Physical Health
Below is information about how to maintain physical health at home and out in the world.
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Time Saver: High Intensity Fitness Circuit in Minutes
The American College of Sports Medicine has created an infographic outlining different kinds of circuit exercises you can do during Covid-19. These exercises can be done at home, in a short time and with no equipment needed. More...
Arbutus Physiotherapy and Health Centre
Arbutus Physiotherapy and Health Centre provides tips on maintaining physical health while physical distancing. There is a list of suggestions on how to stay active while fitness centers are closed or have limited capacity. If you are wanting to try something new,...
HealthLink BC Eating and Activity Program For Kids
The HealthLink BC Eating and Activity Program’s goal is to help kids, teens, and their families improve their overall health and quality of life. The program is tailored to each family with a focus on healthy eating, lifestyle habits, and physical health. This is a...
Outdoor Play Canada
Outdoor Play Canada is a network of professionals and organizations working to promote, protect, and preserve access to playtime outdoors. Outdoor Play Canada promotes the importance of spending time outside, tips on how to get active outdoors, health benefits with...
Open Mind BC
Open Mind BC has mental health tools and resources that are aimed at helping the transition between youth and adulthood. They have resources for parents, teachers, and students. Website: https://openmindbc.ca/
Checkyourself.today
Checkyourself.today is a website with a map of clinics and health care providers for Gay, Bi, Trans, Two-Spirit and Queer people. Website: https://www.checkyourself.today/
Sources BC community resources
Sources Community Resource Centres offer a wide variety of community resources, including housing support, food resources, poverty relief, and healthcare services. During COVID-19, they began offering modified telephone or video conferencing services to clients....
Moodie – Health and wellbeing app
Moodie is an app that helps you improve and make positive changes by setting up routines and taking actions. You can choose to focus on physical health, mental health, productivity, relationships, and more. It helps you take action by providing information as well as...
Free online first aid courses
First Aid for Free offers several free virtual first aid courses. There are basic and advanced courses, as well as more specialized courses including anaphylaxis training. Certificates can be downloaded once each course is completed....