannot learn, grow, educate, motivate or inspire. That's where our ambassadors come in. These individuals are dedicated to living life to the fullest! They are continually learning and growing, sharing their [...]
From digesting food to impacting your immunity, cognitive health, and beyond, your gut has a say in it all. Learn about the trillions of bacteria and other microbes that live inside of you and how balancing your gut microbiome can help you achieve better health.